Danielle Wood from MIT will talk about "Space Technologies We Can Use to Improve Life on Earth" on Friday 1 June at the Astronomical Observatory in Trieste. The event is organized by the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) and ICTP, in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General in Milan and proESOF 2020 Trieste.

Danielle Wood leads the Space Enabled research group at the MIT Media Lab, where she works to tear down the barriers that limit the benefits of space exploration to only the few, the rich or the elite. She identifies six technologies developed for space exploration that can contribute to sustainable development across the world -- from observation satellites that provide information to aid organizations to medical research on microgravity that can be used to improve health care on Earth. "Space truly is useful for sustainable development for the benefit of all peoples", Wood says.

Moderated by Giovanni Vladilo - Director of the Astronomical observatory – the seminar will be held in English, starting at 5pm.

The event is free but registration is required (max 50 seats).

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