LUIS A. AGUILAR, Research Professor, Instituto de Astronomia, UNAM, Ensenada, MX - simulating galaxy collisions on the computer, the inflationary universe, searching for moving groups with the Hipparcos database, orbital structure of elliptical galaxies.
HARRY J. AUGENSEN, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Widener University, Chester, PA - stellar evolution, planetary nebulae, galactic structure, CCD photometry, astronomy education.
DANA E. BACKMAN, Associate Professor, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA - extrasolar planets, nearby stars, SIRTF mission, history of solar system, astrobiology, search for life in solar system, Mars rock ALH 84001.
THOMAS M. BANIA, Professor of Astronomy, Boston Univiversity, Boston, MA - star formation and structure of the galaxy, interstellar chemistry, cosmology, bioastronomy, search for extraterrestrial life, limits to growth and space colonization.
WENDY HAGEN BAUER, Professor of Astronomy, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA - stellar evolution, black holes, planetary exploration, extraterrestrial life, binary stars (can lecture in Spanish).
GEORGE F. BENEDICT, Senior Research Scientist, McDonald Observatory, University of Texas, Austin, TX - Hubble Space Telescope, detection of planets around other stars, galaxies, stellar evolution, space astronomy, extraterrestrial life.
MATTHEW BOBROWSKY, Astronomer, Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, MD - science with the Hubble Space Telescope, planetary nebulae, life in the universe, our place in space, the process of science.
JEAN-PIERRE CAILLAULT, Professor of Astronomy, University of Geogia, Athens, GA - stellar x-ray astronomy, star forming regions, young clusters, extraterrestrial life, black holes, big bang cosmology.
GEORGE R. CARRUTHERS, Senior Astrophysicist, Naval Research Lab., Washington, DC - stellar atmospheres, interstellar medium, planetary atmospheres, comets, uv astronomy instrumentation, space astronomy, electronic imaging devices.
ANITA L. COCHRAN , Research Scientist, University of Texas at Austin/McDonald Observatory, Austin, TX - comet chemistry, asteroid composition, structure of solar system, search for extrasolar planetary systems, impacts, planetary mission results.
CECELIA COLOME, Professor, Instituto de Astronomia, UNAM, Mexico City, MX - star formation, cosmic dust, proto-planetary nebulae, infrared astronomy and instrumentation, polarimetry, airborne astronomy.
NEIL F. COMINS, Professor of Physics & Astronomy, University of Maine, Orono, ME - gravity waves, general relativity, radio astronomy, computer simulations in astronomy, cosmology, black holes, galaxies and galactic evolution, astron. education.
DAVID L. CRAWFORD, Astronomer Emeritus, Kitt Peak National Observatory, International Dark Sky Association, Tucson, AZ - stellar photometry, new generation telescopes, astronomy and outdoor lighting.
SUSANA E. DEUSTUA, Astrophysicist and Director of Educational Activities, AAS, Washington, DC - observational cosmology: supernova cosmology and dark energy, supernova acceleration probe, astronomy education research, careers in astronomy.
DAVID H. DEVORKIN, National Air & Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC - origin and development of modern astrophysics, Henry Norris Russell, history of AAS, origins of space sciences, development of space astronomy.
STEVEN J. DICK, NASA Chief Historian, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC - astrobiology science and societal impact, history of extraterrestrial life debate, transits of Venus, history of space exploration, NASA history.
HELENE R. DICKEL, Research Professor, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL - starbirth, stardeath, the interstellar medium, molecular clouds.
JOHN R. DICKEL, Professor of Astronomy, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL - supernova remnants, interstellar medium, planets.
ROBERT L. DICKMAN, Radio Facilities Unit Coordinator & ALMA Staff Assoc., Division of Astron. Sciences, Nat. Science Foundation, Arlington, VA - star formation, interstellar medium, structure of molecular clouds, Bok globules, international astronomy projects.
JOSEPH F. DOLAN, Astrophysicist,
NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD - black holes, neutron stars, x-ray
binaries, gravitational lenses, science and pseudo-science. A. GORDON EMSLIE, Dean of the Graduate College and Professor of Physics, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK - solar activity, flares, x-ray emission,gamma-ray bursts, cosmology. CRAIG B. FOLTZ, Program Director for for NOAO/NSO & Unit Coordinator Optical/IR Astronomy, Division of Astronomy, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA - advanced technology, telescopes, broad absorption line quasars, quasar surveys, intergalactic medium. JULIETA FIERRO, Researcher, Instituto de
Astronomia, UNAM, Mexico City, MX - origin of the universe, Galileo, astronomy in Mexico. JOHN D. FIX, Professor of Physics & Dean of Science, University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL - cosmic masers, stellar evolution, planetary exploration,
interstellar matter. LAURENCE W. FREDRICK, Hamilton Professor of
Astronomy, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA - black holes, position measurements, cosmic
distances, binary stars, ancient monuments of astronomical significance. EILEEN FRIEL, Executive Officer, Division of Astronomical Sciences, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA - origin of
the elements, structure & evolution of the Milky Way, star clusters. ROBERT F. GARRISON, Professor of Astronomy, University of Toronto, Canada - stellar spectroscopy, classifying the nearby stars, galactic structure, peculiar & variable stars, stellar classification, Supernova Shelton 1987A, astronomy education. ROBERT D. GEHRZ, Professor of Astronomy,
University of Minnesota, Past President of the American Astronomical Society, Minneapolis, MN -
SIRTF Project, infrared studies of classical novae, contributions of classical novae to
the interstellar medium. RICHARD O. GRAY, Professor of Astronomy, Apalachian State University, Boone, NC - stellar spectroscopy, stellar classification, nearby solar-type stars, peculiar A-type stars, stellar spectral synthesis, physical parameters of stars. DAVID H. GRINSPOON, Principal Scientist, Department of Space Studies, Southwest Research Institute, Boulder, CO - astrobiology, comparative planetology, climate evolution on Earthlike planets, history and philosophy of science. MARY KAY HEMENWAY, Director, Astronomy
Education Services, University of Texas, Austin, TX - K - 14 astronomy education, women in astronomy, the Galileo scandal,
SOFIA (stratospheric observatory for infrared astronomy). JAMES E. HESSER, Director,
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, National Research Council, Victoria, BC, Canada - The oldest stars, clusters & associations, archaeology of the Milky Way, the galaxy and its nearest neighbors, extraterrestrial life, space astronomy. DAVID W. HOGG, Assistant Professor, Center for Cosmology and Particle Physics, NYU, NY - evolution of galaxies, galaxy interactions and the merger rate, galaxy types - properties and statistics, observed properties of the universe. SETHANNE HOWARD, Retired Chief of the Nautical Almanac Office, U. S. Naval Observaory, Washington, DC - interacting galaxies, history of women in science. JOHN P. HUCHRA, Professor of Astronomy, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Cambridge, MA - observational cosmology, extra-galactic astron., stellar populations, star formation, dynamics of galaxies, cosmic distance scale, dark matter, fate of the universe. JAMES H. HUNTER, Professor of Astronomy,
Department. of Astronomy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - star formation, dark matter
in the universe, gas dynamics in spiral galaxies, mass distribution in galaxies. CHRISTOPHER D. IMPEY, Professor of Astronomy,
Steward Observatory, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ - quasars, cosmology, galaxies, life in the universe, philosophy of
science, science literacy, art & science. KENNETH JANES, Professor of Astronomy, Boston University, Boston, MA - stellar astronomy, star clusters, galactic astronomy, ages of stars, planetary searches, stellar activity. CHRISTINE JONES, Astrophysicist, Center
for Astrophysics, Cambridge, MA - hot gas and dark matter in galaxies and clusters,
multi-wavelength observations of the sky, the Chandra x-ray observations. STEVEN D. KAWALER , Professor, Iowa
State University, Director WET Project, Ames, IA - structure and evolution of stars, white
dwarfs and other endpoints of stellar evolution, stellar pulsation, seismology of stars,
past and future of our sun. ROBERT P. KIRSHNER, Clowes Professor of Science, President of the AAS, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA - supernovae, cosmology, evidence for cosmic acceleration, dark energy in the universe. EDWARD W. KOLB, Theoretical Astrophysics Group, Fermilab, Batavia, IL - cosmology, birth of the univrse, the inner/outer space connection, dark matter, dark energy, inflation. ARLO U. LANDOLT , Professor of Astronomy,
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA - variable stars, eclipsing binaries, photometry,
standard stars, star clusters. SUSAN M. LEA , Professor of Astronomy, San
Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA - x-ray astronomy, neutron stars, magnetic fields, science
education. FELIX J. LOCKMAN , Scientist, Basic Research Division, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank, WV - galactic structure, interstellar
medium, radio astronomy, life cycle of stars. JULIE H. LUTZ, Astronomer, University of Washington, Seattle, WA - stellar evolution, planetary nebulae, peculiar
stars, astronomy education. STEPHEN P. MARAN , Asst. Dirirector of Space
Sciences for Information and Outreach, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD -
science and the news media, new discoveries in space science, astronomy from space, stars, nebulae, supernovae, galaxies, quasars, telescopes and
satellites. LAURENCE A. MARSCHALL , Professor of Physics,
Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA - supernovae, CCDs, cosmology, star clusters, solar
eclipses, eclipsing binary stars, the transit of Venus, astronomy education, undergraduate research. RICHARD A. McCRAY , Professor of Astrophysics,
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO - cosmic x-ray sources, structure and evolution of
galaxies, supernovae. DAVID D. MEISEL , Distinguished Professor of Physics and
Astronomy, State Univ. of New York, Geneseo, NY - Radar detection of micrometeors, small radio telescopes for undergrad teaching & research, comets & meteors, dusty plasmas, chaotic dynamical systems. ANTHONY F. J. MOFFAT, Professor of Astronomy, Department of Physics, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada - massive stars, exploding stars, stellar clusters, the galaxy, observational astronomy (groundbased and space). STEN F. ODENWALD , Astrophysicist,
Applied Research Corp., Landover, MD - infrared astronomy, galactic structure, star
formation, black holes, particle physics, the early universe, cosmology. TERRY D. OSWALT , Professor of Physics and
Space Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL - binary stars, white dwarfs,
asteroids, astronomy education, light pollution. BRUCE R. PARTRIDGE, Professor of Astronomy,
Haverford College, Haverford, PA - formation of galaxies, radio astronomy, especially the cosmic microwave background. JAY M. PASACHOFF , Field Memorial Professor of
Astronomy and Director of Hopkins Observatory, Williams College, Williamstown, MA - HST, the sun and solar
eclipses, space observations of the planets, origin and future of the universe, the deaths of
stars, transit of Venus. JOHN R. PERCY, Professor of Astronomy, University
of Toronto, Canada - stellar evolution, variable stars, astronomy education, amateur
astronomy, extraterrestrial life. GERALDINE J. PETERS, Research Professor,
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA - mass loss in hot stars, interacting binary
stars (including algols and black holes), uv astronomy. A. G. DAVIS PHILIP , Research Professor, Union
College and Institute for Space Observations, Schenectady, NY - galactic structure,
photometry (Strömgren & Strömvil), CCDs, stellar evolution, globular clusters, large telescopes, organizing astronomical meetings. MERCEDES T. RICHARDS, Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Penn State University, University Park, PA
- mass transfer in interacting binaries, optical & uv spectroscopy of algol-type binaries, hydrodynamic simulations of direct impact accretion, magnetic activity in cool stars, tomography. CATHERINE A. PILACHOWSKI, Professor of Astronomy, Indiana University, Past President of the American Astronomical Society, Bloomington, IN - the design of giant optical telescopes, star clusters,
stellar evolution, the origin of the elements. LUIS F. RODRIGUEZ , Professor of Astronomy,
Instituto de Astronomia, UNAM, Morelia, MX - in search of other worlds, the birth of a new
star, faster than light?, microquasars in the Milky Way, disks and jets in young stars,
superluminal sources. NANCY G. ROMAN, Retired, NASA, Chevy
Chase, MD - space astronomy, women in astronomy, extraterrestrial search for life, spectral classification, the Hubble Space Telescope. ROBERT T. ROOD , Professor of Astronomy, University
of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA - search for extraterrestrial intelligence, stellar
structure and evolution, big bang nucleosynthesis. JOHN L. SAFKO , Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of S. Carolina, Columbia, SC - gravitational theory and black holes,
stellar evolution, radio astronomy, pseudo-science. GEORGE A. SEIELSTAD, Associate Dean, Center for Aerospace Studies, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND - radio astronomy, radio telescopes, quasars, cosmology, gravity, extraterrestrial life. STEPHEN J. SHAWL , Professor of Physics and
Astronomy, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS - globular clusters, black holes, cosmology,
extraterrestrial life, planetary exploration, astronomy education. HARRY L. SHIPMAN, Professor of Physics and
Astronomy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE - bioastronomy, black holes, white dwarf stars,
extraterrestrial life, science and religion, space exploration, astronomy education. GARY STEIGMAN, Professor of Physics, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH - cosmology, the early evolution of the universe, primodial nucleosynthesis. WILLIAM C. STRAKA, Senior Staff Scientist,
Lockheed Palo Alto Research Lab., Palo Alto, CA - supernova remnants, interstellar medium,
solar system exploration, astronomy education. JOHN H. THOMAS , Professor of Mechanics & Aerospace Science & Astronomy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY - solar astrophysics, solar
activity, solar and stellar seismology, astrophysical fluid dynamics, stellar pulsations,
solar and stellar dynamos. CHARLES R. TOLBERT, Professor of Astronomy,
Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA - stellar photometry, 21-cm radio astronomy,
astronomy education, extra-terrestrial life, science and pseudo-science, science and
religion. VIRGINIA TRIMBLE, Professor of Physics, Univ.
of California, Irvine, CA - structure and evolution of stars and galaxies, supernovae, cosmology: man's place in the universe, astrophysics faces the millenium, quest for other worlds, dark
matter, black holes, life in the universe. MICHAEL S. TURNER, Professor of Physics,
Astron. & Astrophys., Univiversity of Chicago, Scientist, Fermilab, Batavia, IL - evolution
of the universe, confluence of cosmology, astrophysics, and particle physics, dark matter
and galaxy formation. ARTHUR R. UPGREN, Professor Emeritus. of Astronomy,
Wesleyan University, Middletown and Yale University, New Haven, CT -
galactic structure, stellar spectra & motions, outdoor lighting & astronomy, new
discoveries about planets and satellites. GERRIT L. VERSCHUUR, Research Professor, Rhodes College, Memphis, TN - interstellar matter, search for extraterrestrial intelligence,
radio astronomy, cosmic magnetism (interstellar magnetic fields), cosmic catastrophes
(asteroids & extinctions). WILLIAM H. WALLER, Research Associate Professor, Tufts University, Medford, MA - lives of galaxies over cosmic time, starbirth and
starburst activity, ecology of our Milky Way Galaxy, NASA's space science education program. JAMES W. WARWICK, Professor Emeritus, University of
Colorado, Boulder, CO - the sun, planetary radio emissions, discovery of life beyond the
solar system, magnetic fields in the cosmos, exploration of space. IRA M. WASSERMAN, Professor of Astronomy,
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY - high energy astrophysics, cosmology, interplay between physics
and astronomy. PAUL R. WEISSMAN, Senior Scientist, Jet
Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA - comets, asteroids, planetary exploration, solar system
origin, spacecraft & mission design. DOUGLAS C. B. WHITTET, Professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY - interstellar dust and ices, star formation, origin of organic molecules in the early solar system. ROBERT E. WILSON, Professor of Astronomy,
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - stellar structure and evolution, close binary stars,
extreme objects (black holes, neutron stars, white dwarfs). DONALD G. YORK, Horace B. Horton Professor of Astronomy, University
of Chicago, IL - matter between the stars and galaxies, origin of the elements, galaxy
formation, cosmology, science and Christian heritage. ON SABBATICAL 2004 - 2005 The 2004 Transit of Venus
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