This week, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be in Winnipeg, Manitoba to meet with Canadian students. He will speak with them about his journey and what it takes to become an astronaut.


Media are invited to the following events:
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Time: 10:00 a.m. (CST)
Where: Sisler High School, 1360 Redwood Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2X 0Z1
Who: Jeremy Hansen, CSA Astronaut
Audience:
– 100 students (grades 10-12)
– Northen Manitoba schools will also be connected via videoconference
Friday, February 28, 2014
Time: 10:00 a.m. (CST)
Where: The Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0N2
Who: Jeremy Hansen, CSA Astronaut
Audience:
– 230 students (grade 6-12)
– Schools represented: St. Avila School, École Sacré-Coeur, Nelson McIntyre Collegiate, Victoria Albert School, RH Smith School
Time: 2:00 p.m. (CST)
Where: Woodlands Elementary School, 91 Porteous Avenue, Woodlands, MB ROC 3H0
Who: Jeremy Hansen, CSA Astronaut
Audience:
– 250 students (grade 5-9)
– Schools represented: Woodland Elementary School, Brant-Argyle Elementary School, Warren Elementary School, and Warren High School Special Guests: 3 students from Brant-Argyle School who sent their experiment on cancer to the International Space Station in January
To learn more about Jeremy Hansen:
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/biohansen.asp
Follow @Astro_Jeremy on Twitter.

Marc Boucher is an entrepreneur, writer, editor, podcaster and publisher. He is the founder of SpaceQ Media. Marc has 30+ years working in various roles in media, space sector not-for-profits, and internet content development.

Marc started his first Internet creator content business in 1992 and hasn't looked back. When not working Marc loves to explore Canada, the world and document nature through his photography.

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