Bees in Space

Publications

Keynote Address

1.      A. E. Brumfitt, “Taking Education out of this World – The Stepping Stone Approach”, 5^th Australian Space Science Conference, Melbourne, Sept 2005.

2.      L. A. Thompson, “The Challenges of Space Education”, 5^th Australian Space Science Conference, Melbourne, Sept 2005.

Refereed Papers

3.      N. M. Mathers, L. A. Thompson, A. E. Brumfitt and P. Honan, “Bees in Space: Creating a buzz about space science”, 57^th IAC, International Astronautics Congress, Valencia Spain, Oct 2006.

4.      A. E. Brumfitt,L. A. Thompson, “Scouts and Guides Forefront users of 21^st Century Space Technology”, 57^th IAC, International Astronautics Congress, Valencia Spain, Oct 2006.

5.      N. M. Mathers, L. A. Thompson, A. E. Brumfitt and P. Honan “Making the Exploration of Space a Reality for Everyone”, 57^th IAC, International Astronautics Congress, Valencia Spain, Oct 2006.

6.      N. M. Mathers, M. K. Pakakis, A. E. Brumfitt,  and L. A. Thompson, “Victorian Space Science Education Centre: A State of the Art Resource for the Whole Community”, 57^th IAC, International Astronautics Congress, Valencia Spain, Oct 2006.

7.      A. E. Brumfitt,L. A. Thompson and D.Raitt, “The Art of Space Mission Patches and their Origins in Society”, 57^th IAC, International Astronautics Congress, Valencia Spain, Oct 2006.

8.      N. M. Mathers and L. A. Thompson, “Inflatable Antennas in Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Environments”, 57^th IAC, International Astronautics Congress, Valencia Spain, Oct 2006.

9.      N. M. Mathers, M. K. Pakakis, L. A. Thompson, and A. E. Brumfitt, “Victorian Space Science Education Centre: Communicating Space to the Community”, 57^th IAC, International Astronautics Congress, Valencia Spain, Oct 2006.

10. N. M. Mathers and L. A. Thompson, ”Bees on Space – Flight and Pollination in Microgravity” STAVCON 2005, Australia, Nov 2005.

11. N. Saks, L. A. Thompson, “TOAST SAT: Awesome Satellite Design Project for Secondary Schools”, STAVCON 2005, Australia, Nov 2005.

12. C. Van der Velden, C. Bil, L. Thompson, R. Noome, “Hyperion Space Education Opportunities  Through International Partnerships”, 56^th IAC, Fukuoka, Japan, Oct 2005.

13. N. M. Mathers, L. A. Thompson, “Using Inflatable Antennas for Portable Satellite-Based Personal Communications Systems” 56^th IAC, Fukuoka, Japan, Oct 2005.

14. N. M. Mathers, L. A. Thompson., and P. Honan, “Bees in Space: “An Opportunity to Inspire the Next Generation”, 5^th Australian Space Science Conference, Melbourne, Sept 2005.

15. C. Van der Velden, C. Bil, R. Noome, L. Thompson, “The Hyperion Project: International University Collaboration in Spacecraft Design Education”, 5^th Australian Space Science Conference, Melbourne, Sept 2005.

16. N. M. Mathers, L. A. Thompson, “Applications for Inflatable Antennas in Terrestrial and Space Environments” 5^th Australian Space Science Conference, Melbourne, Sept 2005.

17. P. Spencer, M. Pakakis, L. A. Thompson, N. M. Mathers, “Victorian Space Science Education Centre: A Science Platform for Young Australians” 5^th Australian Space Science Conference, Melbourne, Sept 2005.

18. M. McLean, L. A. Thompson, “Flinders Christian Community College and Lighthouse Christian College: Bees in Space: A Mission to Mars” 5^th Australian Space Science Conference, Melbourne, Sept 2005.

19. M. Pakakis, P. Spencer, L. A. Thompson, and N. M. Mathers, “Walking on Mars The Victorian Space Science Education Centre”, AMEC V, ACT, Australia, Aug 2005.

20. N. M. Mathers, L. A. Thompson., and P. Honan, “Bees in Space: “An Education Innovation” CONAST54”, Melbourne, Australia, July 2005.

21. M. Pakakis,  P. Spencer, N. M. Mathers, L. A. Thompson. “The Victorian Space Science Education Centre”, CONAST54”, Melbourne, Australia, July 2005.

22. N. Mathers, L. Thompson, and K. Ghorbani, “Using Inflatable Structures Technology for Portable Land-based Communication”, AIAC, Melbourne, May 2005.

23. C. Van der Velden, L. A. Thompson, and C. Bil, “New Frontiers for Space Technology Education in Australia”, AIAC, Melbourne, May 2005.

24. Thompson L.A., Honan P., and Mathers N.M “Bees in Space: “Pollination of Plants in Space”, 4^th ASSC & 8^th ASDC, Adelaide, Australia, July 2004.

25. Thompson L.A. L, Carstairs, G., “STS107 Columbia and Spiders in Space”, 54^th International Aerospace Congress, Bremen, September 2003.

26. L. Thompson, N. Mathers & T. Kanchanakpan, “Reinventing the Wheel, a Novel Approach to Long Duration Space Habitat”, AIAA, Wright Centenary Congress, Dayton Ohio, July 2003.

27. N. Mathers, L. Thompson and K. Ghorbani, “Development of inflatable feed for inflatable parabolic dish antenna”, Eighth Australian Symposium on Antennas, Sydney, pp. 24, Feb 2003.

28. L. Thompson, G. Carstairs, “STS107 Columbia, Spiders in Space Experiment”, NSSA 3^rd Australian Space Science Workshop, July 2003.

29. N. Mathers, L. Thompson, K. Ghorbani, “Inflatable feed horn for inflatable parabolic dish antenna”, NSSA 3^rd Australian Space Science Workshop, July 2003.

30. L Thompson, C Bil, N Mathers “Teaching science “Spiders in Space Experiment” Columbia STS 107” 14^th AaeE Conference and the 9^th Australasian WIE Forum Melbourne 2003

31. K. Jones, L.A. Thompson, etal, “Manufacture of Composite materials in Space”, 7^th Australian Space Development Conference, Sydney, 15^th –17^th July 2002.

32. S. Rudov-Clark and L.A. Thompson, "Teaching and Learning Space Science", 2^nd Space Futures Conference, ACT Canberra, 3-7 October 2000.

33. S. Rudov-Clark, A. Diadamatis and L.A. Thompson, "Spiders in Space", 6^th Australian Space Development Conference, Adelaide July 2000.

Invited Papers

34. L.A. Thompson, "STS-114 Return to Flight", IEAust, Systems and Mechanical Engineering Chapter, Melbourne Aug 2005

35. L.A. Thompson, "Engineering Space Education", IEAust, Systems and Mechanical Engineering Chapter, Melbourne December 2004

36. L.A. Thompson, "STS-107 Spiders in Space", IEAust, Systems and Mechanical Engineering Chapter, Melbourne Dec 2003.

37. L.A. Thompson “Space Teaching at RMIT”, Victorian Division, National Space Society of Australia, Melbourne, October 2002.

38. L.A. Thompson, “Design and Engineering the Worlds fastest Bicycle,” Technologists Picnic, Society of mechanical and Material Engineers, IEAust, Ballarat, Victoria, September 2002

39. S. Rudov-Clarke and L.A. Thompson, "Teaching and Learning Space Science", Australian Space Futures Conference, October 4-7, Canberra 2000.

40. S. Dickinson, D. Kelly and L.A. Thompson, "Manufacturing Composite Materials in Space", Australian Space Futures Conference, October 4-7, Canberra 2000.

41. L.A. Thompson, "Development of the Worlds Fastest Bicycle", MSCPAL Users Conference, Melbourne, 1995.

42. L.A. Thompson, "The Design and Construction of a Land Speed Record Single Rider Human Powered Vehicle", Journal of the Institution of Engineers Australia, Engineers Australia, "Perspective", 28 August 1985.

Editorial Publications

43. L. A. Thompson and N. M. Mathers, “Proceedings of the 5th Australian Space Science Conference, 3^rd RMIT Space Science Expo and Region 7 AIAA Student Paper Competition”, RMIT Melbourne, Australia, Sept 2005.

44. N. M. Mathers, “Proceedings of the 2^nd RMIT Space Science Expo”, RMIT Melbourne, Australia, Oct 2004.

45. N. M. Mathers, “Proceedings of the 1^st RMIT Space Science Expo”, RMIT Melbourne, Australia, Oct 2003.

Educational Videos, contributing presenter

46. L. A. Thompson, SCOPE, Program 3, “Using Bees to Pollinate Plants in Space”, CSIRO Helix Club, Channel 10, 26 Sept 2005.

47. L. A. Thompson, STEPS Programs 1 & 2, "Taking Care of Earth - Recycling in Space - What do you do with Astronauts Urine?" CSF Level 3, Department of Education Employment and Training, 2000.

48. L. A. Thompson, STEPS Program 3, "Scientific Discovery - Gravity what is it?" CSF Level 4, Department of Education Employment and Training, 1999.

49. L. A. Thompson, STEPS Program 2, "Scientific Discovery - What do Astronauts Eat?" CSF Level 4, Department of Education Employment and Training, 1999.

Educational Multimedia CDRom

50. L.A. Thompson, S. Rudov-Clark and P.D. Coates, "Launching Your Class into Space -Space Science for Teachers, CSFII levels 3-6", RMIT & DEET, July 2000.

51. K. Beachen (editor), L.A. Thompson (contributing author), "Life in Space", RMIT University, June 2000.

Teacher and Educational Resource Material

52. K. Beachen (editor), L.A. Thompson (co-author) "Life in Space - Teachers Resource Book", RMIT University, April 2000.

53. L.A. Thompson & P. Richey, "Space Exploration Badge for Australian Scouts", Scout association of Australia, Victorian Division, June 1999.

Non-refereed Publications

54. L.A. Thompson, "Spiders in Space", RMIT Open Line, Volume 8, Number 3, April-May 2000.