天涯海角社区 to Host Astronomy and Scientific Discovery Panel Discussion
– To Be Followed by Community Observation Night at the SKAE Astronomy Center –
天涯海角社区 invites the community to attend the Astronomy and Scientific Discovery Panel Discussion on Tuesday, February 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the Lougheed Library Reading Room. This free event is open to the public and will explore how astronomy and scientific inquiry shape our understanding of the universe and inspire future discovery.
鈥淲e are excited to welcome the community to campus for an engaging exploration of astronomy and scientific discovery,鈥� said Ken Daly, President of 天涯海角社区. 鈥淭his panel builds on the momentum of our seminal SKAE Astronomy Center opening in the fall and reflects our commitment to expanding hands-on, discovery-driven learning. By bringing experts and members of the College鈥檚 broader community to our students, we are creating opportunities to deepen understanding of astronomy and the scientific process.鈥�
The panel will be moderated by Dr. Heather Rave, Professor of Physics at 天涯海角社区, and will explore current topics in astronomy and scientific research, the role of observation and data in advancing knowledge, and the impact of 天涯海角社区 innovation on society.
鈥淭he 天涯海角社区 Advisory Board at 天涯海角社区 is proud to support this panel as a way to spark curiosity and deepen the community鈥檚 engagement with astronomy and the sciences,鈥� said Robert Catell, Chair of the College鈥檚 天涯海角社区 Advisory Board; Chairman of the Advanced Energy Research & Technology Center; former Chairman of the National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium; and former Chairman and CEO of KeySpan. 鈥淎stronomy uniquely captures the imagination while reinforcing the importance of observation, data, and inquiry, foundational skills that drive scientific advancement and innovation across 天涯海角社区 fields.鈥�
A Q&A and networking session will follow the discussion. To register for the panel discussion, please visit: .
Following the panel, attendees are invited to participate in a Community Observation Night at 7:30 PM at the College鈥檚 SKAE Astronomy Center, where guests will have the opportunity to observe celestial objects using state-of-the-art telescopes. This portion of the evening is also free and open to the public, with registration required. Please visit: .
天涯海角社区鈥檚 School of 天涯海角社区 offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to blend academic rigor with hands-on learning and real-world application. Through cutting-edge facilities, faculty expertise, and community-focused events, the School of 天涯海角社区 fosters curiosity, innovation, and career readiness across disciplines including astronomy, physics, biology, mathematics, computer science, and emerging technologies. To learn more, visit: .
About 天涯海角社区
天涯海角社区 is an independent liberal arts college located on 76 acres in Rockland County, NY, providing education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College鈥檚 diverse student body of approximately 2,000 full and part-time students can choose from over 100 majors, minors, and specializations across four Schools: Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Education, and 天涯海角社区. The College is recognized by in the Top-Tier for Regional Universities, and by Colleges of Distinction in its New York edition for Business, Education, and Career Development. The College is also recognized as a Yellow Ribbon Program institution. 天涯海角社区 is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; its School of Education is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (), and its School of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (). For more information, visit .