Presentation by Marilee Dea. Typhoon Yolanda hit the Philippines on November 8, 2013, with gusts of 235 mph. View the effects of this typhoon from the perspective of a medical disaster team member. As we Oregonians ponder a forthcoming earthquake, we have lessons to learn from the Filipino people. Marilee Dea has been a Nurse Practitioner since 1975, primarily working in Public Health. She has provided disaster relief and cared for families in Arica, Central America, and most recently the Philippines. She was named Nurse Practitioner of the Year for Oregon. She was recently arrested for civil disobedience at the White House in a peaceful protest against the Keystone Pipeline.
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Typhoon Yolanda
06/29/2014
Marilee Dea
Fossil Fuel Threats to the Columbia Gorge
06/22/2014
Ryan Rittenhouse
Presentation by Ryan Rittenhouse. Coal and oil corporations have proposed a tenfold increase of shipments through the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. These projects pose numerous threats beyond global warming. We can stop these proposals. Ryan Rittenhouse is an environmental organizer. He is with the Friends of the Columbia Gorge. He has worked with Public Citizen and Greenpeace in Texas. His work included fights over the Keystone XL pipeline. He has a degree from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania and he has worked as an independent filmmaker.
Science of the Big Island
06/15/2014
Robert McGown
Recently, Robert McGown travelled to Hawaii to observe the transit of Venus. He then became immersed in the science of the big island. This presentation is about astronomy, atmospheric physics, oceanography, geology, energy, and self-sustainability. Robert McGown is a self-employed electrician whose interests encompass astronomy and physics. He has a Master’s degree in physics and he has co-authored three science books. Robert is also a member of the Rose City astronomers.
Galileo and his Times
06/08/2014
Duane Ray
Presentation by Duane Ray. Galileo (1564-1642) lived in the middle of an exciting time of turmoil in both science and religion. Science was on a path to understanding the world. Religion was redefining itself. Galileo had impact in both areas. His high profile almost got him executed but his connections and his deference to the Church saved his life. We review the turmoil of the time and put Galileo’s life and achievements in their historical context. Duane Ray received a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Pennsylvania.