From: Jan Wee <jwee@mail.arc.nasa.gov>
Subject: Chris McKay "Life on Mars" Lecture Tape Available
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 1996 15:14:06 -0600
Dear discuss-lfm members, Sanjay Limaye, Planetary Scientist from UW-Madison (who will also be hosting our debate forum for the Planet Explorer Toolkit activity), asked if I could share this information with you. I can vouch for the lecture being very interesting and well suited for use in the classroom as I attended this program. In fact there were many, many middle schoolers in attendance at this lecture who were keenly interested in Chris's talk. For those unfamiliar with Chris McKay, here is some background information: Biographical Sketch: Dr. Christopher P. McKay, Planetary Scientist with the Space Science Division of NASA Ames. Chris received his Ph.D. in AstroGeophysics from the University of Colorado in 1982 and has been a research scientist with the NASA Ames Research Center since that time. His current research focuses on the evolution of the solar system and the origin of life. He is also actively involved in planning for future Mars missions including human settlements. Chris has been involved with polar research since 1980, traveling to the Antarctic dry valleys and more recently to the Siberian and Canadian Arctic to conduct research in these Mars-like environments. You can email Sanjay at SanjayL@ssec.wisc.edu for further details. Jan Wee ****************************************************************** Subject: Life on Mars Videotape Date: Wed, 11 Dec 96 16:23:00 CST The tape of the "Life on Mars: Past, Present and Future" lecture by Chris McKay is now ready if you would like to acquire a copy for a nominal fee of $30.00. The length is about 70 minutes and includes questions/answers at the end. The graphics have been edited back in. The tape was produced professionally on broadcast quality tapes. Copies are VHS. The lecture is very well suited for schools. Let me know if you are interested in acquiring a copy. Sanjay Limaye, Planetary Scientist UW-Madison