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Ask a question to UBC Alumna and NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir

Announcement
When
March 26, 2026 10:20 am
Where
Jack Poole Hall at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre
Presenter(s)
Jessica Meir
Host(s)
UBC Provost and the Faculty of Science

UBC Alumna and NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir is offering UBC students the rare opportunity to ask her questions from space. 

Please register HERE to attend the in person interview with NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir, streaming live from the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday March 26 at 10:20 am at Jack Poole Hall, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre.

Jessica will answer questions from UBC students and give a live tour of the ISS.

Arrival time at the Jack Poole Hall is 10:00 am. The call will start at 10:20 am sharp: we only have 20 mins with Dr Meir. 

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Press coverage:

Radio-Canada,p ublié à 15 h 34 HAP: Une astronaute parle à l’UBC en direct depuis l’espace

The Canadian Press, March 26, 2026 at 1:52 p.m. PDT: Astronaut and UBC alumna answers questions from space
                                   
CBC, Thu, March 26, 2026 at 1:43 p.m. PDT: Astronaut Jessica Meir takes questions from UBC students live from space station

CityNews, March 26, 2026 at 12:24 p.m. PDT Astronaut and UBC alumna answers questions from space

posted 2026
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