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Spring Program 2004
Spring 2004 Series
"Science and Spirit: Our Place in the Cosmos"
We examined our earthly surroundings during the Institute’s fall lecture
series entitled “The Importance of Place.” For our spring series, we
turn our attention to space to explore our place in the cosmos. We will
examine the relationship of humanity to the cosmos, and contemplate our
fascination with space and the search for other life in the universe.
Three renowned scientists—two astronomers and an astronaut, will present
programs during the series entitled “Science and Spirit—Our Place in the
Cosmos.” We will look at the nature of the universe, its origins, and
our place in it; we will hear about the search for extraterrestrial
life, and ponder the consequences for mankind should that life be found;
and we will learn about the importance of space to humanity from both a
technological and an esthetic perspective.
In addition, there will be stargazing with the Central Texas
Astronomical Society and a visit to the Mayborn Planetarium for a
special photographic tour of space. We hope you will join us for these
exciting programs as we explore our place in the cosmos.
March 13-14: Dr. Seth Shostak -- Senior astronomer for the Center
for SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Research.
Saturday Seminar, March 13, 10a.m.-2p.m., Lunch included, The Range,
Salado; “The Scientific Search for Alien Life
Sunday Lecture and Reception with the Speaker, March 14, 4 p.m., Salado
Civic Center; “The Consequences for Humanity of Finding Intelligent
Extraterrestrials”
March 27: Star Party with the Central Texas Astronomical Society—7:30
p.m.
Members of the Central Texas Astronomical Society will host an evening
of stargazing and a celestial presentation, in Salado, or at their new
Observatory in Coryell County, if completed in time.
March 28: Dr. Frank Bash – Astronomy professor at the University
of Texas and immediate past director of McDonald Observatory.
Sunday Lecture and Reception with the Speaker, March 28, 4 p.m., Salado
Civic Center; “A Sense of Place in the Cosmos: Where Did We Come From
and Where Are We Going?”
April 24-25: Dr. Story Musgrave -- Astronaut, engineer, pilot,
surgeon, mechanic, artist, and philosopher.
Saturday Seminar, April 24, 7 p.m., Mayborn Planetarium and Space
Theater Central Texas College, Killeen-"An Artist's View of This
Universe". There will be limited seating for this event. Priority
registration for Institute members until March 15.
Sunday Lecture and Reception with the Speaker, April 25, 4 p.m., Salado
Civic Center; “Beauty, Space and the Human Spirit”
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