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Concordians, Scientists, and Authors Sara Seager and Alan Lightman in Conversation

February 11, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

- Free

Let us not underrate the value of a fact; it will one day flower in a truth. “Natural History of Massachusetts,” Thoreau

In the spirit of Thoreau’s work, The Write Connection is thrilled to host this conversation between Concordians Sara Seager and Alan Lightman. Both presenters are scientists and authors, who explore the intersection of the sciences and the humanities in their work.

In this conversation led by Alan Lightman, he and Sara Seager will discuss their writing processes and her latest book, “The Smallest Lights in the Universe: A Memoir.”

Sara Seager is an astrophysicist and a professor of physics and planetary science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She chairs NASA’s Probe Study Team for the Starshade project. Her research is focused on exoplanets and the search for the first Earth-like twin.

Alan Lightman is a physicist, writer, and social entrepreneur. He is a professor of the practice of the humanities at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the founder of Harpswell, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance a new generation of women leaders in Southeast Asia.
This is a virtual event, for more information and to register, visit
https://thoreaufarm.org/concordians-scientists-and-authors-sara-seager-and-alan-lightman-in-conversation/

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Date:
February 11, 2021
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://thoreaufarm.org/concordians-scientists-and-authors-sara-seager-and-alan-lightman-in-conversation/

Venue

Thoreau Farm
341 Virginia Road
Concord, MA 01742 United States
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Phone
5082419601