This event has passed. It took place on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
Monthly Meeting
Public
Women in NASA
Presenter: James "Joel" Knapper
Location: Streamed online.
NOTE: This meeting will be presented over the web at naperastro.org/streaming.
Since NASA was founded over 60 years ago, women have played vital roles in the agency’s many accomplishments. Join NASA Solar System Ambassador James “Joel” Knapper as he highlights several of the women who have been a part of NASA’s past, present and future.
A dedicated and active NASA Solar System Ambassador, Joel has been hooked on NASA and space exploration since grade school. Joel earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in English Education from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Joel is an officer of his local amateur astronomy group, the Kankakee Area Stargazers, where he presents monthly updates on NASA programs. He also hosts many other NASA events in the Chicago area. Joel lives in Bourbonnais, IL.
This event is open to the public and free of charge.