How pencils and scotch tape led to the Space Elevator - PMI UK Aberdeen Branch Event:

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Technical lecture
05 December 2023 18:00 - 20:00
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Description



Adrian Nixon and Rob Whieldon are some of Britain’s leading experts on Graphene – its chemistry, manufacture and uses. In this presentation they will lead us through the journey of graphene from its origins in playing with pencil and scotch tape to its future its uses - from transparent toasters to the Space Elevator.

 Agenda

  • 6:00 pm - Venue open, refreshments and networking

  • 6:15 pm - Welcome from RGU

  • 6:30 pm - Presentation

  • 7:30 pm - Q&A Session and wrap-up

  • 7:45 pm - Networking

  • 8:00 pm - Close

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PMI UK Aberdeen Branch Event: How pencils and scotch tape led to the Space Elevator. 5th December 2023

Speaker(s)

Adrian Nixon, chemist turned Nixene Publishing director, leads in graphene insights, space commerce, and space elevator consortium roles. Rob Whieldon, Nixene Publishing's Operations has a background in leadership in business programs and graphene innovation at the GEIC.

Address

N242, Sir Ian Wood Buildng, Robert Gordon University
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB
United Kingdom

Contact Details

Scott Rosie, AMIMechE
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