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Dr. Huey’s History of Science Series, Session 3, May 28, 2025, Opens with Archivist Tara Wood & Historic Scientific Texts

Six Week Series by Cecil Huey titled “Space isn’t What it Used to be, Time isn’t Doing so Well Either, and Reality is a Crapshoot: Science from Pythagoras to Planck for Bar Stool Physicists and Starbucks Philosophers.”

Information on Emeritus College 6 Week Series on the History of Science by Dr. Cecil Huey Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering

Session 3 Guide (Email emerituscollege@clemson.edu for a session zoom link)

Cecil’s Power Point Symbol Key

Series Course Syllabus

Emeritus College Surprises Provost Jones with a Resolution of Appreciation and Esteem

On Emeritus Day, April 22, 2025, Dr. Robert H. Jones, Clemson’s Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, received special recognition from Clemson University’s Emeritus College, the academic home to over 800 emeritus faculty. The Resolution of Appreciation and Esteem was approved by the Advisory Board and presented during the new emeriti recognition ceremony in the Bell South Auditorium. The reading, by Chip Egan, Advisory Board member, delighted Provost Jones who was not anticipating the special honor.

Pictured left to right: President Clements, Provost Jones, and Cecil Huey, Chair of the Emeritus College Advisory Board

Resolution of Appreciation and Esteem

Whereas, Dr. Robert H. Jones has served Clemson University as Chief Academic Officer and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost for a decade, and

Whereas, his tenure has been marked by conspicuous devotion to the faculty, our students, and the University, and

Whereas, his deep links to the University as an alumnus and his devotion to its land grant mission are manifest in his exemplary service, and

Whereas, his efforts have been central to teaching, service, and research mission of the University in ways too numerous to count, and

Whereas, this service has been rendered with courage, steadfastness, patience and good humor, and

Whereas, his high standards of performance and integrity serve as an example, much to be admired and emulated, and

Whereas, the emeritus faculty hold him in high esteem and warm regard, and

Whereas, the faculty wish to affirm this esteem and regard and desire to express appreciation for his efforts, therefore

Be It Resolved, that the Emeritus College proclaims its appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Robert H. Jones for his faithful service to the University and its faculty and students and looks forward tosoonwelcoming him into the Emeritus College.

Be It Further Resolved, that the Emeritus College wishes for him and his family continued success, good health, and happiness for many years to come.

Emeritus College Recognizes New Members and Current Members Receive Awards, April 22, 2025

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Clemson University Emeritus College welcomed new members and honored its annual award recipients during its 22nd celebration ceremony and luncheon. President Jim Clements and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Bob Jones welcomed 21 new emeritus faculty members to the college and Cecil Huey, professor emeritus and chair of the Emeritus College Advisory Board, welcomed nine affiliate, associate, and honorary members.

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Special 6 Week Series with Dr. Cecil Huey: Space isn’t What it Used to be, Time isn’t Doing so Well Either, and Reality is a Crapshoot – Science from Pythagoras to Planck for Bar Stool Physicists and Starbucks Philosophers, Wednesdays beginning May 14!

Space isn’t What it Used to be, Time isn’t Doing so Well Either, and Reality is a Crapshoot – Science from Pythagoras to Planck for Bar Stool Physicists and Starbucks Philosophers

(Six Sessions on Wednesdays, May 14, 2025– June 18, 2025)

Cecil O. Huey, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University

The ways we see ourselves and our universe have evolved from Babylonian metaphysics to a “modern” notion of reality that, even with millennia of thought behind us, remains a bit sketchy. This course will explore the convoluted tangle of scientific thinking that stretches from the Pythagoreans to Einstein’s relativity and the quantum revolution with a focus on cosmology and the physical sciences. It will be safe for barstool physicists having only dim memories of junior high math and Starbucks philosophers who don’t “do science” at all.

Sessions will be sufficiently “stand-alone” to accommodate inevitable conflicts and missed dates. In the interest of continuity, latter sessions will include brief “catch-up” reviews of previous topics.

Full Syllabus

Date: May 14, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Seminar Room & Zoom

Session 1—The opening session includes an introduction to the course, including its aims and organization, and an overview of the Ancient’s efforts to apprehend their world and to describe it. The focus will be on the Egyptians, Babylonians, and the Mediterranean world, through Aristotle.

Email emerituscollege@clemson.edu for the Zoom link

Full Syllabus

Session 2—This session examines the conceptual challenges facing early thinkers as their efforts to refine and sometimes escape Aristotelian dogma and to carefully apply refined observations and analytical methods and, especially, the watershed contributions of Galileo, Kepler, and Copernicus.

Date: May 21, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Seminar Room & Zoom

Email emerituscollege@clemson.edu for the Zoom link

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Session 3—Here the focus falls on Newton, the Newtonian revolution, Maxwell, and advances in understanding and rigorous analysis that provided a foundation for the coming, transforming achievements of the early twentieth century.

Date: May 28, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Seminar Room & Zoom

Email emerituscollege@clemson.edu for the Zoom link

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Session 4—Attention is devoted to Einstein and the Theory of Relativity, one of the most consequential scientific developments of the twentieth century. The discussion follows Einstein’s own description of his thoughts aimed at lay audiences.

Date: June 4, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Seminar Room & Zoom

Email emerituscollege@clemson.edu for the Zoom link

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Session 5—Hard on the heels of Relativity came the Quantum revolution. This discussion traces the emergence of Quantum theory from early conceptual challenges through important, initial observations and examines the famous Einstein-Bohr debate.

Date: June 11, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Seminar Room & Zoom

Email emerituscollege@clemson.edu for the Zoom link

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Session 6—This final session will further explore Quantum theory and a few of its most puzzling aspects and conclude with a course wrap-up.

Date: June 18, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hybrid, Seminar Room & Zoom

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Audiology & Technology: Understanding Hearing Loss and Your Options with Dr. Tarvin, Audiologist, April 29, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (Hybrid)

Please join the Well-Being Committee on April 29, 2025, at 10:00 am – 11:30 am, in the Seminar Room at the Emeritus College (hybrid), for the first in a series of exciting programming scheduled over the next year with focus on well-being: 

Title: Audiology & Technology: Understanding Hearing Loss and Your Options with Dr. Tarvin, Audiologist

Description: Hearing loss affects more than just your ears—it impacts brain health, communication, and overall well-being. This presentation will explore the physiology of hearing loss, its potential risks and consequences, and the latest advancements in hearing aid technology. Learn what to consider when selecting hearing aids, the options available today, and how to choose the right provider to ensure the best care for your hearing health.

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Time: 10:00 am

Hybrid: In the Seminar Room and online

Email emerituscollege@clemson.edu for the Zoom link.