Science Utah: Moon Bases, Mars Cities, and Humanity’s Future in Space

From Moon bases to interstellar travel, where will humanity go next? Science Utah Lecture Series Moon Bases, Mars Cities, and Humanity’s Future in Space Join us for an unforgettable voyage into humanity’s spacefaring future. Departing from Earth, we will travel outward through the Solar System and beyond, watching decades and centuries unfold as our journey continues. Along the way, we’ll discover how expanding space exploration, commercial space industries, and emerging technologies are transforming the way we use and explore outer space. From the first permanent settlements on the Moon to the possibilities of interstellar travel, this presentation blends real science with informed speculation to explore where our next giant leaps may take us, and what it may look like to live among the stars. JASON TRUMP -- Jason's passion for space began at an early age. Frequent camping trips in Southern Utah and seeing Saturn for the first time through a telescope sparked a lifelong curiosity. Jason began college as an astronomy major, participating in research on variable stars and exoplanets. However, while managing the campus planetarium’s outreach program, Jason discovered his enormous passion for education. Inspired to help others find their own “Saturn moments,” he joined Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City where he currently oversees a statewide astronomy-education program that includes field trips, teacher development, in-school outreach, and summer camps. Jason earned a Master of Science in Space Studies from the University of North Dakota. His research is focused on the sustainability of planetariums and other astronomy-education venues. Jason’s recent experience includes managing a multi-institutional outreach effort for the NASA PUNCH mission, spending two weeks as an analogue astronaut at the Mars Desert Research Station near Hanksville, Utah, and volunteering as a NASA Solar System Ambassador. Fueled by his love for space and commitment to education, Jason embraces a daily mission to bring the cosmos a little closer to each of us. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbtrump/ This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please reserve only the number of tickets you will use. About Science Utah: The Science Utah Lecture Series is dedicated to bringing the latest scientific discoveries and discussions to the public, for free, by offering engaging lectures led by Utah-based scientists and researchers working in various fields. To help support Clark Planetarium's efforts, please consider making a small donation at https://givebutter.com/ScienceUT. All donations aid Clark Planetarium and the free community events we offer year-round. Your contribution is invaluable in helping us inspire and educate people of all ages about the wonder of the universe.