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I am available to give illustrated presentations on Navajo
astronomy, cosmology and geology where I discuss both the Navajo and
scientific views of how the universe, various celestial objects and our
planet were created. Each presentation
lasts approximately 45 minutes to an hour and can be modified to an audience’s
specific interests and needs.
My Background:
I have been an
astrophysics and scientific cosmology enthusiast since 1999 after I read a
chapter about the scale of the universe in a general astronomy book. My primary interest is deep space
astrophysics including stellar and galactic evolution, celestial mechanics
and gamma-ray astrophysics. Particle physics and quantum mechanics also
interest me along with particle accelerator experiments due to implications
they could have for scientific cosmology.
My
interest in geology and geophysics began with an early fascination for rivers
and streams and why they flowed a particular course. Specific interests include aquifer geology,
Andean orogeny, the Colorado Plateau which includes the Navajo Nation,
watershed geology and Yellowstone geology.
I was born
in Flagstaff, Arizona and am an enrolled member of the
Navajo Nation. My mother is from
the Birdsprings-Leupp, Arizona area of the southwestern portion
of the Navajo Nation. My maternal clan
is Todich'ii'nii (Bitter Water) and my maternal grandfather's clan
is Tsi'naajinii (Black Streaked Wood
People). My father was of Spanish
descent. I received my Bachelor of Business Administration degree in
economics and finance from Temple
University. My other interests include art history,
drawing landscapes, economics, jazz music, structural engineering and urban
planning.
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