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Who ? What ? Where ? Why ? When ?
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• SEDS was founded in the USA in 1980
• Active branches in UK, USA, Ireland and Canada
• UKSEDS formed in 1988
• Individual members and ~10 branches
• An affiliate of the European Space Agency
• Run purely by students and young professionals
• A registered charity under the Space Education Trust
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• To help foster networks of young people interested in space
• To promote space exploration, science and technology
• Provide a support network for space interested students
• To improve space-related education through both academic work and hands-on projects
• To motivate students to excel in space-related fields.
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• Provide a forum for like-minded people.
• Promote space activities.
• Let people know of opportunities that exist.
• Help people find “pathways” through the
space community.
• A central point of contact.
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• Annual Conference
• Publications (Ecliptic and Aurora)
• Trips
• Email Lists
• Web Site
• School Talks and Outreach
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Outreach for all ages!
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• Annual General Meeting is TOMORROW!• Six positions elected (chair, vice-chair, secretary, treasurer, education office, publications officer).•Also need people to write the website, help with publications, organise events, co-ordinate the branches etc etc etc.• Best way to meet both your peers and leaders in the space community• No specialist knowledge required - just enthusiasm, motivation and time
Please come and talk to the committee if you interested!
