Virtual Author Talk: Matt Shindell, Ph.D. | June 3

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You’re invited to a captivating Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell, Ph.D., as he discusses his latest book, For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, June 3, 2024

Time: 1 PM

Location: Streaming Online

Event Overview: Mars has always fascinated and mystified humans. Its vivid color, geologic kinship with Earth, and potential for future settlement make Mars a symbol of space exploration. In For the Love of Mars, Shindell explores Mars’ place in the human imagination, from ancient astrologers to modern scientists.

Join us as Matt Shindell, a National Air and Space Museum curator, takes us on a journey through time, introducing us to historical figures from various eras and cultures who have contributed to our understanding of Mars. Highlights will include:

Mayan astrologer priests who used Mars in their seasonal calendars and religious ceremonies.
Babylonian astrologers saw Mars as an omen.
Scientific Revolution figures who began to comprehend Mars as a world.
Victorian astronomers searched for signs of intelligent life.
20th- and 21st-century scientists who established a technological presence on Mars.

Shindell will also discuss writers and artists from each period who have taken us on imagined journeys to Mars. This talk will show how Mars exploration has evolved and expanded our universe’s knowledge.

About the Author: Matthew Shindell, Ph.D., is a historian of science with expertise in science studies. As the Curator of Earth and Planetary Science at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, he oversees the Museum’s collection of spacecraft and artifacts related to Earth’s and our solar system’s exploration. Shindell co-hosts the Museum’s podcast, AirSpace, and has curated significant exhibitions like Exploring the Planets. He is the author of For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet (2023) and several other notable works.

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Washington signs with USI

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball announced the signing of junior forward Jared Washington (Venus, Texas) for the 2024-25 season. Washington is the fourth player to sign with USI and Head Coach Stan Gouard this spring.

“Jared is a highly skilled guard who can play multiple positions with his size and athletic ability,” Gouard said. “He’s a gifted shooter and is a true two-way player that takes pride in guarding multiple positions.

“Playing at Weatherford College has given him the opportunity to compete against and alongside some of the top competition in the country,” continued Gouard. “We are extremely excited to welcome Jared to the family.”

Washington comes to USI after playing last season at Weatherford where he set the Coyotes’ single season record for points with 585 points. The 6-foot-3 guard also was the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference Player of the Year, first-team All-Conference, All-Region V, and honorable mention NJCAA All-American after averaging 18.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.

Prior to his year at Weatherford, Washington spent a year at Midwestern State University as a freshman. He averaged 4.3 points and 1.9 rebounds in 17 games.

Before entering the collegiate ranks, Washington lettered in basketball at Mansfield High School (Mansfield, Texas). He was a three-time first-team All-District and All Regional selection (2020, 2021, 2022), while earning the district MVP honor twice (2021, 2022).

Mansfield and Washington also combined to earn the state championship in 2019 and 2020.

The Screaming Eagles reached the Ohio Valley Conference Championship post-season in 2023-24 marking the second-straight season since USI made the transition to NCAA Division I. USI appeared in the 2023 College Basketball Invitational during its first transition year.

Wesselman Pickleball Complex Ribbon Cutting Today at 3:00 p.m.

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Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry will join the Department of Parks & Recreation and Explore Evansville this afternoon to cut the ribbon on the new Wesselman Pickleball Complex, located near the tennis courts inside Wesselman Park.

The ribbon cutting, which will take place at 3:00 p.m., immediately precedes the first tournament of the season. The Paramount Pickleball Tournament will kick off Friday, May 31, at 8:00 a.m.

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Otters fall in extras to Wild Things

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EVANSVILLE, IN – The Evansville Otters (5-12) dropped their fourth series of the year in extra innings tonight against the Washington Wild Things (11-5) 6-2 at Bosse Field.

While the offense was limited from Evansville, they were in a favorable position late but came up short.

Scoring did not begin until the seventh inning from either side. After a two-run homer from Washington, Anthony Calarco came up in the bottom of the frame and hit a mammoth shot over the right field wall to cut the deficit in half.

In the bottom of the ninth and down to their final out, Mike Peabody delivered with his first base hit since returning from the injured list with an RBI knock to score David Mendham who reached on a single earlier in the inning. The game was tied at two.

Later in the frame, the Otters had the bases loaded but left all runners stranded, sending the game into extras.

In the top of the tenth inning, Michael McAvene nabbed the first two outs of the inning, holding the ghost runner on second. After a walk, two errors in the same at-bat resulted in a ball being booted to the outfield, scoring a run and giving Washington a 3-2 lead.

The next batter hit a three-run home run to center, making it a four-run advantage for the Wild Things. Evansville went down one-two-three in their finals at-bats.

Braden Scott started the game for the Otters. He pitched six and one third innings, giving up two runs on six hits with three walks and five strikeouts.

Jon Beymer came out of the bullpen next. All of the outs he recorded were via the strikeout, giving up just one hit. Pat Miner tossed a scoreless ninth to compliment his teammates.

Leading the way with two hits, Mendham got back on track with a 2-for-4 night after losing his six-game hit streak yesterday. Jomar Reyes also had a multi-hit game.

The Otters will attempt to avoid the sweep tomorrow against Washington. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. CT for the series finale. Coverage is available on the Otters Digital Network and FloBaseball.

Shider signs with USI

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball announced the signing of junior forward Jadyn Shider (Albany, Georgia) for the 2024-25 season. Shider is the third player to sign with USI and Head Coach Stan Gouard this spring.

“When I think about Jayden, I think about toughness,” said Gouard. “He has the ability to face up to 15 in the post or play with his back to the basket.

“Jayden brings grit to the team and will have an opportunity to make an impact on both ends of the floor with a terrific combination of length, strength, and toughness,” concluded Gouard.

Shider comes to USI after a two-year stint at Northwest Florida State College where he was named second-team All-Panhandle Conference in 2023-24. The 6-foot-8 forward posted 8.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists during his second season with Northwest Florida. He also recorded a season-high 22 points and 19 rebounds versus East Central Community College.

During his freshman season with Northwest Florida, Shider posted 3.1 points and 2.5 rebounds 34 games. He recorded a season-high 12 points twice and seven rebounds versus John A. Logan College.

Prior to playing at Northwest Florida, Shider lettered in basketball, football, and cross country at Dougherty High School (Albany, Georgia). He was named first-team All-Region in 2020-21 and second-team All-Region in 2019-20.

The Screaming Eagles reached the Ohio Valley Conference Championship post-season in 2023-24 marking the second-straight season since USI made the transition to NCAA Division I. USI appeared in the 2023 College Basketball Invitational during its first transition year.

Trailblazer Victor Lado commits to Colorado State-Pueblo

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VINCENNES, Ind. – Vincennes University men’s basketball sophomore Victor Lado (Louisville, Ky.) announced over the weekend that he plans to continue his athletic and academic career next season at NCAA Division II Colorado State University-Pueblo.

“From the day that CSU-P first reached out, the love I got from them felt different and genuine,” Lado said. “They weren’t just only caught up on basketball, they were interested in me as a person. That caught my eye almost immediately. Not only Head Coach Matt Hammer, but all the way down to the assistants as well.”

“They also have some of the best facilities and living conditions in the country in addition to being one of the best environments to play across the whole RMAC conference,” Lado added. “In the classroom is no different. As 14 of 15 players finished their year with a 3.0 GPA or higher, which speaks great volumes. I am excited to be a ThunderWolf and can’t wait to get on campus.”

Lado closed out his Trailblazers career this past season by averaging 5.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Blue and Gold.

Lado played in 30 games this past season, including seven starts, including one game where he scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds in a VU win over Wabash Valley College.

Lado was a key reserve for most of the past season as the Blazers finished the season with a 30-4 record, winning the NJCAA Division I Central District Regular Season and Tournament Championships and advancing to the NJCAA Division I National Championships for the 11th time in the past 12 seasons.

Lado was also a member of the 2022-23 Trailblazers team, playing in 22 games for a VU squad that finished with a 30-6 record and advanced to the Elite Eight at the National Tournament.

“I have several favorite memories at Vincennes University,” Lado said. “But if I had to narrow it down to one, it would have to be winning the Region Championship against Wabash Valley this past season. It hurt me as a freshman to see us come up short in the Region Championship, but it only added fuel to the returning players and finally taking home first place was nothing short of a great feeling.”

Lado joins a ThunderWolves program, more commonly known as ‘The Pack’, which finished last season with a record of 14-15 and a 10-12 record in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play under Head Coach Matt Hammer.

Lado joins 2024 NJCAA All-American Michael Osei-Bonsu (Bolingbrook, Ill.) as the first two Trailblazer sophomores to announce their plans to continue playing next season.

Osei-Bonsu announced earlier in May that he will play next season at Missouri State University.

“My time at Vincennes University has definitely prepared me athletically and academically to move on to a four-year school,” Lado added. “Athletically, you are pushed to be the best player and person that you are capable of. Mentally is where the emphasis is as you learn to be comfortable while being uncomfortable. You are held to a high standard on and off the court so you don’t have much margin for error and mistakes, which reflects on you as well as the Men’s Basketball program as a whole.”

“Academically, I was pushed and challenged and there are very valuable life skills that I will take with me,” Lado said. “Such as, the importance of time management and responsibility. Due to this, I feel ready for anything thrown at me athletically or academically at CSU-P.”

The Vincennes University Athletic Department would like to congratulate Victor Lado on his commitment to continuing his education at Colorado State University-Pueblo and wishes him good lock as he continues his basketball career next season.

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