2024 Schedule
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2024 Past Presentations
The (Discreet) Pursuit of Exceptional Gems VIEW PRESENTATION
Simon Teakle
Internationally recognized gemologist and proprietor of Teakle Fine Jewelry & Objects.
Edesia: Feeding the World’s Children VIEW PRESENTATION
Amanda Wallack
Development Director of Edesia Nutrition, a non-profit producer of Plumpy’Nut for USAID, UNICEF, and the World Food Program. Based in North Kingstown, Edesia Nutrition is the recipient of a $137M award from the Bezos Family Foundation.
August 5: War Gaming in Newport Since 1887: A History of War Gaming & the Navy VIEW PRESENTATION
Prof. Jon S. Logel
Professor in War Gaming Department of the Center for Naval Warfare Studies at U.S. Naval War College, specializing American history and influence military education 19th 20th centuries.
August 19: Underwater Archeology and the Shipwrecks of RI VIEW PRESENTATION
Charlotte C.W. Taylor Archaeologist, Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission
Rhode Island has more shipwrecks per square mile than any other state in the country. Working to record the condition and contents of submerged sites has many unique challenges. As an archaeologist at the state agency responsible for the identification and management of historic sites, Charlotte Taylor’s responsibilities include overseeing the study and documentation of the shipwrecks in our waters.
August 26: Annual Meeting of The Watch Hill Conservancy and Special Presention: Exploration and Education on Napatree: A 25-year History VIEW PRESENTATION
WHC Chief Science Advisor Dr. Peter August & WHC Environmental Educators Steve Brown & Hugh Markey In honor of our 25th Anniversary, two of iconic Conservancy programs are celebrated – the Napatree youth education program – The Investigators – and the stewardship of the Napatree Point Conservation Area. This presentation will discuss children discovering coastal conservation, while exploring the shore, and the amazing scientific discoveries found on Napatree.
To view our presentations from prior seasons, please visit: Lanphear LIVE! Presentations from Past Years.
All Lanphear LIVE! video recordings on the WHC YouTube Channel
