SpaceVision 2013 Promises Exciting Engagement With Space Science Superstars Through Student-Led Conference Sponsored by ASU and UA SEDS Chapters

    TEMPE, AZ, October 25, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- SpaceVision is the largest annual student-organized space conference in the nation. SpaceVision 2013 (November 7-10) is being held in and around ASU's new School for Earth and Space Exploration. Speakers include Bill Nye the Science Guy, Phil "The Bad Astronomer" Plait and a range of speakers from the space sciences and industry. SpaceVision is being organized by Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) chapters at both Arizona State University and University of Arizona.

"SpaceVision 2013 will demonstrate the cooperative efforts of a very passionate multidisciplinary team," said John Conafay, President of SEDS-ASU and chief organizer of the conference, "With an unparalleled speakers list, and new events such as 3D Astronomy shows, and a new development board hackathon, we are setting a precedent for how a small group of people with big dreams can accomplish anything."

SpaceVision is the annual conference organized by Students for the Exploration and Development of Space. It is the largest student-organized space conference in the nation and brings students together from across the world. Every year this conference helps students interested in space learn and refine their approach to the Final Frontier. SpaceVision 2013 is being co-hosted by the Arizona State University and University of Arizona SEDS chapters; it will be held in and around the School for Earth and Space Exploration's state-of-the-art ISTB4 building on the ASU campus in Tempe. This event brings students, professionals and academics together with the public for four days of networking, education and awareness around space and science.

Starting with a Thursday evening keynote by Bill Nye the Science Guy, SpaceVision 2013 will run from Thursday the 7th of November to Sunday the 10th. Following his speech will be several days of workshops including a Space Hack with Sol-X's space-development boards, tours and Ignite Talks by SEDS alumnus. Speeches are planned by Bill Nye the Science guy, Bob Richards the co-founder of SEDS and CEO of Moon Express, author and astronomer Phil "The Bad Astronomer" Plait, Facebook phenomenon Elise Andrews of "I F***ing Love Science", President of The Planetary Society Dr. Jim Bell and others. Of special interest will be representatives of two asteroid mining companies: Rick Tumlinson, founder of Deep Space Industries and Chris Lewicki, Chief Asteroid Miner (President & Chief Engineer) of Planetary Resources, Inc.

Attendees will be able to interact with speakers and others from various private, government and academic space sectors. Other events include the NewSpace Student Business Plan Competition, a student paper & poster session, 3D Astronomy Show, awards banquet, and others. More information including complete agenda details, registration information and a complete speaker list, visit the SpaceVision 2013 website at: http://spacevision.seds.org/

As part of the overall SEDS mission the SpaceVision conferences include elections for national officers and other organizational meetings along with the other conference tracks. Students are encouraged to run for nationals and raise the bar for SpaceVision and other SEDS projects. Help bring a wider array of students, speakers, programming and inclusive space events for your larger communities including STEM outreach projects. Help to bring a wider range of voices and ideas to the table.

Organization profile: SEDS is an independent, student-based organization which promotes the exploration and development of space. SEDS believes in a space-faring civilization and that focusing the enthusiasm of young people is the key to our future in space.

Media contact SpaceVision2013: Joshua Gigantino +1.401.556.8549 [email protected]

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