April 7, 2024
In Anticipation of the 2024 Eclipse:
Graduate Conference on the Historical and Philosophical Aspects of Astronomical Events
Graduate Student Conference
Indiana University, Woodburn Hall Room 200
History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine Graduate Student Association
Discussions on Astronomical Events
Discussions on Astronomical Events
Keynote Speaker:
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Steven Dick, Former NASA Chief Historian
Dr. Steven Dick, Former NASA Chief Historian
Dr. Steven J. Dick is a leading astronomer, astrobiologist, historian, and author. He served as Chief Historian for NASA from 2003 to 2009, and worked as an astronomer and historian of science at the United States Naval Observatory from 1979 to 2003. He has edited or authored hundreds of articles and dozens of books across a number of disciplines.
Original Graduate Research
Original Graduate Research
Grad students will be presenting their own research with opportunity for feedback and meeting peers
We invite graduate students from any background, including but not limited to Astronomy, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, etc.
We invite graduate students from any background, including but not limited to Astronomy, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, etc.
Keynote Speaker:
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Sarah Reynolds, University of Indianapolis
Dr. Sarah Reynolds, University of Indianapolis
Dr. Sarah Reynolds is Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics & Earth-Space Science at the University of Indianapolis. She researches Educative Experimentation and Laboratory-based Instruction, History of Spectroscopy, and historical perspective on Life on Other Worlds
Celestial events have played a crucial role in shaping cosmological models, philosophical thought, and technological advancements. This conference aims to explore the multifaceted nature of eclipses, as well as other astronomical events, incorporating viewpoints from the history of science, philosophy of science, and social studies of science.
Celestial events have played a crucial role in shaping cosmological models, philosophical thought, and technological advancements. This conference aims to explore the multifaceted nature of eclipses, as well as other astronomical events, incorporating viewpoints from the history of science, philosophy of science, and social studies of science.
