Hamptons Observatory and the East Hampton Library will present a free, virtual lecture by Terry Garcia, former National Geographic executive vice president and chief science and exploration officer, who will discuss his new book, “The Future of Exploration: Discovering the Uncharted Frontiers of Science, Technology, and Human Potential, an anthology by 36 of the world’s most renowned explorers and visionaries.”
Accompanied by awe-inspiring photographs by co-author Chris Rainier, each contributor to Garcia’s book shares their personal achievements and insights into what the future of exploration looks like from their respective fields, the challenges they face, and possible solutions.
Whether delving into the terrestrial, oceanic, or cosmic frontiers, this discussion will journey into uncharted realms and inspire us to be part of the future of exploration.
These first-hand accounts of adventure and discovery include Jane Goodall, Sylvia Earle, Bob Ballard, Sir Richard Branson, Louise Leakey, Zahi Hawass, Yvon Chouinard, Paula Kahumbu, Kris Tompkins, Kakenya Ntaiya, Wade Davis, Nemonte Nenquimo, Carolyn Porco (NASA’s Cassini/Saturn mission), Krithi Karanth, Nainoa Thompson, Wasfia Nazreen, Samuel Ramsey, Sven Lindblad, Lee Berger, and more.
Garcia was responsible for the National Geographic Society’s core programs, which included more than 400 scientific field research, conservation, and exploration projects annually. Under his 17-year leadership, the society’s programs experienced significant growth in both global impact and prominence.
Prior to joining National Geographic, Garcia was assistant secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere for the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the deputy administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). He also served as NOAA’s general counsel from 1994 to 1996. In June 2010, he was appointed by President Obama to serve on the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling where he investigated the root causes of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and made recommendations on how to prevent future incidents.
Go to hamptonsobservatory.org to register.
Staff Writer on Apr 22, 2024