6:00 PM: Mediterranean Dinner ~ Tariff: $20.00 (if eating)
Contact Freddie Smith for Reservations / Cancellations at 312-842-7100 or Freddie@mcri.org by Noon Thursday, January 17th (this is a special catered event, early RSVP is required, if eating)

7:00 PM: Presentation
There are currently 6 U.S. spacecraft either on or orbiting Mars right now: NASA’s InSight, Opportunity, Curiosity, MAVEN, Mars Odyssey, and the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, plus two more from European countries and India. What have we learned about the Red Planet with this robotic fleet? Plenty! This presentation will cover the past, present, and future of Martian exploration.

Bio Sketch: Michelle Nichols earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1995, and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National-Louis University in 2002. Michelle has been employed by the Adler since 1995 and has been on many staff teams to develop exhibits, planetarium shows, and fun programs and events for Adler visitors. As Director of Public Observing, Michelle leads the Adler’s various telescope and sky observing efforts, including the ‘Scopes in the City telescope outreach program, free nighttime observing in the Doane Observatory via Doane at Dusk, Adler’s telescope volunteer program, and much more.

SMSI Board meeting before the meeting at 5:15PM; Award recipient discussion.

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