Instructor -  Lauren Albin

No Course Fee for Members

In collaboration with the Museum of Science, Boston the Young Harris Planetarium invites you to an exclusive screening of "God, Science and Our Search for Meaning." Written and narrated by international bestselling author Dan Brown and produced by the Museum of Science, Boston, this show presents a one-of-a-kind exploration of humankind's oldest questions, offers exciting new possibilities and unveils the startling interplay between science and religion as they both strive to illuminate our deepest mysteries. After the show, enjoy a walk through the night sky where you can learn to identify this season's brightest stars and constellations.  Before leaving, have the opportunity to contribute to Planetarium Director Lauren Albin's research study on joy, wonder, and awe in astronomy by completing a brief survey with a chance to win an astronomical prize! 

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Lauren Albin earned her MS in Space Studies with an emphasis in astronomy from American Public University and her MFA in poetry from Arizona State University. She is director of the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium and instructor of astronomy at Young Harris College. Before stepping into her role at YHC, she worked as a staff astronomer at Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta and taught English and Creative Writing at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA.