This year’s holiday celebration, held at the Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, took place a week later than usual due to a scheduling conflict, but that didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits January 17. There was another feast of delicious food for everyone who attended. The room was filled with the inviting aroma of savory dishes and […]
Author: Michelle Morales Torres
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Ed Pieret Remembered and His Telescope Collection
Mary Ann McKay, a fellow SMCAS member, used to volunteer for the villages with Ed Pieret approximately between 2020 and 2022. She shared the following that he prepared for the organization: “I graduated with a Batchelor in Science in Physics from Clarkson College. During a summer job I discovered I had more of an aptitude […]
Private Solar Observing at Elementary School
A few board members volunteered for a school assembly at St. Raymond Catholic Elementary School, Menlo Park. It’s also where Board Member Kimberly Alger works. Vice President Jason Zaman and Board Member Chanan Greenberg are the other members that volunteered for this event. Chanan began with the “Size of the Universe” presentation that covers comparable […]
Artemis Mission Prep
By: Mira Kirshnan To Be Updated … The Artemis missions aren’t just about landing on the Moon, they’re also about learning how to stay there, and go farther. Artemis will be the second time we set foot on the moon since the Apollo missions in 1961, and it will not only be vital for gaining […]
🎉 SMCAS Annual Holiday Party – January 31, 6–9 p.m. 🎉
We’re excited to announce that this year’s Society Annual Holiday Party will be held a little later than usual, but it promises to be a wonderful evening! If you haven’t already, mark your calendars for Saturday, January 31, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the welcoming Crystal Springs United Methodist Church (2145 Bunker Hill […]
More Sad News … In Memory of Edmund “Ed” Pieret – A Valued SMCAS Member
We received word that another longtime board member and member, Ed Pieret, passed the morning of October 30. If you didn’t see the email that was sent to the Society this is what the president sent October 31: Dear SMCAS Members,It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of our […]
A Highly Successful Family Science Day at College of San Mateo
This year’s Family Science Day at the College of San Mateo broke recent attendance records with an estimated 2,500 attendees! It was so successful that the Planetarium is considering doubling the number of shows next year to accommodate demand. Although it was the first time without a couple of our dear long time board members, […]
Volunteers Needed for CSM’s Annual Family Science Day – September 27
Since the College of San Mateo has always supported the Society for events, we in turn show our support by assisting with their events. The Society contributes to CSM’s Annual Family Science Day, Saturday, September 27 by holding a variety of activities and assisting with the reception. This is a unique opportunity for solar events, […]
New Faces on the SMCAS Board
There are some new faces on the SMCAS Board and we are very excited to introduce them. One has jumped into the Society with both feet by not only becoming a new member but a board member, too. Please welcome Kimberly Alger to the Society as one of our newest Board Members at Large. Kimberly […]