Women scientists to speak as part of NE lecture series
by Ashley Smicker
reporter
To honor women in science, NE Campus is hosting the Women in Science lecture series this month.
The series brings women who are considered specialists in their fields to the NE Campus from all across Texas.
Dr. Amy Gunter, began the four-part series with Texas Women in Medicine: A History April 8.
Dr. Andrea Schweitzer will continue the series as an entire day of events. The day began with her luncheon presentation, Women In Science, Women Out of Science, Wednesday, April 21.
Schweitzer, an engineering major, received her Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Wisconsin and is an astronomer with the Little Thompson Observatory in Colorado.
She participated in the Voyager flyby of Neptune and also helped test a camera for the Hubble Space Telescope.
Serving as a consultant for NASA business and astronomy education, Schweitzer’s clients have included NASA Headquarters, Southwest Research Institute and Boeing.
Some of her astronomy articles have appeared in publications ranging from the New York Times to Sky & Telescope magazine.
Students and faculty are invited to this seminar and luncheon at 12:30 p.m., in the Center Corner, NSTU 1615A.
Later in the evening, Dr. Pamela Marcum will conclude the day’s sessions with Cosmic Forensics: Understanding Galaxy Evolution By Examining Galactic “Remains.”
Marcum, a professor of physics and astronomy at Texas Christian University, holds degrees in physics and space science.
Marcum has done research for the McDonald Observatory.
On her Web site, Marcum’s biography says she does not mind putting in the long hours and cannot imagine being happy doing anything else.
Marcum’s presentation is aimed at students interested in the field. She speaks at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, in College Hall, NCAB 1111.
Dr. Mary Kay Hemenway will end the month’s events with her presentation, History of Women in Astronomy.
Hemenway received her B.S. in physics from Notre Dame and her Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Virginia.
She is presently a senior lecturer and research associate in physics and astronomy at the University of Texas.
Hemenway, who is currently serving as director of educational services in the astronomy department, will speak Thursday, April 29, at 11 a.m. in Center Corner, NSTU 1615A.
For luncheon presentations, call 817-515-6644 for reservations.
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