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Trailblazing in Space: Missions of Discovery & Diversity
October 3 @ 7:00 pm
“Trailblazing in Space: Missions of Discovery & Diversity”, Central Oregon Community College Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series, Bend OR
Dr. Ellen Ochoa – Former NASA Director, Presidential Medal of Freedom 2024 recipient
Thursday, October 3, 7 p.m.
Tower Theatre – downtown Bend
Livestream also available
The first Latina in space, Dr. Ellen Ochoa has charted an inspiring path — as a researcher, inventor, astronaut with four missions and director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Join us for a stirring presentation as Ochoa speaks about the frontiers of space and the importance of breaking barriers, from championing diversity in the STEM fields to expanding the culture of the corporate world.
Tickets
In-person $20 Reserve in-person tickets here
Livestream $5 Reserve livestream here
COCC students and staff are FREE. For complimentary in-person tickets email cgilbride@cocc.edu for promo code. For livestream, click Student Registration – FREE on the livestream page.
This event is presented by Discovery West with additional support from COCC’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Bend Science Station, Lonza, The Appel Family Fund of OCF, the Associated Students of COCC and the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund.
