Networking Night with Two Presentations on <Data Protection Act> and <Space, The Final Frontier>
Speakers: Mr Jolyon Caplin and Miss Smrithi Keerthivarman
Venue: Orchard Hotel, Lavender Room (Nearest MRT Orchard)
Date: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Time: 6.30 registrations for 7.00 start of training
Free for All Members and Non-Members
Registration Link: https://localevents.theiet.org/1ee025
Introduction
IET (Singapore Network) is providing an opportunity for members – particularly those from the Young Professionals Section – to become acquainted with the general procedures required to comply with Singapore’s Data Protection Act. The evening shall commence with a basic training session by Mr Jolyon Caplin then those attending can relax and enjoy the Present-Around-The-World presentation by this year’s Singapore winner, Miss Smrithi Keerthivarman as she prepares to take part in the Regional Present-Around-The-World in Beijing.
About the Speaker
Smrithi is an Aerospace Engineering student and recipient of the prestigious CN Yang Scholarship in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Having always had a passion for Space, Smrithi has consistently engaged herself in Science and Technology activities and been awarded opportunities, recognition and accolades in the field. Most notable include the “3M Young Scientist” Award, “Best Academy Graduate” Award won at Space Academy Singapore, CN Yang Scholars Programme Freshmen Research Award, and a nanosatellite research internship opportunity in the US. As a student who constantly strives to push her own boundaries, Smrithi is representing Singapore in the Asia Pacific Finals of this year’s Present-Around-the-World and presenting what she believes might be the next revolutionary idea in space travel and exploration.
Synopsis
Space, the final frontier, is a dream so near and yet so far. Interplanetary travel, search for extra-terrestrial life, and space colonisation are dreams that we have long borne but not fully realised because of a lack of sophistication in technology. Even our nearest celestial neighbour Mars is at least 8 months away at closest approach. Long travel time comes at the cost of high fuel usage, risk of extended radiation exposure and significant monetary commitment.
Our current inability to reach further horizons is mainly due to the lack of innovative technologies. A ground-breaking propulsion technology that integrates a plasma thruster and an on-board nuclear reactor, presents itself as a compelling solution by promising to cut down travel time to Mars to an unprecedented 39 days. Furthermore, it has immense potential to significantly improve fuel efficiency and reduce the cost of space applications. Also, missions like Mars One can offer two-way-journeys to Mars, as opposed to the current one-way ticket, thereby saving human lives. On the whole, if we can understand, develop and embrace this exciting technology, we will be able to put ourselves on the path of realising a shared dream to conquer the final frontier.