Explore cutting edge science topics, their latest developments, and their relevance to society through speaker presentations followed by question-and-answer period with the audience.

 

SPRING 2025 SCIENCE INQUIRY SERIES ANNOUNCED

The Spring 2025 Science Inquiry Series kicks off in March at a new venue and time. The talks will be presented in the Community Room of the Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, at 6:30 pm on selected Wednesday evenings.

On March 5, James Manning will identify current cosmic mysteries and how scientists are trying to solve them.  On April 16, MSU’s Dr. Matthew Revelle will discuss how active areas of research in cybersecurity can help to protect individual data and property.  The third talk, tentatively scheduled for May 14, is to be announced.

The talks are free, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.  Face masks are recommended but not required.  We hope to see you there!

 

Science Inquiry Series Explores Cosmic Mysteries

What are the current big mysteries about the universe, and how are scientists trying to solve them?  James Manning, former executive director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, will address this question in the first presentation of the Spring 2025 Science Inquiry Series.

The talk will be presented in the Community Room of the Bozeman Public Library on Wednesday, March 5, at 6:30 pm.  It is sponsored by the Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences, and co-sponsored by the non-profit service organization Hopa Mountain.

The series explores cutting edge science topics, their latest developments, and their relevance to society through speaker presentations followed by questions from the audience.  The talks are free to the public; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Face masks are recommended but not required.

NGC604 – ESA/Webb

In his presentation, titled “Cosmic Conundrums: Things We Still Don’t Know About the Universe,” Manning will describe current cosmic enigmas–from how the universe formed, to dark matter and energy, to whether life exists elsewhere–and how scientists are trying to find answers.

Manning holds a graduate degree from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill in science education.  He’s a past director of the Taylor Planetarium at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, and has worked at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore as Head of the office of Public Outreach, and as Executive Director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific in San Francisco.  Manning has taught, spoken and written extensively on astronomical subjects.

The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period.

 

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