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ASTEROID DAY HIGHLIGHTED EVENT

Kazakhstan - Almaty


KazNU is a university in Almaty, Kazakhstan who held its first Asteroid Day event with an audience full of university students and adults. Students from the Fesenkov Astrophysical Institute (FAPHI) and Kazakh National University were joined together where they created models of asteroids for display and other activities.  The participation of FAPHI's researchers who focus on studying minor planets and their properties and 18 kg part of Sikhote-Alin meteorite gained the most attention by participants. 

Overall, the event was a success in attracting people in search of asteroid education. They plan to create more events like this thanks to the massive feedback from the school. 

 

ASTEROID DAY HIGHLIGHTED COMMUNITY MEMBER

Joelle Byars

Current graduate student in English at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Joelle was an Asteroid Day LIVE from Luxembourg intern focusing on copy-editing and data management. After Asteroid Day, Joelle has continued working in copywriting, copy editing, and assisting in operations for Asteroid Day while she pursues her graduate degree.

ASTEROID DAY EXPERT PANEL (ADXP) HIGHLIGHTED MEMBER

Debbie Lewis 

Debbie Lewis is the Vice-Chair of the Asteroid Day Expert Panel. She received her MSc in Risk Crisis and Disaster Management from the University of Leicester in 2011.

Her dissertation was entitled, “Near-Earth Objects: Imminent Catastrophe or Manageable Risk?” The scope of the dissertation dealt with the risks, to Earth, posed by Near-Earth Objects (NEO) along with the existing capabilities for tracking NEO in addition to risk communication and warning the public if an Earth strike is predicted. Her research demonstrated and articulated the void that currently exists in the risk management planning, on multiple levels, for NEO events.

She went on to design and deliver disaster management exercises for the International Academy of Astronautics Planetary Defence Conferences (IAA PDC) in 2013 in Flagstaff, Arizona and 2015 in Frascati, Italy. 


An exclusive Asteroid Day interview with Debbie Lewis is available here: https://youtu.be/zuM_jJFcob4

ASTEROID DAY HIGHLIGHTED SPONSOR

BCE 

Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE) is a European leader in technical services in the areas of television, radio, production and postproduction, telecommunication and IT.  Without BCE, Asteroid Day LIVE from Luxembourg would not be possible. They are an amazing partner!

With its extensive experience in the media market, the team provides high-quality services and will always find a solution that matches any project and budget. With more than 200 highly qualified and motivated people, BCE serves about 400 clients in various sectors, such as TV channels, radio stations, film distributors, producers, advertising companies, telecommunications operators and public services.  


Mr. Tun Van Rijswick BCE Chief Operating Officer and Lisa Burke at Asteroid Day LIVE from Luxembourg

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