Who was Professor Joseph Henry and his work with the US Lighthouse Service? Join Us at the National

February 16, 2025 |
Professor Joseph Henry and His Work with the USLHS Depot
February 16, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
With speaker Dr. Michael Vigorito
Professor Joseph Henry (1797–1878), a pioneering American physicist and the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, made significant contributions to both scientific innovation and public service.
At the U.S. Lighthouse Depot on Staten Island, Henry spearheaded efforts to MODERNIZE America’s lighthouse system. His EXPERIMENTS and innovations ENHANCED maritime safety by improving lighthouse technology.
Henry also recognized the importance of METEOROLOGICAL data for public safety, laying the groundwork for the eventual creation of the U.S. Weather Bureau. His contributions reflect a legacy of using science to advance both public welfare and knowledge, particularly at the intersection of MARITIME SAFETY and meteorology.
About the Speaker: DR.. VIGORITO has been a full-time faculty member of the Psychology Department at Seton Hall University since 1989. He received his doctorate in Experimental Psychology at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and post-doctoral training in behavioral pharmacology at Rutgers University.
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718-390-0040
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Location Information |
The National Lighthouse Museum |
200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point St.George Staten Island, NY 10301 |
Website:
www.lighthousemuseum.org |
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Contact Information |
Linda Island Exec.Director |
Email:
info@lighthousemuseum.org |
Phone:
718-390-0040 |
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