EVENT

The Arecibo Observatory and U.S. Techno-Colonialism in Puerto Rico

Title:
The Arecibo Observatory and U.S. Techno-Colonialism in Puerto Rico
Presenter:
Samuel Ginsburg
Affiliations:
Washington State University
Date:
2021-05-04
Academic Year:
2020/21
Description:
This presentation by Samuel Ginsburg (Washington State University) traces the contentious history of the Arecibo Observatory, showing how techno-colonialism and popular narratives converted the radio telescope into something bigger than its scientific contributions.
Video Link:
https://youtu.be/gvTPKx3UV3g
Original Link:
https://www.uidaho.edu/class/mric/archive/2021-spring

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"The Arecibo Observatory and U.S. Techno-Colonialism in Puerto Rico", Renfrew Colloquium Archive, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/mric/items/mric2020-21-031.html