St. Louis University
From SEDSWiki
The Saint Louis University Chapter of Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SLU-SEDS) was established in February of 2006 after SLU's Parks College sent a group of aerospace engineering students to the SEDS National Conference. The chapter is now an official Saint Louis University organization whose mission is to involve the student body in space-related community service, education and activities.
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Chapter Information
Goals
This chapter became a chartered SLU organization in the Fall of 2007 but is currently enduring a probationary period. The group hopes to become fully chartered soon so that it may receive funding from the Student Government Association. This chapter also hopes to better establish itself within the national organization. High on the group's list of priorities is the development of campus-wide membership; membership is currently limited to Parks College.
Executive Board
- President: Dan Ironside (ironside@slu.edu)
- Vice President: Peter Knudtson (knudtspa@slu.edu)
- Secretary: Theresa Perks (perkstm@slu.edu)
- Treasurer: Ashley Scroggins (cotterar@slu.edu)
Meetings
Meetings are held biweekly in the Albert M. Grass Classroom in McDonald Douglass Hall. The usual meeting structure involves the discussion of recent space news and events followed by the discussion of SLU-SEDS events and projects. Recent meetings have involved the showing of an episode of the HBO series From Earth to the Moon.
Events and Projects
Past Events
- October 11, 2007: In the Shadow of the Moon movie night
Future Events
- Spring 2008: Participation in the Yuri's Night world space party
- Spring 2008: Boy and Girl Scout Aviation and Space Exploration Merit Badge weekend
- Fall 2008: Participation in the 2008 SEDS National Conference
External Links
Projects
This chapter of SEDS is currently drafting a space advocacy letter to be sent to senators and state representatives of Missouri and Illinois.
