The journey to Mars and the future of space travel were the subjects of the latest public science event hosted by Woodham Academy.
The public lecture delivered by Laura Thomas was organised in partnership with the Institute of Physics (IOP).
Titled, ‘The Moon: our next step in the journey to Mars’, the talk explored space agency plans for a return to the moon, and compared this with imaginings of the early sci-fi authors such as Jules Verne, H.G. Wells and John Wyndham.
The visit is the latest in a series of lectures and activities – many in partnership with the IOP – arranged by Woodham Academy’s science department, which is currently planning further inspiring events.
Andrew Jenkins, Head of Science at Woodham Academy, said: “We are determined to provide our students with every experience we can to develop their interest in science, raise their aspirations, and broaden their horizons.
“We are very pleased to welcome the public into school for our events, so they benefit the wider community as well as inspiring our students. Woodham Academy has developed an excellent relationship with the Institute of Physics and we are very grateful for all their support.”
Recent science activities have included talks from TV scientists Susie Imber and Ian Johnston, a virtual reality space travel experience, experiments conducted by Science Museum staff, and a trip to see Tim Peake’s Soyuz space capsule.
Pictured: Laura Thomas
