What we’re about
Our Cosmos is a science advocacy group whose purpose is to promote community engagement and interest in all aspects of the Cosmos and to foster intellectual curiosity. Activities include exploring the fields of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM), environmental science and medicine. Although originally oriented more toward the hard sciences, we now have expanded our focus to include science-related social issues such as public health, conservation, and the environment. Our Cosmos strives to bring attention to information, people, and organizations that will advance knowledge, benefit society and improve the way we live. It was inspired by the world renowned late astronomer and science popularizer, Dr. Carl Sagan.
The primary focus is through an edutainment (education and entertainment) platform; e.g. stage venues, lectures, hands-on exhibits, and tours of geological/archaeological/astronomical/other sites.
Most in-person activities are centered in the Orange County/Los Angeles greater metropolitan areas. This Meetup was designed to create a real, face-to-face community. Friends and family are always invited except for certain events due to space limitation. Our Platform involves meeting real people and doing real things in the real world.
Since the start of the pandemic in 2020 we have been presenting a wide array of webinars, talks, and other online events from all over the world. There is a rich and diverse range of offerings online and we will continue to present these to you.
Having said that, the focus of the group remains in-person events.
We encourage our members to contact us with ideas for events!
One Last Thing!
The goal is for each event to be interesting and memorable for everyone. Some events require reserving places for those who have RSVP'd or meeting at a specific place so that we all go as a group. If you are signed up and do not show up, you are a No-Show. If this is a habit, you may be blocked from signing up for some events or even removed from the group. Generally we only allow two or three No-Shows before doing this. We ask that you please be responsible and communicative so the rest of the group does not end up waiting for you when you aren't coming. No-Shows include last-minute cancellations for events with waiting lists.
Upcoming events (4+)
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Orange County Astronomers Monthly General Meeting
Hybrid event by Orange County Astronomers
https://ocastronomers.org/NOTE: In-person is NO HOST
Date: Friday, January 10, 7:30 pm
In-person Venue: Irvine Lecture Hall of the Chapman University
336 N Center St, Orange, CA 92866Zoom Link: https://www.ocastronomers.org/gmreg
About:
Vera C. Rubin Observatory will begin operation late this year. The observatory will employ a number of innovative technologies while conducting a ten-year survey of the southern sky, providing access to a vast data set that will enable an unprecedented number of discoveries. Learn more about this amazing new observatory and the types of science it will support.Ardis Herrold is the Senior Education Specialist for Rubin Observatory. She oversees the Rubin Observatory Education program, which includes creation of classroom investigations using authentic data, teacher support materials, and teacher professional development.
Prior to joining Rubin Observatory, Ardis taught physical, Earth, and space sciences at the high school and college level, as well as working in planetariums and observatories. Ardis is a Past President of the National Earth Science Teachers Association and twice Past President of the Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association. A lifelong amateur astronomer, she has a personal observatory near Tucson, AZ, where she enjoys imaging deep sky objects, comets and supernovae.This is a free and open to the public hybrid event, held both in-person and online. Due to the newly effective insurance requirements, we regret that we can not allow people under 18 on the Chapman Campus, they are welcome to attend online.
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AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is the 'new' tool and buzz word lately and there seems to be a lot of controversy around it. Will it help us or will it harm us? Maybe we figure out how to use 'AI' to free your creativity, streamline tasks and optimize your time!
"Expand your horizons with AI technology that connects you to the world effortlessly." ~Quantum Ai Suite
Catch us LIVE Friday, January 10th at 9pm Pacific time, or in a #replay, on the Everyday Spacer Facebook page or the Everyday Spacer YouTube channel...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewnBXNEL10oEach week that we don't have a guest, we'll chat about something interesting that YOU can do or what others have done involving space exploration, science and astronomy which may inspire you to take action yourself!
Stop on by and ask questions or let us know if you have done anything like this. We want to hear from you!
We broadcasting live on Friday nights from Facebook and YouTube at...
9pm Pacific time
10pm Mountain time
11pm Central time
12midnight Eastern timeIn North America
Just look for Everyday Spacer on either platform on Friday nights, or catch the replay later, at your convenience.
If You or Someone You Know Has Done Something Interesting With...
- Space Exploration
- Science
- Astronomy
...like that, we'd love to share our live! Just pick a date and let us know what you'd like to talk about and, if it's on topic, we'll make you a guest on our show!
Message me here or send an email to: Pam at Everyday Spacer dot com if you have any questions or you would like to be a guest on our show!
- Understanding Personality Disorders [Free Webinar]Link visible for attendees
Online webinar by Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
https://www.mindspringhealth.org/Date & Time: Tuesday, January 14 · 10 - 11am PST
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-personality-disorders-free-webinar-tickets-1110481332559Note: If you register you will receive a link to the video the day after the webinar.
About this event:
Personality describes everything about you, and personality disorders can be challenging to manage. In addition to dealing with the illness itself, people often struggle with the myths and stigma surrounding personality disorders. Explore the categories of personality disorders, their symptoms, causes & risk factors in this one-hour seminar sponsored by United Way of Central Iowa.
Meet the Instructor: Jaymi Dormaier is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 10+ years of experience in the mental health field. In Jaymi's career as a social worker and therapist, she has worked with diverse populations focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, foster care, adoption, homelessness, and addiction. She is passionate about helping others live a life they love.
A limited number of webinar tickets are available on Eventbrite, and additional tickets are available at https://www.mindspringhealth.org/get-involved/webinars-and-events
Fine print: Certificates of attendance are provided at no cost. CEUs are not provided. Everyone who registers will receive the webinar recording & resource info 24 hours after the live event. Sponsored by United Way of Central Iowa.
- PPC Webinar | Microplastics Within Us: Are We Becoming Plastic People?Needs location
Online event by Plastic Polution Coalition
Date: January 15 , 2-3 pm PT | 5-6 pm ET
Register here: https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/event/ppc-webinar-011525
Microplastics are being found in our food and drinks—including water, beer, fruit, honey, salt, and vegetables—and in Earth’s air, soils, and oceans. Microplastics and plastic chemicals have been found in our bodies too; in our bloodstreams, brains, breast milk, feces, hearts, lungs, penises, placentas, semen, stomachs, testes, uteruses, and veins. What are the implications for the future of humanity? What can we as a society do about the growing danger of microplastics? How can you protect yourself and your loved ones?
Join Plastic Pollution Coalition on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, for a discussion with scientific, advocacy, and media experts about microplastics in us, and the importance of culture change, systems shifts, and plastic-free solutions that protect our health.
Joining the discussion will be Yvette Arellano, Founder and Executive Director at Fenceline Watch; Erica Cirino, Author and Communications Manager at Plastic Pollution Coalition; and Dr. Leonardo Trasande, Vice Chair for Research and Jim G. Hendrick, MD Professor of Pediatrics at NYU Langone Health. The webinar will be moderated by Alejandra Warren, Co-Founder and Executive Director at Plastic Free Future.
Yvette Arellano, Founder & Executive Director, Fenceline Watch
Yvette Arellano (they/them) is a Mexican-American Gulf Coast organizer based in Houston, Texas. They are the Founder & Executive Director of Fenceline Watch, an environmental justice organization dedicated to the eradication of toxic multigenerational harm on communities living along the fenceline of the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Yvette has testified before Congress, the EPA, and state and federal legislative bodies about public health impacts from toxic exposure and potential solutions. They have aided in crisis response after chemical disasters and contributed to efforts to stop fossil fuel expansions, new export terminals, and offshore drilling. Currently, Yvette has been an active participant in negotiations at the United Nations around a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty, advocating for caps on production, chemical reform, and safeguarding vulnerable communities in the U.S. Gulf Coast and Global South.Erica Cirino, Communications Manager, Plastic Pollution Coalition
Erica Cirino (she/her) is the Communications Manager for Plastic Pollution Coalition. She has spent the last decade working as a writer, artist, and author who explores the intersection of the human and more-than-human worlds. Erica is best known for her widely published photojournalistic works that cut through plastic industry misinformation to deliver the often shocking and difficult truths about plastic—the most ubiquitous and insidious manmade material on Earth. This includes her award-winning book, Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis (Island Press, 2021). Erica holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a Minor in Environmental Humanities and a Master of Science in Journalism degree from Stony Brook University.Dr. Leonardo Trasande, Vice Chair for Research and Jim G. Hendrick, MD Professor of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Health
Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP (he/him) is an internationally renowned leader in children’s environmental health. His research focuses on identifying the role of environmental exposures in childhood obesity and cardiovascular risks, and documenting the economic costs for policy makers of failing to prevent diseases of environmental origin in children proactively. Dr. Trasande leads one of 35 centers across the country as part of the National Institute of Health’s Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes program. He has served as a member of numerous scientific committees and expert panels, including: the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Executive Committee of the Council for Environmental Health; the Science and Technical Advisory Committee for the World Trade Center Health Program; the United Nations Environment Programme Steering Committee on a Global Outlook for Chemicals; and the Board of Scientific Counselors for the National Center for Environmental Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Moderator
Alejandra Warren, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Plastic Free Future
Alejandra Warren (she/her) is a sustainability consultant and intersectional environmentalist working on diverse zero waste, resource conservation and intersectional justice projects. She co-founded Plastic Free Future in 2020, a non-profit organization dedicated to the reduction and elimination of plastic pollution through promoting non-toxic reusable alternatives and focusing on outreach to systemically excluded communities. Alejandra is currently involved in local, national, and global policy efforts to address the environmental injustices caused by the toxic “death cycle” of plastics. From soil to humans, Alejandra strongly believes in the interconnectedness of all organisms and that working to heal our relationship with the environment will lead to happier, healthier, and more resilient communities."Plastic People" film info & trailer
Resources
- Plastic People Documentary
- Fenceline Watch
- Plastic Free Future
- NYU Langone Health
- Plastic Contamination Causes Recent Food Recalls
- Plastic Harms Men’s Fertility: How to Protect Your Health
- From Womb to World, Plastics Harm Babies: How to Protect Their Health
- “Plastic People” and “Single-Use Planet” Films Depict the Harms of Plastics
- Microplastics, Nanoplastics, and You
- Babies Vs Plastics
- New Report: Plastic Chemicals Are More Numerous and Hazardous Than Previously Thought
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