Passing of Dr. Thomas Phipps
A Genuine Renaissance Man I first contacted Dr. Phipps in 2008 after reading a paper written in 1927 by his father, Dr. Thomas E. Phipps Sr., which measured properties of hydrogen using then-new atomic techniques. I was delighted to learn that Dr. Phipps Jr. was indeed the son of the same, that he had earned […]
Continue Reading...Glen Deen’s Passing
Long-time active NPA member, Glen Deen, passed away Wednesday morning, October 15, 2014, at age 79. Those of you who knew him were aware of his ongoing battle with heart irregularities and shortness of breath. Despite these, Glen’s intense interest in science never wavered. In his last e-mail to me, exactly a month ago, he […]
Continue Reading...Letter from NPA Membership for Resignations
Dear Members of the Natural Philosophy Alliance Board of Directors including Cynthia Whitney Bill Lucas Barry Springer James Newburn David Harrison Martin Kokus Sam Falaki It is clear that the active membership of the Natural Philosophy Alliance (NPA) has no confidence in Barry Springer and James Newburn, as leaders of the NPA, and is calling […]
Continue Reading...Greg on Survey and Upcoming Conference
Dear NPA members, This week has seen a flurry of activity in the NPA. Over 200 people have completed the NPA Survey. If you are one of them, thank you very much. If you’re not, you still can. It only takes a few minutes. The results show strong support for the cause of the traditional […]
Continue Reading...NPA Member Survey
Dear NPA members, Though some notices have gone out with my name attached, I haven’t expressed my take on the NPA situation publicly since my letter accompanying the petition many of you signed in January. My apologies for the long delay. It’s partly exasperation on my part, and partly because I simply haven’t known what […]
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