Space Cadet sos

Mar 15

2026
with

Dr. Emily Rice

Astronomer; Associate Professor, Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New York (CUNY)

Space Cadet— Space for Everyone

There are innumerable ways to be involved in understanding our place in the Universe, and Dr. Emily Rice, as astronomer, professor, and creative science communicator based in New York City will share in this lively all-ages chat and q&a. Join us for this Science on Screen talk perfect for any little aspiring astronaut or young at heart explorer, immediately following the screening of SPACE CADET.

Location: SVA Theatre

Film Synopsis

A young astronaut and her guardian robot explore grief, loss and love across generations.

    Celeste values a big heart and a big mind in equal measure, a trait she shares with sweet Robot, her loving friend, caretaker, and biggest supporter. When Celeste finally sets off on her first solo space mission, she must leave Robot behind on Earth. As the days pass, his loneliness begins to take its toll on his first-generation technology. Up beyond the stratosphere, Celeste makes monumental discoveries before unexpectedly landing, stranded on a distant planet. Taking solace in their shared memories, they each must learn to overcome millions of miles of distance and let love guide the way forward. Based on the graphic novel by author/illustrator, director, and sound artist Kid Koala, Space Cadet is an immersive, near-4D experience of visual and sonic brilliance that’s celestial in scope while perfectly celebrating the simple beauty of home.

    About the Speaker

    Dr. Emily Rice, astronomer, professor, and creative science communicator. Emily is an associate professor at the Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New York (CUNY), faculty in the physics Ph.D. program at the CUNY Graduate Center, and resident research associate in the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH).