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Public lecture: The Impact of Sex in Space

Imperial Astrophysics Group present a new series of public lectures entitled

THE SENSUAL UNIVERSE.

Astrophysics for the five senses.

The Sensual Universe - Touch

Dr Saralyn Mark, MD

Author, Stellar Medicine: A Journey Through the Universe of Women's Health

President, SolaMed Solutions, LLC

Associate Professor adjunct of Medicine & OB/GYN-Yale and Georgetown Schools of Medicine

will present

The Impact of Sex in Space

an event in association with NETPark

Men and women adapt to the challenging environment of Space. From every system in their bodies including the cardiovascular system or heart, the musculoskeletal or muscles or bones, the neuro-vestibular or the brain and nerves, the genitourinary or reproductive system and urinary tract, the immunological or the cells that fight infection, and even the behavioral health or mental health system, there are differences.

The differences between men and women are defined as sex or gender based. When we use the word "sex", we are considering the biological aspects of being male and female at the most basic chromosomal level. When we use the word "gender", we mean at the psychological level whether someone thinks that they are male or female. There are interesting differences between men and women on earth and in Space. Understanding these findings will help promote better health and well being for both sexes anywhere in the Universe.

Attendance is free but registration is essential.

To register, email astro-outreach@ null imperial.ac.uk or call 020 7594 7531 stating the number of required tickets.

Refreshements will be available after the lecture.

17 April 2012
18.30-20:00

Lecture Theatre 1, Blackett Laboratory

Imperial College London, Astrophysics Prince Consort Rd London SW7 2AZ, UK

Brian May's stereoscopic pictures

Check out Brian May's stereoscopic pictures at the London Stereoscopic Company site.

15 November 2011

Urban Sputnik: Interactive cosmology

Urban Sputnik is a joint project between Vanessa Harden and Dr. Dominic Southgate in collaboration with Dr. Roberto Trotta, Professor Andrew Jaffe and Dr. David Clements from Imperial College London’s Astrophysics Group. It develops as a novel way to express the frontiers of astrophysical research in a non-technical, more inclusive way, which uses art and design as its primary language.

The aim of this project is to provide a sensorial environment in an urban setting with otherwise limited visibility of astronomical bodies. It will also create a metaphorical sensory experience connecting the user with distant cosmological phenomena that cannot otherwise be directly perceived nor experienced on a human scale.

24 October to 9 November 2011
During College opening hours

Imperial College London (main entrance)

Exhibition Road

London SW7 2AZ

Spacetacular

A lighthearted evening of science and sciencyness in a pub. Dave Clements from imperial College will be talking about the ups and downs of far-infrared astronomy alongside writer Henry Nicholls and comedian Helen Keene. There'll also be an open mike session for anybody who wants to join in!

20 October 2011
From 8pm

Camden Head pub in Camden Town

Science Uncovered at the Natural History Museum

Our contribution to the Europe wide festival of science will be to contribute to the Science Uncovered event at the Natural History Museum in London. This will be your chance to talk to astronomers from Imperial about the Herschel and Planck missions and much else, and to get a uniquely different picture of yourself and the world. There will also be many other scientists at this event covering a huge range of topics.

More information can be found at Science Uncovered

23 September 2011
16:00 - 23:00

The Natural History Museum, South Kensingto London

Urban Sputnik: cosmology in the city

Urban Sputnik is a joint project between scientists from Imperial College London’s Astrophysics Group and Gammaroot’s Vanessa Harden and Dominic Southgate. It develops as a novel way to express the frontiers of astrophysical research in a non-technical, more inclusive way, which uses art and design as its primary language.

This is free talk by those involved to accompany the exhibition. Come along and chat about the work in the unique surroundings of our Time & Space cafe.

Further information and booking

Urban Sputnik is supported by a Small Award by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), by M-Solv and by Imperial College London.

28 July 2011
7 pm

The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS

Urban Sputnik - interactive cosmology

Urban Sputnik is a joint project between Vanessa Harden and Dr. Dominic Southgate and Imperial Colleg Astrophysics Group. It develops as a novel way to express the frontiers of astrophysical research in a non-technical, more inclusive way, which uses art and design as its primary language.

The aim of this project is to provide a sensorial environment in an urban setting with otherwise limited visibility of astronomical bodies. It will also create a metaphorical sensory experience connecting the user with distant cosmological phenomena that cannot otherwise be directly perceived nor experienced on a human scale.