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X-WR-CALDESC:This event is hosted at Ground Control in Wenatchee. No regist
ration required\, but RSVP to receive email reminders and updates about th
is event!\n\nCome join Wenatchee River Institute for Science On Tap! This
casual\, free event is a great opportunity to gather\, socialize\, and lea
rn about an exciting science topic from a member of our community. No prio
r science knowledge necessary! Speakers will give a talk on their latest r
esearch or a science topic they are passionate about\, with some time afte
rwards for discussion or Q&A. Presentations start at 7pm – arrive early to
grab a drink and get a seat! \n\nPresentation: Engineering the Mars Pe
rseverance Rover\n\nDescription:\nHave you ever wondered how to
keep a robot alive on a frozen desert planet 140 million miles away? We’l
l talk nuclear batteries\, daredevil landings\, and a tiny helicopter name
d Ingenuity that changed planetary exploration. Come hear the story of Per
severance from someone who worked on its power source\, and find out what
the rover has been up to on Mars.\n\nPresenter:\nAmanda Gates\, she
/her\, is a Mechanical Engineer who spent six years at Idaho National Labo
ratory working on the nuclear power source for NASA’s Mars Perseverance Ro
ver ahead of its 2020 launch and landing. She currently works here in Wena
tchee as a Manufacturing Engineer at Diamond Foundry where lab grown diamo
nds are fabricated for jewelry and tech applications.\n\nGround Control of
fers a small discount for folks who bring their own reusable cup for on ta
p orders. Outside food is also welcome\, as Ground Control does not sell f
ood or snacks.
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DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted at Ground Control in Wenatchee. No registr
ation required\, but RSVP to receive email reminders and updates about thi
s event!\n\nCome join Wenatchee River Institute for Science On Tap! This c
asual\, free event is a great opportunity to gather\, socialize\, and lear
n about an exciting science topic from a member of our community. No prior
science knowledge necessary! Speakers will give a talk on their latest re
search or a science topic they are passionate about\, with some time after
wards for discussion or Q&A. Presentations start at 7pm – arrive early to
grab a drink and get a seat! \n\nPresentation: Engineering the Mars Per
severance Rover\n\nDescription:\nHave you ever wondered how to
keep a robot alive on a frozen desert planet 140 million miles away? We’ll
talk nuclear batteries\, daredevil landings\, and a tiny helicopter named
Ingenuity that changed planetary exploration. Come hear the story of Pers
everance from someone who worked on its power source\, and find out what t
he rover has been up to on Mars.\n\nPresenter:\nAmanda Gates\, she/
her\, is a Mechanical Engineer who spent six years at Idaho National Labor
atory working on the nuclear power source for NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rov
er ahead of its 2020 launch and landing. She currently works here in Wenat
chee as a Manufacturing Engineer at Diamond Foundry where lab grown diamon
ds are fabricated for jewelry and tech applications.\n\nGround Control off
ers a small discount for folks who bring their own reusable cup for on tap
orders. Outside food is also welcome\, as Ground Control does not sell fo
od or snacks.
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LOCATION:Ground Control Bottle Shop and Taproom 10 N. Wenatchee Ave. Wenatc
hee\, WA 98801 US
SUMMARY:Science on Tap: Engineering a Mars Rover
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