Past Events
Explore previous Sol Speaker Series presentations featuring scientists, educators, researchers, specialists, and other guests sharing their knowledge with STARFLEET.
2026
10 Presentations
Aug
15
15
Wild and Wonderful Pluto
Dr. Caitlin Ahrens
CRESST II Assistant Research Scientist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
CRESST II Assistant Research Scientist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Recording not currently available
Jul
18
18
101 Ways to Die in Space
Pam Kingsley
STARFLEET International
STARFLEET International
Recording not currently available
Jun
20
20
Women in Space
Elysia Segal
JPL Solar System Ambassador
JPL Solar System Ambassador
Recording not currently available
May
16
16
Apr
25
25
Star Trek Science
Patrick Sommer
DarkSky International
DarkSky International
Recording not currently available
Apr
18
18
From Analogs to Artemis: Preparing for Space by Understanding Ourselves
Sharife Gacel
JPL Solar System Ambassador
JPL Solar System Ambassador
Recording not currently available
Apr
4
4
Tribute to the Shuttle Program
Vince Ceraso
STARFLEET International
STARFLEET International
Recording not currently available
Mar
21
21
Manoomin: The Story of Wild Rice in Michigan
Barb Barton
Author
Author
Recording not currently available
Feb
21
21
Analog Space Missions — What Are They and How Can They Inform What We Do in Space?
Michael Urvand
JPL Space Ambassador, Region 6 Coordinator
JPL Space Ambassador, Region 6 Coordinator
Recording not currently available
Jan
17
17
We Are Stardust: The Interconnection of All Things
Barb Barton
Astrophotographer / Filmmaker
Astrophotographer / Filmmaker
Recording not currently available
2025
7 Presentations
Aug
23
23
Crocodiles: the Horse-Hunter and the Balrog
Dr. Alexander Hastings
Fitzpatrick Chair of Paleontology, Science Museum of Minnesota
Fitzpatrick Chair of Paleontology, Science Museum of Minnesota
Recording not currently available
Jul
19
19
Jun
21
21
Apr
26
26
Mar
8
8
Feb
20
20
Jan
16
16
2024
11 Presentations
Nov
22
22
Oct
17
17
Sep
19
19
Aug
15
15
Jul
18
18
Jun
20
20
We Are Not Alone: The Quest to Search for Life from Socrates to Webb and Beyond
Salem Emara
NASA JPL Space Ambassador
NASA JPL Space Ambassador
May
16
16
Apr
18
18
Astrophotography: Yes, You Can!
Commodore Mike Calhoun
Director of STARFLEET Sciences
Director of STARFLEET Sciences
Mar
21
21
Feb
15
15
Astronomical Highlights 2024 and Beyond
John French
Abrams Planetarium, Michigan State University
Abrams Planetarium, Michigan State University
Jan
18
18
Star Trek Star Charting: It All Fits Now!
Larry Nemecek
Author of Star Trek: Stellar Cartography
Author of Star Trek: Stellar Cartography
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