Edgar Mitchell, ScD

Edgar Mitchell, ScD, is the founder of IONS and a former Apollo astronaut. His many credentials and degrees include four honorary doctorates and a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT. Dr. Mitchell is a luminescent lecturer, and has authored several books, including Psychic Exploration: A Challenge for Science and The Way of the Explorer.

Presentations by Edgar Mitchell

Thursday Evening Plenary:

Founder's Welcome: IONS' Past, Present, and Future

The Institute of Noetic Sciences' founder, Edgar Mitchell, will open our conference. He will reflect on our 38-year history and how it informs our vision of the future.

Sunday Morning Plenary:

Temple Awards Presentation to Wendy Tokuda and Edgar Mitchell, ScD

The Temple Awards for Creative Altruism are presented to outstanding altruists whose lives and work embody the inspirational light of unselfish service motivated by love. In this plenary session we will honor this year’s recipients and hear about their award-winning work.