Can Humpback Whales help us with the search for extraterrestrial intellIgence:
A Virtual Talk by Dr. Laurance Doyle
What:
The search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) has so far only looked for technology in space. But is there a way to tell if the message itself is intelligent? We will share research into the communication system of the humpback whales with the idea of coming up with an intelligence filter for SETI. We will also share a bit of the metaphysics behind this research.
When:
Sunday, January 31st, 2021 at 4:00pm PST, 5:00 MST, 6:00 CST, 7:00 EST
30-45 min Zoom Webinar with time for Q&A following the talk.
who:
Teens, 20s/30s, Adults, friends, and anyone interested in science and/or spirituality!
This button will direct you the registration page where you can enter your name and email, then click “Register.” You’ll then be redirected to a confirmation page, and will also recieve a confirmation email, both of which will give you access to the webinar link. Hope to see you there!
You won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity!
About Dr. Laurance Doyle:
Dr. Doyle was raised along the California coast in the small town of Cambria. He attended San Diego State University and after receiving his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in astronomy, he worked as an engineer with the Voyager spacecrafts in the Space Image Processing Group at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He thereafter received his PhD from the University of Heidelberg in Germany in 1987 on radiative transfer modeling of Saturn’s rings using Voyager spacecraft imaging data. Since 1987 he has been a Principal Investigator with the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California where his main projects have been the photometric detection of extrasolar planets, and the application of information theory to animal communications. He has been a visiting Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Cruz teaching classes on Life in the Universe, and Light & Optics, and has more than one hundred refereed papers in the scientific literature. He was a Member of the NASA Kepler Mission Science Team with responsibility for detection of extrasolar planets around double star systems and found the first such circumbinary planet. He has taught quantum physics, thermodynamics, introductory astronomy, history of science and Native American history at Principia College in Illinois, and was the Director of the Institute for the Metaphysics of Physics at Principia College from 2014 to 2019. He was on the Christian Science Board of Lectureship for over a decade, doing the first video lecture, and has been a contributing editor for the Christian Science Sentinel, the Christian Science Journal, and the Christian Science Monitor. He has addressed 21 Christian Science Associations in the US, Europe, Asia and Oceania.
Weekend’s metaphysical theme – “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise:” Psalms 100:4
Registration open!
Come join DiscoveryBound Outreach for a cozy weekend at the A/U Ranches! This is a wonderful opportunity to relax and have fun while enjoying the company of other Christian Scientists and friends of all ages. Take part in sledding, snowshoeing, games, cards, crafts in the lodge, and much more. Or just bring a good book, sit by the fire, and enjoy a mug of hot chocolate. Feel free to do as few or as many activities as you want…but come be a part of the fun!
WHEN: Friday, March 5 – Sunday, March 7, 2021
WHERE: A/U Ranches, Buena Vista, CO
WHO: All-Ages: This exciting weekend is for all ages. All youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, since child care is not provided. Families will be housed and eat together conforming to current protocols for groups coming together in Colorado.
WHAT: (The weekend schedule will be posted below when finalized)
COST: $99 per person (included in the cost are all meals beginning with Friday dinner through Sunday lunch, lodging, and most activities.)
FINANCIAL AID: If needed, up to $49 in financial aid is available for everyone. To apply for financial aid click on the link above.
TRAVEL: Please plan to arrive at the A/U Ranches between 5-7pm on Friday, March 5. The departure time will be on Sunday, March 7 at 1pm. DiscoveryBound will not be providing transportation to or from the Ranches.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If for some reason you need to cancel, you may do so up until Friday, February 12, 2021 with a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after February 12.
Special note: If DiscoveryBound cancels a program/event, you will receive a full refund of the registration fee. (If a participant decides to cancel a registration then the cancellation policy for that specific DiscoveryBound event / program applies.)
Registration closes February 26, 2021 – Space is limited.
The Weekend Schedule is being finalized –
please check back later.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to be in touch. We look forward to seeing you there!
This event is generously underwritten by the Asher Student Foundation and other partners.
Fun Game Night for all ADULTS!
join DiscoveryBound via Zoom – Come join the fun for some Virtual Games that we can play together on Zoom. Meet new friends from all over the WORLD!
Tuesday, March 16
Come one come all – all adults are welcome
8:00 pm ET, 7:00 CT, 6:00 MT, 5:00 PT
RSVP by Monday, March 15 to [email protected] or [email protected]
We will send the Zoom link once you RSVP.
Finish your Compass year strong by visiting Boston with your friends. This is the third and final retreat for the 2020-2021 Compass group, and it will be filled with tours and interactive workshops at The Mother Church and Longyear Museum, fun excursions around Boston, and meaningful discussions.