Exploring the Solar System

Friday, October 28, 2011: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Ballroom IV (San Jose Marriott Hotel)
Chair:
Ramon Lopez, PhD, Professor of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington

Description: In this exciting and very visual session we examine the ongoing exploration of our solar system. Scientific leaders who are also great communicators of science to the public will discuss the latest in space weather, the outer planets, the new Messenger mission to Mercury, and other fascinating topics.



10:30 AM
Introductory Remarks
10:35 AM
Exploring the Outer Planets
Fran Bagenal, PhD , Professor of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences , University of Colorado at Boulder
11:00 AM
Can a Space Tsunami Crash Our Civilization?
Ramon Lopez, PhD , Professor of Physics , University of Texas at Arlington
11:25 AM
Exploring the Sun and the Plasma Solar System
Adolfo Figueroa-Viņas, PhD , Research Astrophysicist , NASA Goddard Space Flight Center