Monthly Archives: July 2020

I found this in one of Alex Dessler’s (see here) notebooks. He was among other things the founding chairman of the Space Science Department. Being a department chair is not as fun as it sounds but this is classic Dessler … Continue reading →

I’d known for many years about the audiotape in Dr. Davies’s papers but when I opened that box again a couple weeks ago I realized that we now could easily digitize it. I’m deeply grateful to my colleague Norie Guthrie … Continue reading →

So what else is new? These are what Woodson insiders refer to as the Info Files: They’re where you look for basic information about people, places, and things related to Rice, all in alphabetical order (more or less). If I … Continue reading →

I’m back from vacation, tanned, rested, and fabulous. I was back in the Woodson today looking for a needle in the haystack of the early board records. I didn’t find what I was hoping to (not finished yet, though) but … Continue reading →

Before I leave for vacation I need to tell you all how astonished I was by the reaction to my retirement. Honestly, I had no idea. The comments, emails, and facebook comments were deeply moving and I’m so very grateful … Continue reading →