Stephan Martin, MS

Stephan Martin, MS, is an astronomer, educator, and writer who has taught astronomy and physics at colleges and educational centers across the U.S. for over twenty years.  Currently Assistant Professor of Astronomy at Bristol Community College in southeastern Massachusetts, his current book is Cosmic Conversations, a collection of interviews with scientists, spiritual leaders, and cultural creatives on reality and the nature of the universe (www.cosmicconversations.org).  His current research and writing focuses on the transformative potential of the insights of modern science and their integration into personal experience and everyday life.  He is active in promoting interdisciplinary, experiential, and transformative approaches to exploring the universe and gives talks and workshops on science, spirituality, and transformation around the country.

Trip to Australia in November 2012

Join local astronomer Stephan Martin in Australia in November 2012 for the trip of a lifetime as we experience the wonder, mystery, and beauty of the next great total solar eclipse.  We’ll see abundant wildlife, stargaze under the brilliant southern night sky, and visit with aboriginal elders!  More information including the full itinerary and pricing can be found at:  http://www.elevatedestinations.com/eclipse.html

 

The New Universe-ity Educational Series presents:

Astronomy for Everyone: A Transformative Journey through the Cosmos

Where did everything come from? How did we get here? Is there life beyond Earth? Join astronomer Stephan Martin on a journey to the far reaches of the universe as we explore these questions and more in this exciting new holistic educational series that brings astronomy down to Earth and makes it relevant for everyone. Each session will consist of a presentation of the latest astronomical discoveries followed by discussion and stargazing (weather permitting). No background in science is needed and the sessions may be taken individually or together as a series. Everyone is welcome, so come explore the universe with us!

Mondays, April 23rd – May 7th

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Meditation Hall

The Center at Westwoods

590 Gay Street, Westwood, MA

April 23rd: Cosmology and the Birth of the Universe

April 30th: A Brief History of the Universe

May 7th: Are We Alone?: Alien Life and SETI

Cost: $20 (sliding scale) per session for pre-registrants, $35 for purchasing two sessions together ($5 discount), or $50 for all three ($10 discount)

For more information or to pre-register, contact Steve Martin at smartin@copper.net or (508) 567-1066.

Stephan Martin, MS, is an astronomer, educator, and writer who has taught astronomy and physics at colleges and educational centers across the U.S. for over twenty years.  Currently Assistant Professor of Astronomy at Bristol Community College in southeastern Massachusetts, he is active in promoting interdisciplinary, experiential, and transformative approaches to exploring the universe and gives talks and workshops on science, spirituality, and stargazing around the country.