Roger That! is a two-day public symposium, honoring the memory of Grand Rapids astronaut Roger B. Chaffee and promoting interest in STEM in general and space exploration specifically.

This year's theme is “Space and Communications,” and our keynote speaker is retired astronaut and Native American storyteller, John Herrington. The event also includes presentations on various aspects of Space and Communications and STEM-based activities for all ages, including a design challenge for 4th-8th graders at GVSU on Friday and family-friendly activities at GRPM on Saturday. STEM kits on Sound, aligned with 5th grade NGSS guidelines, are available free of charge, with priority given to under-resourced schools.

Roger That! letter for Teachers

As indicated by our tagline, "There's enough space for everyone," Roger That! includes activities for all ages: Friday begins with a series of online presentations aimed at high school/college students and the general public. GVSU also hosts a design challenge for local 4th - 8th graders, STEM workshops and K12 activities, and the keynote at 6:30pm is appropriate for all ages. GRPM hosts field trips on Friday and family-friendly activities on Saturday, with the keynote at 11am.

Dates: Friday, February 14 – Saturday, February 15

Locations:
Grand Valley State University's Loosemore Auditorium (located in Devos Center:401 West Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49504)
Grand Rapids Public Museum (272 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids Michigan 49504)

Admission fee:
-All activities at GVSU are free of charge.
-The keynote at GRPM is free of charge; other activities are included with museum admission ($12 for adults with discounts for Kent County residents and seniors, $5 for children/students with free admission for Kent county children)

For more information:
Website: www.gvsu.edu/rogerthat
Email: [email protected]