Exploring New Frontiers: From the Moon and Beyond
College of Sciences Alumni
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.
Registration opens: 5:30 p.m.
Brewlando Brewing
Price: $10
PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. WALKS WILL BE WELCOMED.
Science on Tap is back, pouring a fresh round of curiosity into the community where science meets good company.
For this edition, we'll explore new frontiers in lunar exploration, scientific discovery and the future of space exploration. Discover how scientists are uncovering the Moon's secrets, shaping future missions and helping humanity take its next steps beyond Earth.
Featured Speakers
- Dr. Kerri Donaldson Hanna, Principal Investigator, Lunar-VISE Mission, Associate Professor, UCF Department of Physics
- Dr. Adrienne Dove, Deputy Principal Investigator, Lunar-VISE Mission, Professor and Chair, UCF Department of Physics
- Dr. Philip Metzger, Planetary Physicist and lunar exploration expert, Florida Space Institute
Plus, get hands-on with educational lunar mining robots from UCF's Stephen W. Hawking Center for Microgravity Research and Education. Test-drive the robots and explore technologies designed for future lunar missions.
COME CURIOUS, LEAVE INSPIRED, SEE YOU THERE!
What's Brewing for the Evening:
- First Round's on Us: Enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival (one drink ticket).
- Pub-Style Bites: Enjoy a spread of tasty pub snacks.
- Science on Tap Swag: Take home exclusive giveaways
- Meet & Mingle: Chat with guest speakers, fellow alumni and science enthusiasts.
Questions? Contact us at Sciences@ucfalumni.com.
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