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The Crossroads of Space Exploration: Dr. James R. Webb @ TEDxFIU
James Webb is FIU #39;s resident astronomer. With unrivaled enthusiasm for space exploration, the physics professor has introduced the university and South Florida community to the universe. Every semester, James Webb steps out of the classroom and hosts a series of star parties. These events feature a lecture designed so anyone can understand the complexity of the universe and are capped off by a chance at some stargazing. For 20 years, Webb has worked to build an on-campus observatory. In 2012, FIU broke ground on the Stocker AstroScience Center, a four-story astronomy observatory that will benefit 700 students every semester. When he is not teaching or speaking at local museums or planetariums, Webb performs with his guitar at local coffee shops. His repertoire includes original songs like "The Black Hole Song." The director of the Southeastern Association for Research in Astronomy Observatory at Kitt Peak National Observatory, Webb has had access to five satellite observatories and been awarded 15 research grants.From:TEDxTalksViews:2 0ratingsTime:12:40More inEducation

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