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May 26, 2008
Mars landing reveals similar landscape
The U.S. space probe Phoenix has landed in the northern polar region of Mars. Early photos show a striking resemblance to the ground patterns on Devon Island in the north Arctic, says SFU researcher Stephen Braham, who is a leading member of a research team working on the NASA Houghton-Mars Project on Devon Island. The researchers are studying conditions at a Mars-like crater in the high Arctic region. The Phoenix mission’s principle investigator Peter Smith has worked with Braham and the team at HMP. Braham, a member of the Canadian Space Agency’s Space Exploration Advisory Committee, advises the CSA on science-driven exploration missions and was the lead Canadian member of a competing team when Phoenix was selected for the mission. Braham can talk about Mars exploration as well as the ongoing Arctic project.
Stephen Braham, 778.782.7981; warp@polylab.sfu.ca
Green ideas at SFU Open House, May 31, noon-4:30 p.m.
(for more see www.sfu.ca/openhouse)
Sustaining the earth and ourselves
How is SFU thinking of the world? In many ways such as maintaining the integrity of campus lighting and plumbing while promoting a sustainable and healthy community. Discover the many facets at Open House 2008 on Saturday, May 31 (12noon-4:30) at the Burnaby campus. Take part in an architectural walking tour of the Burnaby campus and learn more about campus architecture, planning and design.
Green SFU
Visit our two newest buildings, the Arts and Social Sciences Complex and Blusson Hall and see our green roof space and intriguing green wall. Learn about the environmentally-friendly concepts that were designed and built into these impressive buildings.
Sustainability at SFU
How can you enjoy a cool treat while riding a bike? Make a milkshake with your own pedal-power at the bicycle blender station. Kids can create some art at the nature-themed colouring station, check out the nature challenge, and try the energy savings quiz. Enter your name in the draw to win a Norco Ignite Hybrid bicycle.
Year-Round Gardening
Students from the School of Interactive Arts and Technology have created Sustain-A-Stack, and the basic concept is year-round gardening. Visit their earthly display and learn how this project works.
Building Sustainable Communities
What action can you take around the house and in the neighbourhood to make your community more sustainable? Post a wish on the Community Tree, quench your thirst at our social economy lemonade stand, play trivia games and win eco-friendly prizes.
The Return of the Great Salmon Sculpture
Burnaby Parks and Recreation will have its living, growing salmon sculpture on display. Donate to the B.C. Rivershed Project and help build this plant-a-plug 20 ft. exhibit into a beautiful salmon sculpture.
Fiona Burrows, PAMR, 778.782.3928, 604.812.9949 (cell)
The U.S. space probe Phoenix has landed in the northern polar region of Mars. Early photos show a striking resemblance to the ground patterns on Devon Island in the north Arctic, says SFU researcher Stephen Braham, who is a leading member of a research team working on the NASA Houghton-Mars Project on Devon Island. The researchers are studying conditions at a Mars-like crater in the high Arctic region. The Phoenix mission’s principle investigator Peter Smith has worked with Braham and the team at HMP. Braham, a member of the Canadian Space Agency’s Space Exploration Advisory Committee, advises the CSA on science-driven exploration missions and was the lead Canadian member of a competing team when Phoenix was selected for the mission. Braham can talk about Mars exploration as well as the ongoing Arctic project.
Stephen Braham, 778.782.7981; warp@polylab.sfu.ca
Green ideas at SFU Open House, May 31, noon-4:30 p.m.
(for more see www.sfu.ca/openhouse)
Sustaining the earth and ourselves
How is SFU thinking of the world? In many ways such as maintaining the integrity of campus lighting and plumbing while promoting a sustainable and healthy community. Discover the many facets at Open House 2008 on Saturday, May 31 (12noon-4:30) at the Burnaby campus. Take part in an architectural walking tour of the Burnaby campus and learn more about campus architecture, planning and design.
Green SFU
Visit our two newest buildings, the Arts and Social Sciences Complex and Blusson Hall and see our green roof space and intriguing green wall. Learn about the environmentally-friendly concepts that were designed and built into these impressive buildings.
Sustainability at SFU
How can you enjoy a cool treat while riding a bike? Make a milkshake with your own pedal-power at the bicycle blender station. Kids can create some art at the nature-themed colouring station, check out the nature challenge, and try the energy savings quiz. Enter your name in the draw to win a Norco Ignite Hybrid bicycle.
Year-Round Gardening
Students from the School of Interactive Arts and Technology have created Sustain-A-Stack, and the basic concept is year-round gardening. Visit their earthly display and learn how this project works.
Building Sustainable Communities
What action can you take around the house and in the neighbourhood to make your community more sustainable? Post a wish on the Community Tree, quench your thirst at our social economy lemonade stand, play trivia games and win eco-friendly prizes.
The Return of the Great Salmon Sculpture
Burnaby Parks and Recreation will have its living, growing salmon sculpture on display. Donate to the B.C. Rivershed Project and help build this plant-a-plug 20 ft. exhibit into a beautiful salmon sculpture.
Fiona Burrows, PAMR, 778.782.3928, 604.812.9949 (cell)