Julian Nott, a noted explorer of our time, will describe the science and engineering involved in his 30 year career as a balloon and blimp designer and pilot. This includes experimentation with lighter than air craft, airships, and scientific balloons.

He will also share details about his current work, which includes assisting in plans to launch scientific balloons in the atmosphere of Mars, terrestrial telecommunications applications, and several other exciting endeavors.

As indicated by the title "Math Lets Dreams Take Flight^®," Nott approaches lighter than air flight from a scientific and mathematical perspective, not simply as a sport and adventure.

Come and learn more!

Julian Nott holds the distinction of breaking over 80 world records, including being the first person to build a pressurized cabin for a hot air balloon--in which he ascended to 55,000 feet. Nott holds a Master's Degree in Physical Chemistry from Oxford University and is an honorary life member of the Governing Body of St. John's College, Oxford. He is a member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, a fellow of the Explorers Club, and a fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and the Royal Geographical Society.

From the Co-Presidents: SEC membership continues to grow! We are pleased to welcome Venoco, Inc. of Carpinteria as our newest corporate member. This month's speaker, Julian Nott, like last month's Dako, joined SEC earlier this year. Thanks to Board member/ Website Chair, Bruce King, membership forms can now be downloaded from the web at http://www.scieng.org. Also on the website are photos from the May Science Fair Awards luncheon. Check it out. We hope to see you at this month's meeting. Thank you.