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https://bit.ly/TerryGarciaTalk
On
Wednesday, May 8th, from 7:00 – 8:00 PM, ET, Hamptons Observatory and
co-host East Hampton Library are delighted to present a free, virtual
lecture by Terry Garcia, former National Geographic Executive Vice
President and Chief Science & Exploration Officer, who’ll
discuss his new book, The
Future of Exploration:
Discovering the Uncharted Frontiers of Science, Technology, and Human
Potential, an
anthology by 36 of the world’s most renowned explorers and
visionaries.
Exploration
is as old as humankind, but there are still surprises that await us.
With technology opening doors that once seemed permanently closed,
the 21st
century
will be the greatest age of exploration in our history. Despite the
impressive extent of our accumulated knowledge, we have barely
scratched the surface of our understanding of our world, of our
universe, and of ourselves.
Accompanied
by awe-inspiring photographs by co-author Chris Rainier, each
contributor to Garcia’s book shares their personal achievements and
insights into what the future of exploration looks like from their
respective fields, the challenges they face, and possible solutions.
Whether delving into the terrestrial, oceanic, or cosmic frontiers,
this discussion will take you on a journey into uncharted realms and
inspire you to be a part of the future of exploration.
These
first-hand accounts of adventure and discovery include Jane Goodall,
Sylvia Earle, Bob Ballard, Sir Richard Branson, Louise Leakey, Zahi
Hawass, Yvon Chouinard, Paula Kahumbu, Kris Tompkins, Kakenya Ntaiya,
Wade Davis, Nemonte Nenquimo, Carolyn Porco (NASA’s Cassini/Saturn
mission), Krithi Karanth, Nainoa Thompson, Wasfia Nazreen, Samuel
Ramsey, Sven Lindblad, Lee Berger, and more.
Terry
Garcia was
the Executive Vice President and Chief Science & Exploration
Officer for the National Geographic Society for 17 years. He was
responsible for the Society’s core programs, which included more
than 400 scientific field research, conservation, and exploration
projects annually. Under his leadership, the Society’s programs
experienced significant growth in both global impact and prominence.
Prior to joining National Geographic, Terry was Assistant Secretary
of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere for the U.S. Department of
Commerce, and the Deputy Administrator of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). He also served as NOAA’s General
Counsel from 1994 to 1996. In June 2010, he was appointed by
President Obama to serve on the National Commission on the BP
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling where he
investigated the root causes of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
and made recommendations on how to prevent future incidents. In 2011,
he received Peru’s highest civilian award, La Orden del Sol del
Peru, for his role in helping repatriate a collection of ancient
artifacts taken from Machu Picchu in 1912. Terry is currently
president of Exploration
Ventures,
a company that provides strategic advice and counsel to global
clients in a range of sectors.
Hamptons
Observatory extends its deepest thanks to Terry for generously taking
the time to share his expertise, and to co-host East Hampton Library
for their kind collaboration.
Hamptons
Observatory
(HO),
a 501(c)(3) New York State nonprofit, has served the community since
2005. Its mission: to foster interest in science, particularly
astronomy, through educational programs. Lectures, star parties,
portable planetarium shows and other events are held frequently and
often in collaboration with other nonprofit organizations. HO has an
observatory in East Hampton that it is renovating to make accessible
(in-person and remotely) to students, researchers, educators and the
general public. Hamptons Observatory offers all of its public
programs free-of-charge (although donations are much appreciated) so
that everyone can learn about and enjoy the wonders of their
universe. Visit https://HamptonsObservatory.org
to
learn more and to join our email list for news and event notices.
While this lecture is free, donations to support our work are deeply
appreciated. To make a tax-deductible donation, please go to
https://bit.ly/HO-Zeffy
Thanks!
