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SPACE WEEK ZAMBIA
4 - 10 October 2022

Mulungushi International Conference Centre,
Lusaka, Zambia

Event Details

Introduction

Space Week is a fantastic addition to any primary school’s calendar. It can be a great way to promote science across the school as the subject of space links to so many aspects of the primary science curriculum for all year groups. Space is also a vibrant context for cross-curricular learning which captures children’s imaginations.

Space week Zambia will be a collaborative effort with stakeholders such as the ministries of education, technology & science, the ministry of Tourism Zambia, space agencies, global space technology, and exploration industry leaders.

Space week will offer an immense opportunity to African educators, administrators, officials, policymakers & students in getting acquainted with space exploration, space science education, and networking with each other. This unique event will serve as an Introductory model, transferable from primary – High school, and lead to deep space contributions and social engagement from future space leaders. This event will also allow us to gather vital insights regarding the practicality and value of the FASESA academy.

About Space Week

World Space Week is an international celebration of space, science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. Established in 1999 by the United Nations, Space Week is commemorated globally on 4th - 10th October every year. This year, Space Week will be celebrated in Zambia with the theme “bringing space into the classroom as a gateway to STEM”. FASESA Zambia will host a Space Week event at the New Government Complex, Lusaka.

Space Week Zambia 2022 is a collaborative effort with stakeholders such as the Zambian Ministries of education, technology and science, the Ministry of Tourism. Other stakeholders include local and international corporate institutions, education institutions, space agencies, global space technology, and exploration industry leaders. Space exploration and the related STEM fields are an ever-expanding learning and career platform that will provide vast socio-economic benefits to Zambia and Africa.

During Space Week, FASESA Zambia will offer educators, administrators, officials, policy makers and students an opportunity to get acquainted with space exploration, space science education, and interaction with the actors involved in these fields.

Who Should Attend?

  • Teachers
  • PrIncipals
  • Students
  • Career Guidance Counselors
  • Ministry Of Education, Technology & Science Officials
  • Space Agency Representatives
  • Aerospace Professionals
  • Policymakers
  • Corporate Stakeholders

Keynote Panel

Speaker

Ms. W.K Mutale Nalumango

Her Honor the Vice President of Zambia

Guest of Honor

Speaker

Jim Adams

CEO Jim Adams World SA (Pty) Ltd

NASA Deputy Chief Technologist, Retired

Speaker

Kelvin Manning

Deputy Director NASA

John F. Kennedy Space Center

Speaker

Wasim Ahmed

Chief Executive Officer MetaVisionaries

Speaker

Anelda Jonker

Owner and Founder, SA STEM Educators

Speaker

Rachel Lyons

Executive Director Space for Humanity

Speaker

Daniel L. Dumbacher

Executive Director American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

Speaker

Shelli Brunswick

Chief Operating Officer Space Foundation

Speaker

Annalisa Donati

Secretary General

Eurisy

Speaker

Roni Lyons

CEO & Founder NYRAD Incorporated

Primary Investigator for NASA

Speaker

Christopher Lyons

Aspiring Astronaut & Youth Advocate for Space

Founder, Operation Orbit Foundation

Speaker

Raphael Roettgen

Space investor & educator.

Founder, E2MC Ventures

Speaker

Dr. Don Platt

FASESA B.O.D. Deputy Chair

CEO & Founder Micro Aerospace Solutions

Defense & Space Consultant

Speaker

Bianca Rhym

Electric Engineer, NASA

Speaker

Ron Rosano

Galactic Unite Student Outreach

NASA Solar System Ambassador

Human Space Program Advisory Council

Speaker

Meagan Crawford

Managing Partner

Spacefund

Speaker

Dr. Charles Smart Lubobya

Electrical and Telecommunication Engineer

University of Zambia

Speaker

Harriet Angetile

Airport Manager

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Zambia

Speaker

Fred Joe Nambala

Airport Manager

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Zambia

Speaker

Veronica Mwaba

Founder/Executive Director

Dziwa Science and Technology Trust

Speaker

Hiroko Tsuzuki

Administrator - Space Education Center

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. JAXA

Speaker

Hon. Dominique Tilmans

Vice - President International Astronautical Federation (IAF)

Chair of YouSpace, Chair of Eurisy Board of Vitrociset B., Advisory Council ESPI

Speaker

Prof. ZHANG BaoHui

President of the International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE)

Qujiang Scholar professor, former dean at the School of Education (SOE)

Shaanxi Normal University (SNNU)

Speaker

Tasila Mbewe

Researcher and lecturer in Development Studies focusing on Technology and Development University of Lusaka

Speaker

Annie Kazarjan

Theme Manager

World Space Week

Speaker

Sydney Hamilton

Structures Stress Manager

Boeing

Speaker

Gonzalo López-Casanueva

Sales Manager Africa

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