Roger That! 2026

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 am UTC-05:00

GVSU Charles W. Loosemore Auditorium | Grand Rapids

Roger That
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Roger That! 2026
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� Registration is OPEN for Roger That! 2026 �
We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for Roger That!, and this year marks a special milestone. 2026 is our 10th Roger That! celebration.
� February 20–21, 2026
� Theme: Space and Time
This year’s theme explores how humans measure, understand, and imagine time as it relates to outer space, from the nanoseconds guiding spacecraft to the vast timescales of cosmic evolution.
� Special Guest: Dr. Jeanette Epps, Ph.D.
Retired NASA astronaut and aerospace engineer, Dr. Epps served as a mission specialist on SpaceX Crew-8, spending more than 233 days aboard the International Space Station.
� Keynote: “Launch Your Curiosity: Igniting a Love for STEAM”
• Friday, February 20 at 6:30 PM EST – GVSU, Loosemore Auditorium (DeVos Center, Pew Campus)
• Saturday, February 21 at 11:00 AM EST – Grand Rapids Public Museum
� Event Format
• Friday morning & afternoon: Online conference talks (Zoom)
• Friday afternoon & evening: In-person workshops, "Celestial Rhythms" panel, and keynote at GVSU
• Saturday: A full day of Roger That! events at the Grand Rapids Public Museum
� Register for GVSU events here (see GRPM for more info on Saturday events):
https://www.gvsu.edu/rogerthat/cms-form-edit.htm?formId=7EE793FB-CA8D-9EFD-EF686ABDCE815D9D
� There’s enough space for everyone!
We can’t wait to see you at Roger That! 2026.
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GVSU Charles W. Loosemore Auditorium, 21 Mt Vernon Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-53ND, United States

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