Oil and OSTEO in Orbit:
Space Science to meet Earth Challenges
Nicole Buckley

Abstract
Life Sciences and Physical Sciences is joining traditional sciences such as Astronomy and Astrophysics in Space. Come hear about the exciting space research being done in areas like bone research and reducing the environmental impact of the oil industry. Learn how we all may benefit from the Canadian Space Program.

Here is a weblink to a story about this mission which appeared in the Montreal Gazette on September 14, 2007:
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=fdd261b7-172e-4d83-8b30-468bf7e1630a

About the Speaker Nicole Buckley joined the Canadian Space Agency in January 2002 as Program Scientist for Space Life Sciences. She was the CSA's scientific research coordinator for two Canadian projects flown on space shuttle missions, including Columbia's tragic STS-107 mission in 2003. She was named Director of Life and Physical Sciences in July, 2004. Since then, she has been involved in over 10 space missions. Before joining the CSA, Dr. Buckley conducted research in oral microbiology in Quebec City, in San Antonio, Texas, and in Winnipeg where she obtained her Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Manitoba.

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