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Senior Symposia programming is developed by our board of senior advisors, but is open to participants of all ages. We regret that we can not accept cash or check payment at the door at Senior Symposia events. Unless otherwise indicated, all workshops take place from 2-4pm.
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"A wonderful survey of Woodward’s life and work."— Robert Strong Woodward: The Life and Art of a New England PainterWhat to Do in this Ridiculously Large Universe?
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The universe is huge! The light from the farthest galaxy discovered by the James Webb telescope started its journey when there were no humans, or dinosaurs, or the Earth, or the Sun, or even our galaxy, the Milky Way. This light was emitted 13.5 billion years ago. But here we are—in Massachusetts. The enormous scales of the universe render the local importance factually obsolete, but we know about our own significance through the amazing application of curiosity.
About the Presenter
Salman Hameed is the Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science and Humanities at Hampshire College. His academic training is in physics and astronomy, but his recent work has focused on the interrelation of science and society and his research interests have expanded to include ethical issues related to upcoming human settlements on the Moon. Hameed has a weekly radio astronomy segment on The Fabulous 413 (NPR/NEPM) and is a monthly guest on Talk the Talk (WHMP). He is the founder of the non-profit Kainaat Studios that produces astronomy content in Urdu for audiences mostly in South Asia.
