The Wilderness Center Welcomes Astronomer Dr. Quyen Hart for 2026 Shapley Lecture Series

The Wilderness Center (TWC) is honored to welcome Harlow Shapley Lecturer Dr. Quyen Hart, Ph.D., October 1–3, 2026, for three special presentations of “Rising Above: How Space Telescopes Rewrite Astronomy.” With presentations designed for high school and college students, the general public, and educators, the three-day Shapley Lecture Series offers several opportunities to hear directly from a professional astronomer whose career has been dedicated to astronomy research, education, and sharing the wonders of the universe with others. Dr. Hart is currently Project Scientist for James Webb Space Telescope Science Communications in the Office of Public Outreach at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland.

2026 Shapley Lecture Schedule

STUDENT PRESENTATION
Thursday, October 1 | 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Designed for high school and college students.

PUBLIC PRESENTATION
Friday, October 2 | 7–8 p.m.
Planetarium Show at 8:30 p.m.
Star Watch to follow, weather permitting.

EDUCATOR PRESENTATION
Saturday, October 3 | 10–11 a.m.
Open to educators.
All Shapley Lecture activities—including the presentations, Friday evening planetarium
show and Star Watch—are free. Registration is required.

Registration:
https://secure.wildernesscenter.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F56249

Location:
The Wilderness Center
9877 Alabama Ave SW
Wilmot, OH 44689

The Wilderness Center
330-359-5235 ext. 228
WildernessCenter.org