By: John Powell
Re: Secrecy

THE SCIENCE AND POLITICS OF UFO RESEARCH

A Symposium, October 28 and 29, 1995, at the Radisson Hotel St.
Paul, Minnesota.

Presented by The Science Museum of Minnesota in cooperation with
UFO Magazine.

The American government holds more than a trillion classified
documents and there is a growing trend towards conducting science
in secret.

Increasingly, scientists sign away their freedoms to work on
government-funded research. By choosing what kind of research to
fund, the government can (and sometimes does) control the
direction of scientific progress, often keeping the knowledge
gained to itself. As a result, we now have good reason to doubt
what we are told about the world by both government authorities
and many of those in the scientific community.

The 1995 Science and Politics of UFO Research Symposium will use
the UFO phenomenon as a vehicle with which to explore the closed
and cloistered world of government research, the process of
scientific discovery, and the strange and often uncomfortable
relationship between science and politics.

Regardless of what you think or believe about UFOs, the
phenomenon provides a unique living classroom in which we can
explore how science works in the real world.

All sessions will take place in the Minnesota Ballroom of the
Radisson Hotel, 11 East Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Early registration discount before August 31! See information
below.

*** Scheduled To Speak ***

--      Terry Hansen, science journalist, symposium moderator.

--      Glenn Campbell is a former computer software developer
turned anti-secrecy activist who has successfully called the
attention of the national news media to strange goings on at Area
51, a highly secret desert research facility that some have
claimed is involved in government UFO research.

--      Don C. Donderi, associate professor, is a research
psychologist who has an interest in the UFO abduction phenomenon.
He participated in a conference on the subject held at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in June 1992. He has
studied the UFO phenomenon since 1966.

--      Ann Druffel is a long-time UFO researcher and author of
several books and many articles on the subject. She is just
completing a biography of the late University of Arizona
atmospheric physicist James McDonald, who courageously defended
the cause of UFO research in the 1960s.

--      Richard Haines, Ph.D., is a physiological psychologist
retired from NASA Ames Research Center, where he did extensive
research on various aspects of the U.S. space program. He has a
special interest in pilot reports of UFOs, analysis of UFO films
and photos, and CE-IV (abduction) reports. He is the author of
several books about UFOs.

--      David M. Jacobs, professor, teaches a college-level course
in UFO research at Temple University. He received one of the
first doctorates awarded for research on a UFO-related subject,
and is author of The UFO Controversy in America and Secret Life,
a study of UFO abduction reports.

--      George Knapp is an investigative journalist and video
producer best known for breaking the story of Bob Lazar, a self-
professed government scientist who claims to have back-
engineered UFO technology at Area 51. Knapp has more recently
traveled to the former Soviet Union where he interviewed Russian
scientists about UFO research there.

--      Bruce Maccabee, Ph.D., is an optical physicist for the Naval
Surface Weapons Research Lab. He has a special interest in UFO
photos and films and has published several scientific papers on
the subject.

--      Jeffrey W. Sainio is a broadcast technician and videotape
analyst for the Mutual UFO Network. He has analyzed many
videotapes alleged to be of UFOs, some of which he has concluded
are genuine.

--      Michael Swords, professor, is a former editor of the Journal
of UFO Studies for the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies. He
has a special interest in the government's behind-the- scenes
relationship with the controversial University of Colorado UFO
research project headed by Dr. Edward Condon.

*** Symposium Schedule ***

-Saturday, October 28

8:30 a.m.       Conference check-in St. Paul Radisson Hotel Minnesota
Ballroom foyer

9:00 a.m.       Welcome and Introduction to the UFO Controversy (Terry
Hansen, science journalist, symposium moderator)

9:20 a.m.       UFO Evidence From Motion-Picture Films and Photographs
(Richard Haines, Ph.D., physiological psychologist, NASA Ames
Research Center, retired)

10:20 a.m.      Questions from audience and discussion

10:50 a.m.      Break

11:05 a.m.      Analysis of UFO Evidence From Videotape Records
(Jeffrey W. Sainio, broadcast technician, MUFON videotape
analyst)

12:05 p.m.      Questions from the audience and discussion

12:35 p.m.      Break for lunch

2:00 p.m.               Analysis of UFO Evidence From Videotapes and Films
(Bruce Maccabee, Ph.D., optical physicist, Naval Surface Weapons
Lab)

3:00 p.m.               Questions from audience and discussion

3:30 p.m.               Break

3:45 p.m.               UFO Research in the Former Soviet Union (George
Knapp, investigative journalist, video producer)

4:45 p.m.               Questions from audience and discussion

5:15 p.m.               Break for dinner

7:15 p.m.               The University of Colorado "Condon" UFO Study and
the U.S. Government (Michael Swords, Ph.D., Western Michigan
University, former editor JUFOS, Center for UFO Studies)

8:15 p.m.               Questions from audience and discussion

8:45 p.m.               Panel discussion:  Media Coverage of the UFO
Controversy; Publishing UFO Research Results; The Politics of
Science and Technology in the Post Cold-War Era; Conflicts of
Interest Between Science and Weapons Development

Participants:  Terry Hansen (moderator)
Jeffrey Sainio
Bruce Maccabee
George Knapp
Michael Swords
Glenn Campbell

-Sunday, October 29

8:30 a.m.               Conference check-in St. Paul Radisson Hotel
Minnesota Ballroom foyer

9 a.m.          Welcome back (Terry Hansen)

9:15 a.m.               Tales of the Test Site: Area 51 and the Human
Circus (Glenn Campbell, anti-secrecy activist, Area 51 Research
Center)

10:15 a.m.      Questions from audience and discussion

10:45 a.m.      Break

11 a.m.         A Scientist versus the System: Dr. James E.
McDonald's Fight for UFO Knowledge (Ann Druffel, long-time UFO
investigator and author of many books and articles on the
subject)

12:00 Noon      Questions from audience and discussion

12:30 p.m.      Break for lunch

2 p.m.          The History of UFO Abduction Research and Current
Issues(David M. Jacobs, Ph.D., Department of History, Temple
University)

3:00 p.m.               Questions from audience and discussion

3:30 p.m.               Break

3:45 p.m.               The Scientific Context of Abduction Research (Don
C. Donderi, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Psychology,
McGill University)

4:45 p.m.               Questions from audience and discussion

5:15 p.m.               Break for dinner.

7:15 p.m.               Panel discussion: UFO Abduction Experience
Hypotheses; Limitations of the Scientific Method; Current
Research Handicaps

Participants:  Terry Hansen (moderator)
Ann Druffel
David Jacobs
Don Donderi
Richard Haines

8:45 p.m.               Closing comments and adjourn.

* E-mail address for content questions:  twhansen@cuix.pscu.com

Note:  The above schedule may need to be revised as conference
date approaches.

*** Registration Information ***

-       Two-day, single-day, or half-day rates are available. See
rates below.

-       Preregistration is recommended. Early-bird discounts are
available for those who register before August 31, 1995.

-       Please allow two to three weeks for registration processing.
You will receive a written confirmation in the mail.

*** Fees ***
                Before August 31        After September 1
Full two days:  $90                     $120
One day:                $50                     $70
Half day:               $30                     $50

Student rate: 15% discount (high school and university students
with i.d.)

Group Discount: 15% discount for groups of 10 or more (must
register together as a group).

Note:  If you are registering for the one-day or half-day option,
there is no need to specify which day or half day you wish to
attend.

Cancellations/Refunds: All cancellations must be in writing.
Cancellations received before September 29, 1995, will receive a
refund less a $25 processing charge. Cancellations received after
September 30 will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee. No
refunds will be made after October 13.

For additional information:
Call The Science Museum of Minnesota at (612) 221-4742.
Or E-mail penson@geom.umn.edu

*** Accommodations ***

The Radisson Hotel is offering special rates for conference
attendees. Some other nearby hotels are listed below as well.
Plan to make reservations well in advance of conference dates.

Radisson Hotel 11 East Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55101

Special Conference Rate.
$80 per night single or double.
Airport Express service: $8 one way, $11.50 round-trip, shuttles
every half hour.
When you call for reservations, make sure to mention that you are
registered for the Science Museum of Minnesota's UFO conference.
Call 1-800-333-3333 or 612-292-1900 (call early to ensure space
availability).

Crown Sterling Suites 175 East 10th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101

Two-room suites.
Regular suites:  $139/night for single or double.
Executive suites: $167/night for single or double.
Free parking.
Free airport shuttle.
Call 1-800-433-4600.

Kelly Inn Best Western 161 St. Anthony Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55101

$84/night for double room.
$74/night for single room.
Free parking.
Call 612-227-8711.


*** Registration ***

Complete this form and return to:

Science Museum of Minnesota
Continuing Education
30 East 10th Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Fax: (612) 221-4528

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Half-day: (No. Attending) x $50 per person = $__________

Check here if you are a student (15% discount)
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PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE DETAILS
by Julian Hiscox.

COSPAR
The international Committee on Space Research, COSPAR 1996
commission F assembly will be held in Birmingham (England!)
between the 14th and 20th July, 1996.  So far, MARSBUGS has
learned that there will be a symposium on planetary engineering--
Implanting Life on Mars--organized by Prof. Robert H. Haynes
(President of the Royal Society of Canada).

IAF Congress
The 46th IAF Congress of the international Astronautical
Federation will be held in Oslo, Norway, between the 2nd and 6th
October, 1996.  The conference is entitled, ,,Benefits of Space
for Humanity.%

The Case for Mars
International Conference for the Exploration and Colonization of
Mars will be held at the University of Colorado, Boulder,
Colorado, USA, July 17th-20th, 1996.  Further details may be
found on:
http://spot.colorado.edu/~marscase/home.html

Further details on the above conferences will be published when
available.
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JOURNAL REVIEW: JBIS
by Julian Hiscox.

JBIS is short for the Journal of the British Interplanetary
Society, which is devoted to the science and technology of space.
It is published by the British Interplanetary Society
(bis@cix.compulink.co.uk) a British pro-space society based in
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London.  Back issues are available from them at a modest cost
(about $10 including postage).

The past several issues may be of interest to MARSBUGS readers as
they detail Mars Exploration in three special issues edited by
Dr. Robert Zubrin.  In this issue of MARSBUGS we will briefly
review the first issue of this series.  Author addresses are
provided so that reprints may be more easily obtained.

JBIS Vol.48, No. 7. Mars Exploration (Part 1).

Practical methods for near-term human exploration of Mars.
Authors:  Robert M. Zubrin, Martin Marietta Astronautics, PO Box
179, Denver, CO 80201, USA.  David B. Weaver, Johnson Space
Center, Houston, Texas 77058, USA.

The paper describes a mechanism by which human exploration of
Mars may be realized using near-term technology.  The key focus
of the article is in situ propellant production utilizing Martian
resources, specifically the production of CH4/O2 and H2O on the
Martian surface.  The authors also discuss a variety of missions,
habitats, consumable and crew composition.  Also, presented is
how this technology may be applied for a return to the Moon.  The
article is well written and although it contains some technical
detail, it is easily understood.


Exploration of the future habitability of Mars.  Author:  Martyn
J. Fogg, Probability Research Group, c/o 44 Hogarth Court,
Fountain Drive, London, SE19 1UY, U.K.

This paper is essentially a review article concerning the
materials on Mars required for planetary engineering,
specifically terraforming (the creation of a human habitable
biosphere).  The paper is well written and Fogg briefly reviews
what is required to terraform Mars and then describes the ancient
climate of Mars, making the point that Mars was once more clement
for life.  Fogg then describes what is known about the current
volatile inventory, concentrating specifically of the location
and quantity of CO2 and H2O.

Concepts for in situ resource utilization on Mars--a personal
historical perspective.  Author:  J.R. French, JRF Engineering
Services, 2111 Selby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA.

This is a short article essentially summed up by the title.  It
is written by a previous Manager of Advanced Studies at the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory and presents a non-technical history of in
situ propellant production (ISPP).  The author makes the
excellent point that during exploration of the Earth, materials
such as food and fuel were obtained along the way, rather than
taken for both forward and return journeys.  The article argues
that ISPP is a logical step in space exploration.


Mars multi-sample return mission.  Authors:  Evgeny Y.A.
Shafirovich and Udo I. Goldshleger, Institute of Structural
Macrokinetics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka, Moscow
142432, Russia.

The paper describes a Mars sample return mission, with a single
assent/ decent vehicle.  The mission calls for either a direct
return to Earth or a rendezvous in low Martian orbit; three hops
on Mars are planned.  In situ resources are utilized with Martian
CO2 acting as an oxidizer.  The paper goes into detail on the
performance characteristics of a CO2/metal rocket engine and the
authors estimate that an improved Proton or Ariane-5 launcher is
sufficient for the mission.


Terraforming Mars with four war-surplus bombs.  Author:  Robert
A. Mole, 1441 Mariposa Avenue, Boulder, Co. 80302. USA.

Mole presents a scenario, similar to Sagan's, in which nuclear
devices would be used to generate dust, which would cover and
darken the Martian South Polar Cap.  This, he suggests, would
cause the CO2 to sublime (via solar heating) and trigger the
runaway greenhouse affect described by McKay, Toon, Kasting and
McKay and Zubrin.  Mole bases his estimates on the eruption of
Mount St. Helens and the amount of dust released from that
explosion, although precise calculations are absent.
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