March 29, 2017
SENT VIA U.S. MAIL AND EMAIL TO: sumara.m.thompson-king@nasa.gov
Sumara M. Thompson-King Designated Agency Ethics Official Office of General Counsel NASA Headquarters 300 E. Street SW, Suite 5R30 Washington, DC 20546
Re: Improper Receipt of Gifts by NASA Technical Officer
Dear Ms. Thompson-King:
I am writing on behalf of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, a national non-profit organization that works to protect the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, regarding improper gifts accepted by NASA Technical Officer Mary Voytek. FFRF discovered the improper gifts after receiving documents related to a Freedom of Information Act request1 regarding a grant awarded by NASA to the Center for Theological Inquiry (CTI).2
Factual Background NASA awarded grants to CTI to study “ the societal implications of astrobiology, with particular reference to religious traditions and faith communities.”3 The first was awarded on September 12, 2014 and the second on June 20, 2016. The technical officer assigned to each of these grants was Mary A. Voytek. CTI Director William Storrar was listed as the principal investigator for each. While CTI and Storrar have done business with NASA, they appear to have given gifts to Voytek.
Trip to the UK—Flight and Lodging While administering the first CTI grant but prior to approving the supplemental grant, Voytek participated in a panel at CTI’s Science & Society: a new conversation held at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2015.4 According to emails between Voytek and Storrar, CTI arranged for Voytek’s travel to and from this event.5 A subsequent email from Storrar’s office to Voytek, confirmed her attendance and explained that travel plans would be arranged in the near future and paid for by CTI. CTI would reserve Voytek accommodations at St. George’s House at
1 FOIA Case Number: 16-HQ-F-00846. 2 Grant Number: NNX14AR81G. 3 CTI Grant Proposal Summary. Appendix A. 4 Program for Science and Society: a new conversation. Appendix B. 5 E-mail from William Storrar to Mary Voytek (Feb. 19, 2015, 7:56AM). Appendix C. Windsor Castle from July 2 through July 6.6 Finally, Storrar stated a car service would pick Voytek up from and return her to Heathrow airport.7
These emails were exchanged, the travel arranged, and the travel completed while Voytek was administering one grant to CTI and was or would be considering a second grant to CTI. These emails indicate that Voytek received improper gifts, such as free travel and lodging from CTI.
Trip to Florida and Unidentified Gifts In another email sent during the same period, Voytek says:
Thank you so much for the invitation to join you in Florida and to meet your Board Members. Likewise, they sung your praises to me and even before meeting them I would have joined that choir! They are huge fans and it is well deserved! I also must thank you for your thoughtful gifts and for the opportunity to meet your wife. I hope to see more of her during our collaboration.8
Storrar invited Voytek to this meeting in September 2014.9 The FOIA records do not reveal the nature of the “thoughtful gifts” CTI gave to Voytek in addition to her travel and lodging.
Ethical Violations As you know, employees of the Executive Branch of the United States of America “may not . . . accept a gift from a prohibited source.”10 A prohibited source includes any person who:
• “does business or seeks to business with the employee’s agency.”11 • “is seeking official action by the employee’s agency,”12 or, • “has interests that may be substantially affected by the performance or nonperformance of the employee’s official duties.”13
CTI is or was a prohibited source under each of these definitions.
Violations of Federal Law Voytek’s actions also raise concerns under federal statutes. An Executive Branch employee may not accept payment “for travel, subsistence, and related expenses with respect to attendance of the employee . . . at any meeting or similar function relating to the official duties of the employee” from a non-Federal source.14
6 E-mail from Shirah Brown to Mary Voytek (May 7, 2015, 2:12PM EDT). Appendix D. 7 E-mail from William Storrar to Mary Voytek (Jun. 24, 2015, 3:59PM EDT). Appendix E. 8 E-mail from Mary Voytek to William Storrar (Feb. 20, 2015, 8:59AM). Appendix C. 9 E-mail from William Storrar to Mary Voytek (Sep. 25, 2014, 5:19PM EDT). Appendix F. 10 5 C.F.R. § 2635.202(b)(1). 11 5 C.F.R. § 2635.203(d)(2). 12 5 C.F.R. § 2635.203(d)(1). 13 5 C.F.R. § 2635.203(d)(4). 14 31 U.S.C. § 1353(a) and (b). There are instances where Executive Branch employees may accept gifts related to travel costs if related to their official duties, however Ms. Voytek has not followed the proper procedures for doing so. Legitimate gifts are disclosed. NASA is required to report these travel arrangements to the Director of the Office of Government Ethics.15 Voytek’s trip to the UK would have appeared in the report covering April 2015 to September 2015.16 There is no log in that report concerning travel by Mary Voytek, nor is there a log of any payment by CTI in that time.
The same goes for Voytek’s trip to Florida. There is no log regarding Voytek’s trip to the CTI retreat, the gifts she received, or even any mention of CTI in the October 2014 to March 2015 travel report.
By accepting free travel arrangements from CTI and not following proper procedures regarding approval and documentation, Voytek violated 5 C.F.R. § 2635.202(b)(1) and 31 U.S.C. § 1353(b).
Additional Ethical Concerns An Executive Branch employee may not “accept a gift given because of the employee’s official position.”17 The mere appearance of a quid pro quo relationship between Ms. Voytek and CTI is problematic. That Ms. Voytek was acting as the Technical Officer for CTI’s grant raises concern that she was offered these various gifts because of her role in the administration of CTI’s grant, rather than as a NASA scientist. Because Ms. Voytek did not follow proper procedures for securing travel related to her work as a NASA representative, it appears she received the gifts due to her official position. Ms. Voytek receiving gifts because of her official position violates 5 C.F.R. § 2635.202(b)(2).
The close, ongoing relationship between Voytek and Storrar raises concerns about the entire grant to CTI. Email correspondence between the two from June 2014 and October 2016 illustrate a close relationship blurring the line between professional and personal. Included in the correspondence are:
• Voytek giving advice to Storrar about how to draft the proposal and apply for the grant CTI was awarded, • multiple statements that Voytek will fund CTI apart from their grant, and • details of personal meetings between the two in Chicago, Baltimore, and the United Kingdom.18
That CTI was awarded supplemental grant in June 201619 indicates that the relationship between CTI and NASA is ongoing. This ongoing professional relationship makes the personal relationship between Voytek and Storrar appear increasingly improper. The totality of the relationship indicates Voytek is not acting as a disinterested government employee, but is entangled with CTI and its director, who rely on her position with NASA to fund their research.
15 31 U.S.C. § 1353(d)(1). 16 31 U.S.C. § 1353(d)(2)(C). 17 5 C.F.R. § 2635.202(b)(2). 18 Appendix G. 19 Grant Number: NNX14AR81G S01. Further problems arise due to the constitutionally suspect nature of the grant itself. The $1.1 million was approved so that CTI could investigate the impact of a potential future discovery in astrobiology on theology. Put more simply, NASA gave more than one million dollars to a religious organization for it to investigate how a scientific discovery will impact religious dogma. FFRF objected to this grant previously, and now, in light of the records and this apparently improper relationship, FFRF renews that objection.
Conclusion FFRF requests an investigation into the relationship between Mary Voytek and William Storrar, including an inquiry into the nature of the gift Voytek received while attending the CTI retreat in Florida. If warranted, Voytek should be appropriately disciplined, which includes repayment of the amount she received in gifts—as provided for under 31 U.S.C. § 1353(b)(1). Additionally, it would be improper for Voytek to continue serving as NASA’s liaison to CTI.
Finally, FFRF requests a complete review of the grants awarded to CTI, including a determination as to whether the awards violated the Constitution by providing funds to a religious institution for research with a religious purpose and effect. FFRF requests NASA take all appropriate actions to ensure constitutional and ethical compliance, which may include rescinding the awards to the extent possible.
Please inform us in writing of the steps you are taking to address these ethical violations and all additional ethical concerns.
Sincerely,
Andrew L. Seidel Staff Attorney
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Enclosures cc: Adam F. Greenstone ([email protected]) Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official Office of General Counsel NASA Headquarters 300 E. Street SW, Suite 5R30 Washington, DC 20546
Dale Christopher ([email protected]) Deputy Director for Compliance Compliance Division U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 Appendix A Center of ClTHEOLOGICAJ j INQUIRY
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Although astrobiology is a new field, little known to the general public, the information it provides is destined to play a large part in politics, economic life, and the human self understanding prO\·ided by theology, philosophy, and the arts. This proposal provides a program to explore the societal implications of astrobiology, with particular reference to religious traditions and faith communities. The program is designed to provide essential scientific information to leading scholars in the humanities and social sci-.mces through sustained interdisciplinmy discussions o"er a period oftwo years.
This proposal centers on a residential symposium program in\'olving six to eight Research Fellows in the humanities and social sciences during each of two years, beginning in the fall of 2015. Research Fellows will work and live in facilities of the Center of Theological Inquiiy, an independent research institution located in Princeton, New Jersey. During their year in residence, Research Fellows will participate in three symposium conferences with scientists involved in astrobiology research. They will also have opportunities for further discussion with astrobiologists in monthly videoconferences, and they will participate in a weekly colloquium to share their own work in progress.
In addition to the two yearlong residential symposium programs, this proposal includes an opening Astrobiology and Society Conference for prospective program participants and a concluding conference to share the work of the research Fellows with the scholarly community. Two wceldong workshops for Ph.D. students and recent Ph.D. graduates in the humanities and social sciences are also proposed.
The Center of Theological Inquiry has extensive experience in planning and managing scholarly programs of this scope and design. CTI facilities provide a setting for productive research and writing, scholarly collaboration, and comfortable living for resident Research Fellows and their families. Appendix B ~ Center of I THEOLOGICAL INQUIRY
4;...;. ... July 3 - 5, 2015 CONSULTATION PROGRAM - An Environment for Fresh '1binking. Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to St George's House for our Consultation on Science & Society. Thank you for accepting our invitation.
This is the third consultation held under the joint auspices ofSt George's House and the Center of Theological Inquiry. We share a commitment to seeking wisdom on complex problems through respectful dialogue among different viewpoints. In this consultation we are convening experts in science, religion and the media to consider how we might foster a more informed public conversation on the implications of scientific research for society.
We value your contribution to our deliberations on this important topic and hope you enjoy your stay in the historic setting of Windsor Castle.
With all good wishes,
Gary McKeone William Storrar Programme Director, St George's House Director, Center ofTheological Inquiry Consultation on Science & Society a new conversation
Friday July 3, 2015
Spm - Option of Attending Evensong, St George's Chapel
6.15pm • Dinner
9pm • Drinks in Lounge Saturday July 4, 2015
10.45am - Coffee
1pm - Lunch & Free Time
6.30pm - Drinks & Dinner
1 Opm - Private Tour of St George's Chapel Sunday July 5, 2015
10.45am • Coffee
12.30pm - Lunch & Departures Participants
Fred Anderson
Pastor Emeritlll at MadiJOn A\'ellue Prcsbytcrlui Church In New York Oty and 11 distinguished scholar of liturgy and the Psalau. Sina: 2001 Dr. Andenon bu been a mc:mbc:r of the Board of'l'rumcs of the Center ofThcological lnqulry (CTI) In Prlna:ton, New Jcncy. In 2009 be was da:ted to his cunmt o8ia: u Boan! t1., Chair. During his term In Jcadenhlp of the Boanl, en hu raised S7 million In JaCatCh gnmu In support oflts rr lntcnliscipUnary progrun. ,·
Connie Bertka
Independent Consultant fut Selma: and Society Ri:sourca at the Smithsoniui Mwc:um of Natural HUtory and VWttng Professor at Wcdey 1hcaloglca) Seminary in Wasblnaton. DC. She ltlldled gmlDBY at the Univcnity ofOndnnatl bcfin completing a PhD Jn geology at A.rilooa State Univmlty.
•: \,.,. Lewis Dartnell
Research scientirt, presenter and author baled In l.ondon, UK. He Is currently a UK Spaa: Agency raeu'Ch Fellow at the Unlventty of Lclcater, working In the field of•stroblology and the aearch for microbial Ufe on Man. He hu won lc:\taal awanls for his scleruz writing arul outn:ac:h work and regularly helana:s for ~~ newgpapen uid magazine artldcs. and has published three books. fVl"'
Marcelo Gleiser
Pro~ of physlC5 .nd utronomy at Dartmouth College, spccialWngln connology, nonlinear physics. and amoblology. He II a fellow of the Amcrl.ean Physical Society and a ICCiplent ofthe Presidential Faculty Fellow1 Award &om the Nalloul Scicacc Foundation. He iJ Wive in the public undentandlng ofacicncc. and is a regular contributor of the NPR blog 13.7: Cosmos & Culture.
David Fergusson
Professor of Divinity and Prlndpal ofNew College. Unlvasltyof Edlnburgh. He Is a Fellow of the Royal Soddy of Edinburgh and a Fellaw ofthe British Academy. He was awardal an honorary doctorate by the UnM!rslty of Abetdeen in 2014, Wllh a longstanding lntaest In 5dence and rellglon questlons, bll latest book. II on Creation, aplorlng the doctrine In dJalDgue with tclcnce.
David Grinspoon
Holder of the inaugunlBaruch S. BlwnqNASA/UbraryofConps.s Chalrlo Astroblology ftom 2012·2013, and amtlnued hl5 re::ldenc:y at the Library of Congress as a dlatinplsbed Vlsltlng Scholar. An lntmt•tinnally k.nown Planetary Scientist funded by NASA co study the evolution ofEarthllke planets elsewhere Jn the unMne, Dr. Grinspoon la a NASA advisor on spice C11pioratlon 5tratcgy. Participants Continued
I ohn E. Hallsworth
Lecturer In F.ll":'ironmc:ntal Mlaohlology at Qua:n's U~lty. BelWt. He hu 1010rked 011 cdlulu stnu· mechanisms and ttrea-respollSel, cspeclally In tddlon 10 water. 1hla work hu Implications for the phyllc:ochcmlcal boundaries or 1he Cunctloml blolphm:, and poientlal h•bitabilily of eiitrat=atrlal (and otha hoslllc) envlronmenll.
UsamaHasan
Senior kscarcbcr In blamk: Studies at the QullUam Foundation, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomkal Socld); •Cid • part·tlme Imam. He was formerly Senior l.eClurer In Business Information Syslc:ml at Middlcses UnlYCS!ty, and •planetarium lecturer at the Royal ObservalDry Greenwich.
AlokJha
JoumUist and broadcastu based In London. He IJ science correapondent for !TN, aad. be!on: that, was Idella: comspondent at the Guardian. He was named Ewopcan Selena: Writer of the Year In 2008. and m:dved a 1dcna-wrlting award from American Instltuleof Physla In 2014. He lsauthorof'Ihe Water Book: 'Tis~ P..xtraordin4ry SWry of Our Most Ordinary Swbnrznu, 2015.
Marc Kaufman
Science writer and na1kmal editor i>r 1be Wuhlngton Post. He Is abo author ofPirst ContAd! Sdmlific Brroklllroughs in the Hllnt for U/t Beyond Ellrlh. and has spoken atenslwly acrosa the Unlted Statec and abroad abouunrobiology. He lives outslde Washlllgton. D.C.
Melvin Konner
Sunucl Candler Dobbs ProfalOI' in the Department of Anthropology and lhe Program In Nc:urosclena: and Behavioral Biology at Emory UnMnity. He ls the authorof'Ilse Tangltd ~1ng: Biological Co1Uln1UICS 011 the HIUIUln Spirit (Amcrian Book Award nominee), and The Evolutio11 ofCJiildlwlld: R.clationslrips, .Emot1011, Mind, published in 2010 with Harvard Uniwnlty Press.
Ann Cale Kruger
As.oclate Profailor In the College of Educallon at Georgia State Unl~ty. Professor Kroger Is 1 dcvdopmental ps:'Cho!Dpt whose n:1earch lavc:atlgata the func:tlons ofdl.sc.oune. rclatiolllhlps. and thought In the devdopment of cultural knowledge. She hu publlshed In ICldlng journals such u Dtwlopmenttd Psychology and pracnted at science conferences around lhe world. Participants Continued
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Robin Lovin ~
Wll&m H. Scheide Senior Fcllaw in 1hedogy at the Center of'Iheohiglcal lnqulrJ'. He 5erved u Project Lnder of major CTI rc:sean:h projects on lnlmllsclpllnary theologlcal Inquiry and on International law. He wm lead l . CTii nm Inquiry on the Sodctal Impllcatto111 ofAstrobiology, 2015·17. Dr. Lovtn II Cuy Maguire Ullivenlty ·-.. ~' Proasor of Ethics emeritus, Southern Methodist UnMrslty.
Joshua Mauldin
Outreach Officc:t at the Centu of'Ibeological lnqulry In Princeton, Ncw Jersey. He wu l Junior Raeuch Fellow u en In the lnqu1ry on Law and Rellglcus Freedom In 2014-15. He bolds a PhD In religious studies &om Southern Methodist Univasity.
Gary McKeone
Programme Director II St George'• House. Originally from Deny. Northern Ireland, he stud1cd It Trinity College DubUn. He was Uterature Dlredor of the Aru Council England from 1995-2006. Before thlt he worked with the Field day 'Iheme Company In heWld and at the Royal Festival hall. London. He II cunmtly Chlllr of the Poetry Archive.
Gustav Niebuhr
Dlm:tor of the Cunegie Religion 8r Medi. Program and A$$oclate Prof'cuor in the NewhoUJC School at Syncusc UniYeaity. During • 20-:at can:er in joumallam, most recently at The New York 11mes and, prior to that, at the Washington Poat, The Wall Street Joumal and the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Niebuhr has established a reputation as a leading writer on American rellgion.
Douglas Ottati
Craig Family Dlltlngulshed ProlelsorofReformed 'Ibeology and Justice at Dmdson College. Pmr!ously he taughut Union Seminary In Rlchmond, VkglnlL His scholarly Interest.I Include cuntemponuy theology and ethics, as~ u the history of theology and ethlcs. partlcu1arly In AmeriQ. He hu ll!Celltly puhllshal the lint volume of'Iheology for Ll~nil ProlesbinlS, 2013.
William Storrar
Dlreaor of the Cent.Ir of'rheologlcal Inqulry In Prlncc:ton, New Jc:ney. Prmously he held the Chair ofChrlsti.n Stbla and Pract!cal Theology at the Unh"erslty of.Edinburgh. He II an Extraordinary Professor of the Unlvenlty of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and a Visiting Professor of Glugow Clledonian Unlvmity, UK, reflecting hll Interest In theology, public: life and global lssu£$.
Mary Voytek
Senior Scientist for Mtrobiology 1n the Sdence Mlsslon Directorate at NASA HQ. Dr. Voytek's primary resean:h ln1erat Is aquatic mlaoblal ecology and blogeocbemtatry. She has served as a NASA represenWlve to a number of COSPAR co1Mmed studies c:rploring the potmtial for life In the wilftrsc. She has held positions In several science aocietlea, indudtng the American Geophysical Union. Appendix C Monday, July 18, 2016at1:25:12 PM Eastern Dayll&ht lime
Subject: Re: Florida Thanks & Media Interview Date: Friday, February 20, 2015 at 2:28:16 PM Eastern Standard Time From: Wiiiiam Storrar To: VOYTEK, MARV A. (HQ-DGOOO) Dear Mary,
Many thanks for your kind words. And thank you for checklns on your availablllty for an Interview with Unda Artzenlus from Princeton Mapzlne on the subject of our collaboration. If and when you get the green light, I'll ask Unda to email you If I may.
And thank you again for your commitment to being with us for the Windsor Consultation on Science and Society In the Media. It is going to be a rich set of conversations.
I signed the award agreement with the Templeton Foundation on Wednesday and we'll post the announcement on our website this afternoon, Inviting a second round of applications for these addltlonal felowshtps.
More on that soon and all good wishes,
Wiii
William F. Storrar, Ph.D. Director Center of Theological Inquiry Henry R. Luce Hall 50 Stockton Street Princeton, NJ 08540
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On Feb 20, 2015, at 8:59 AM, VOYTEK, MARY A. (HQ-DGOOO) DearWlll, Thank you so much for the Invitation to join you In Florida and to meet your Board Members. Likewise, they sung your praises to me and even before meeting them I would have joined that cholrl They a huge fans and It Is well deserved I I also must thank you for your thoughtful aifts and for the opportunity to meet your wife. I hope to see more of her during our coliaboratfon. I must run your request by my boss but I do not think there would be any problem. I did receive my Invitation and will RSVP right after finishing this email. Page1of3 .' Hope to see you asln soon, Mary Sent from IPad On Feb 19, 2015, at 7:56 AM, Wiiiiam Storrar Dear Mary, Thank you again for being with us In Florida and for your superb contribution to our program. Your presentation on astroblology and warm engagement with our Trustees was deeply appreciated by everyone· you were unanimously voted the hishllght of the Board Retreatl Your briefing to the Board on our research collaboration will Inform and strengthen their responsibilities for governance and development over the coming yean. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, our warm thanks for your senerous gift: of time and expertise. And now for the further request I The Princeton magazine Is a prestfglous and glossy local magazine that Is widely read. It features prominent people and Institutions In Princeton - star professors at the Institute for Advanced Study and Princeton University, for example. I am dellpted to report they want to do a speclal feature In their April I May Issue on en and, In particular, on our collaboration with the NASA AstrobiolO&Y Prosram. The Journalist who Is dolns the story Is also a frelance writer who does occasional work for us and knows en well. Her name Is Unda Artzenlus and she Is an enthusiast for our distinctive lnterdlsdpUnary program, fosterins dialogue between the humanities and the sciences, which she understands well (she has written an Illustrated book for the Institute of Advanced Study on Its history). AH of which Is to say, Unda ls eager to Interview you for the feature on CTI. She would be happy to do It bv emal or a brief phone conversation and you would be able to see the draft article to check for accuracy before publlcatlon. Thanks for conslderina this requ~ Mary. We would be honored to have you quoted on our collaboration In the arttde but fully understand If you thought It was not appropriate. If you were happy to be lntervfewed for this purpose, I would afve Unda your contact Information with your permission, and then she'll contact you directly-or, I would be happy to host a conference call with you and Unda at your convenience. In closing, some updates on our collaboration: I have had excellent phone conversations with Daniela since Florida on her forthcoming Internal EPO grant application to NASA, and on her support for our project. Thank you again for making her EPO expertise avallable to CTI for our astrobiology outreach program. And I slsned the award agreement with Templeton yesterday, Feb 18, for a $1.73 mllllon grant for an "Astrobiology Outreach Project." The grant will provide another six fellowshlps a year for our Inquiry on the Socletal Implications of AstrobloloSV, 2015·17, and funding for an Outreach Officer and three series of outreach consultations from Page2of3 the Inquiry over the the next three years, 2015-18. Anally, I hope you received your Windsor castle lnvltatfonl We look forward to making your flight arrangements for the UK over the July 4 weekend. Kindest regards, Will William F. Storrar; Ph.D. Director Center of Theological Inquiry Henry R. Luce Hall 50 Stockton Street Princeton, NJ 08540 Tel. 609 683 4797 www.ctinquh:y.org The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Page3of3 Appendix D Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 1:14:21 PM Eastern Dayllcht lime Subject: Windsor Castle Invitation Date: Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:12:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: Shirah Brown To: VOYTEK, MARY A. (HQ-DGOOO) FROM THE OFFla OF THE DIREClOR Dear Dr. Voytek, Thank you for acceptins our Invitation to participate In a Consultation on Science and Society at Windsor castle from Friday afternoon on July 3 to Sunday lunchtime on July S, 2015. We are honored and delighted that you will be joining us for these conversations. This event ts co-sponsored by our host, St George's House In the grounds of Windsor castle, and my own Center of Theological Inquiry In Princeton, New Jersey. A full program for this special event will be sent to you laterthls month bv St George's House. Accommodation at St George's House Is available for you from Thursday night July 2 through Monday morning July 6, tf required. In the meantime, as noted In your Invitation, the Center of Theological Inquiry will cover your air travel from the US to the UK. We would like to confirm these arrangements with you now. Our travel policy as a nonprofit Is that we can e~her book an economy return airfare on your behalf from your nearest International airport to London, or set the cost of that ticket as the maximum amount for reimbursement with receipts. My Administrator Shirah Brown will contact you soon to confirm your travel plans and the celllng for reimbursement if you prefer to book your own flights. Please do not hesitate to contact me If you have any further questions ahead of receiving the Consultation program from St George's House. • With all good wishes, William Storrar Professor Wiiiiam F. Storrar Director Center of Theologlcal Inquiry Henry R. Luce Hall 50 Stockton Street Princeton, NJ 08540 Tel. 609 683 4797 www.ctjnguirv.om The information transmitted Is Intended only for the person or entity to which It Is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action In reliance upon, this Information by persons or entities other than the Intended recipient Is prohibited. If you received this In error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Page 1of1 Appendix E lhursday, July 14, 2016at1:15:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time Subject: Re: CTI In Chicago Data: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 3:59:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: William Storrar To: VOYTEK, MARV A. (HQ-DGOOO) (b)(91 CC: Thanks again, Mary, for your kind Invitation to the brilliant AbSclCon and to the game. Biii Werpehowskl, one of our CTI scholars for next year, and I learned so much about the ploneerlns research In so many fields within astroblology and caught more of the Infectious excitement and enthusiasm that you and your colleagues share for your work. It was a privilege to be there and very worthwhile as we prepare to launch our own Inquiry In September. As for the great Al~merlcan experience of befng at Wrigley Field with you al for the game ·Joanna and I enjoyed ourselves so much, and cannot thank you enoush for including us. But have you seen this spectacular catch by a fan at w,.ley Field during the most recent game? Here's a link to the brief video on a UK newspaper website: http:/lwww.theguard!an.com/sport/y!deo/2015/iun/24/cubs-fan-gtcbes-bal!-ho!ding-babY-dodgers-adrian gonzalez-v!deo Now that would have been something to see I (bHBI And many thanks for registering for the security entrance pass for Windsor castle. My new Assistant, who has succeeded Shirah, will send you Information on the car service that will meet you on arrival from Toronto at Heathrow airport on Thursday morning, July 2 and take you dlrectlyto Windsor Castle. That car service will also be booked to take you back to Heathrow for your retum flight on the Monday, July 6. Flnally, would you have any time next Monday or Tuesday, June 29·30, far a brief conference call with Robin and me to discuss your opening session with him on the Friday evening, July 3, at our Windsor Consultation? Basically I would lllce you both to Introduce our collaboration on the societal lmpllcatlons of astrobiology from your twin perspectives- NASA and en -as a case study In shapln1 a serious, scholarly "Science & Society Conversation.• Let me know if there ls a time next Monday or Tuesday that might work for you. And more soon forb1161 on your car service from Heathrow to Windsor. Warmest reprds, Wiii William F. Storrar, Ph.D. Director Center of Theological Inquiry Henry R. luce HaH SO Stockton Street Princeton, NJ 08540 Tel. 609 683 4797 www.ctingulrv.ors The Information transmitted ts Intended only for the person or entity to which It Is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privllesed material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, ortaklng of any action In reliance upon, this Information by persons or entities other than the Intended redplent ts prohibited. If Pap1of3 Appendix F From: William Storrar <[email protected]> Sublect: Re: Visit Date: September 25, 2014 at 5:19:19 PM EDT To: "VOYTEK, MARY A. (HQ.DGOOO)• Dear Mary, Many thanks for your kind note. It was a great pleasure to host you and your colleagues in Princeton. We were informed and inspired by your presentation on Astrobiology and fully aligned with your scientific objectives for this collaboration. Your support yesterday afternoon for CTI~ further applrcatlon to the Templeton Foundation Is also deeply appreciated. We share you warm anticipation at the prospect of our growing collaboration around shared goals and·commitments to hard science and reasoned deliberation on the societal implications of astrobiology. I look forward to receiving your presentation. May I also repeat my invitation to you (or a NASA colleague) to join our Board of Trustees for our annual retreat in February of next year, wtien we would be delighted if you would make a similar presentation on the field of astrobfology to inform our Trustees on this topic on our research agenda. In closing, I will also send you my presentation on CTI by another route, as it has proven too big for a regular email. Robin is now worlclng on a draft press release and we shall send that to you soon. Wrth kindest regards to you, Linda and Daniela, Will ps Shirah is delighted you enjoyed the pastal William F. Storrar; Ph.D. Director Center of Theological Inquiry Heniy R. 1-uce Hall SO Stockton Street Princeton, NJ 08540 Tel. 609 683 4797 www,ctinqyjry.ors The information transmitted Is intended en ly for the person or entity to which It Is addressed and may contain contldential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended rvc;ipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. On Sep 25, 2014, at 9:53 AM, VOYTEK, MARV A. {HQ-00000) PapZof3 Appendix G lhursday, July 14, 2016 at 1:05:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time Subject: CTI NASA Proposal Submission Date Date: Monday, June 30, 2014 at 2:36:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: William Storrar To: VOYTEK, MARV A. (HQ-DGOOO) Dear Mary, Many thanks for your kind response.This Is very helpful. I thl nk we a re on track and will follow your further guidance In finalizing our submission. While we'll now complete our onllne application documents today, we'll not be able to submit the appllcatton until the SAM registration process for CTI ls completed. This takes 7-10 business days and with the July 4 holiday coming up, It may be early next week before we become an approved organization and officially able to submit our application. l hope this technical delay is ok. It ls ready to so today, June 30, and we shall submit It formally as soon · the system allows. Thank you again for lnvltfns us to submit this proposal and for your further guidance. Kindest regards, Wiii William F. Storrar, Ph.D. Director Center of Theological Inquiry Henry R. Luce Hall 50 Stockton Street Princeton, NJ 08540 Tel. 609 683 4797 www.ctjnQuii;y.org The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. On Jun 30, 2014, at 1:22 PM, VOYTEK, MARY A. (HQ·DGOOO) Dear Wiii, Sorry I could not get bade to you soonet I was out of the office at a review all last week. In general I think you have It right. lhave answered each question below. Best Mary Page1of6 He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt In awe, Is as good as dead Albert Einstein Mary A. Voytek, Ph.D. Senior Scientist for Astroblology Science Mission Directorate NASA Headquarters, Room 3852 Washington, DC 20546 USA Phone: 1·202·358-1577 Fax: 1-202-358-3097 E-mail: [email protected] htto:llastrobjology.nasa.gov/ From: William Storrar Dear Mary, Many thanks for these helpful documents. Having reviewed them carefully, we have a few follow up questions for further guidance. L Focus on the Symposium Serles Given that we are applying for funding to support a residential scholar program at CTI under the heading of -roplcal Workshops, Symposia, and Conferences,• would It be best to describe our proposal In the followina way? This Is what I had In mind when I thought you could use this avenue. Sallcited grants are much easier for us to Justify funding. An Astroblology Symposium Serles to disseminate sclentlfi~ Information to resident scholars In the humanities and social sciences at the Center o/Theologfcal Inquiry who are engaged In advanced research on the societal implications ofostroblology, with particular reference ta religious traditions and faith communities. CTI Is therefore applying for a grant to fund competitive fellowships to enable outstanding scholars In the humanities and soc/al sciences to partidpate In this Astroblology Symposia Serles as resident members of CTl's research community In either one of two academic years, 2015-2016, or 201.6- 2017. 2. Two Resident Years: 2015·2017 We are currently envisaging an annual Astroblology Symposium Serles that would Include the following elements: (a) Three Intensive, week-Iona symposia (workshops) on the science of astroblology led by 'NASA scientists' at strategic times In the nine month resident year at CTI. Our academic year runs from September 1 to May 31. We envlsase these three Intensive, week-Ions symposia running In mid Pap2of6 September, mid-January and late March I early April. (•week-long= 3 to 5 full workln1 days). (b) Six monthly video conference sessions with 'NASA scientists' on the work in progress of the resident research team of vlsltins scholars, working on the societal lmpllcatf ons of astroblolosv: October, November, December, February, either March or April, and May. (c) Fifteen weekly meetings of CTl's lnterdlsdpllnary CoUaqulum for Its resident scholars, including those on NASA supported fellowships and the theologians on CTI supported fellowshlps: September through May. What we are proposing Is entirely In line with our current program structure at CTI. We hold three symposia in September, January, and April, when visiting experts engage In Intensive group sessions and one-to-one conversations with our resident scholars on their research topic. We also hold a weekly meeting of our Interdisciplinary Colloquium, where our resident scholars share their work in progress with one another. _ The Innovation we are proposing In the NASA proposal is to turn our occasional use of video conferencing• In the Colloquium Into a scheduled monthly Colloquium session with astrobiologists, slvlng our resident scholars in the humanities and social sciences the opportunity to discuss their work in progress with expert scientists. • NASA's technical support for brlnslns scientists from around the world Into these video conferencing sessions would be greatly appreciated. Is this the kind of program you are hoping for (give or take the number of symposia, video conference sessions, and colloquia)? Yes you are spot onl I 3. Preparatory Year: 2014-15 In our proposal for a three year grant, 2014-2017, we shall Include a request for some addltional funding for publicity I outreach and an lnltial symposium In a preparatory year, 2014-2015. Publicity will Include (a) announcing the overall program In early November, 2014, with targeted outreach to academic networks in the humanities and social sciences, and the media, and (b) concurrently posting a 'Request for Proposals' on our website, Inviting scholars in the humanities and social sciences to apply to participate In the first Astroblology Symposium Series as resident scholars at CTI, 2015-2016, Online applications would be received on our website from December 1S 2014 to January 31 2015. The selection process ~uld take plate In February, 2015. This is conducted by our Academic Advisory Panel of leading research scholars in the humanities and social sciences, with interview of the panel's shortlisted candidates and final decision by the Director. Invitations to resident membership by the Director, and slsned research contracts with the scholars (or their employing lnstftution), would be completed In March. We would plan to hold an Initial sympos.lum for the 2015-16 research scholars and Invited addltional participants, including NASA nominated scientists, In May 2015, prior to their arrival In residence, September 12015. Does that sound &Ice an appropriate request for 2014-151 CTI would bear the regular costs of the selection process and general publicity. We would apply for specific support for targeted publicity and outreach for this Astroblology Symposia Serles (e.g., humanities and social science conference visits) and the travel and lodging cost oftheflrst symposium (all other costs would be met by CTI). Pase3of6 These costs all sound appropriate. 4. Addltlonal NASA Support You kindly suaested In our earlier conversations that vou could fund the participation of astroblologists In our annual Symposia series from a separate budget. Haw should we describe that In our proposal? For example, should we say that the cost of the scientists contrlbuti111 to this Astroblology Symposia Serles -travel, lodging, honorarla - would be funded separately by the NASA Astroblology Institute If our proposal was accepted? Or should we Include some of these costs In our budget narrative for the grant - covering the costs of local accommodation and meals, for example, but leaving travel and honorarla for these scientists to the Astroblology Institute. I would rather you leaw the part about who Is funding their costs out but say It will be covered. , I am committed to funding those casts out of another pot. S. CTI Support We would provide support staff, facilities, etc., for this three-year program from CTl's resources. We presume this should be mentioned and detailed, though we understand that this commitment to cost sharing ls not considered In the evaluation of the proposal. Have we got that right? It Is very Important to Identify what~ bring to the table. I would also Hice to see any details of other funding you may be solldting. We discussed the Templeton foundation for example. 6. For Your Attention We are assuming we shall mark the proposal for your attention In the Proposal Cover Page of the onllne application. Is this the right place? Yes. You need to make It clear up front who this Is directed to. Many thanks for your guidance on these key questions at this stage. Best wishes, Wiii William F. Storrar, Ph.D. Director Center of Theological Inquiry Henry R. Luce Hall 50 Stockton Street Princeton, NJ 08540 Tel. 609 683 4797 www,ctjnquir:y.ocg The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. On Jun 20, 2014, at 3:23 PM, VOYTEK, MARY A. (HQ-DGOOO) Page4of6 HIWill, Unfortunately., missed the Library of Congress event. I just got back from ~week In England and a week In Scotland. I want to move to Scotland I I thought the weather was great, the scenery beautiful and the people lovely! I have attached information about our solicitations In 1eneral and the specific Instructions for the program where I would like you to submit your proposal. The program Is called Topical Workshops, Symposia, and Conferences. It has a rolling deadline. You should indicate that the proposal should be directed to me. Let me know if you have any other questions, Cheers, Mary He who con no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt In awe, Is as good as dead Albert Einstein Mary A. Voytek, Ph.D. Senior Scientist for Astroblology Science Mission Directorate N~ Headquarters, Room 3852 washlngton, DC 20546 USA Phone: 1-202-358-lSn Fax: 1-202-358-3097 E-mail: [email protected] btto;UastJpbiology.na51.grN/ From: William Storrar Dear Mary, 1· hope this note finds you well. I am just back from the Library of Congress, where en's director of research, Robin Lovin, took part In a well attended conversation with Steven Dick on astroblology and Pap5of6 theology yesterday afternoon. Rich and renewed conversations with Steven, David Grlnspoon, and Linda BMllnss were a further stimulus to our preparatory work on submitting a grant application to you at this end of this month. At this stage, any further guidance we can receive on the NASA requirements for structuring our grant proposal would be much appreciated. Whlle we have thought through what we wish to propose to you, we are of course anxfous to tonform fully to the format In which you need to receive our submission for review. With many thanks and all good wishes, Wiii William F. Storrar, Ph.D. Director Center of Theological Inquiry Henry R. Luce Hall SO Stockton Street Princeton, NJ 08540 Tel. 609 683 4797 www.ctjnqyicy.ocg The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Page6of6 .. Monday, July 18, 2016 at 1:19:11 PM Eastem Daylllf1t Time Subject: Re: CTI astrobiology symposium dates Date: Friday, April 10, 2015 at 4:45:59 PM Eastern Dayllght Time From: VOYTEK, MARY A. (HQ-DGOOO} To: William Storrar This Is where I provide support for the mentors and any other SPeakers right? So you can Invite him and I wlll pay of thls accommodations and travel. Mary He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt In owe, Is as good as dead Albert Einstein Mary A. Voytek. Ph.D. Senior Scientist for Astrobiology Science Mission Directorate NASA Headquarters, Room 3852 Washington, DC 20546 USA Phone: 1-202-358-1577 Fax: 1-202-358-3097 E-mail: [email protected] http://astroblology.nasa.gov/ ---·------· ---- · -- - -·-~ · ------·- From: Wllllam Storrar Thanks, Mary. I am delighted that Lucas will be a key member of It research team. How would you like to proceed In approaching David? Klndest reprds, Will On Apr 10, 2015, at 4:31 PM, VOYTEK, MARY A. (HQ-OGOOO) How exciting that you selected Lucas I I think David would be great as your first mentor. Mary He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead Pap1of3 'lhursday, July 14, 2016at1:15:35 PM Eastern Daylight 11me Subject: Re: lnvltatton Date: Friday, August 7, 2015 at 7:16:0S PM Eastern Daylight Time From: Wllllam Storrar To: David Grlnspoon CC: Aaron Goldman, Robin Lovin, VOYTEK, MARY A. (HQ-DGOOO) David and Aaron, We are all dells;hted at this news In Princeton I Many thanks, Aaron, for accepting David's lnvttatton on our behalf. My senior colleague Robin Lovin, our research leader, will be In touch with you In due course to say more about the purpose of this symposium within our wider "Inquiry on the Societal Implications of Astrobiology. 11 Your arrival and departure dates work well with our symposium schedule from Tuesday morning, September 15, to Thursday noon, September 17. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Center with David In September. All good wishes, Will Wiiiiam F. Storrar, PhD Director Center of Theological Inquiry Henry R. Luce Hall 50 Stockton Street Princeton. NJ 08540 Tel. 609 683 4797 www.ctinguiry.om The Information transmitted Is Intended only for the person or entity to which It Is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review. retransmission, dissemination or other.use of, or taking of any_ action In reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the Intended recipient Is prohibited. If you received this In error. please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. On Aug 7, 201St at 6:55 PM, David Grlnspoon wrote: Aaron, That's wonderful news I I'm so happy yau'ft be able to join us. I'm cc' Ins this to Will Stomr and Robin Lovin at the Center of Theological Inquiry, who can fill you in on the details of the prosram as they develop, as well as to Mary, who wlll be funding your travel. I look forward to working with you on thls, and getting caught up on what you've been up to. All best, David On Aug 7, 2015, at 6:34 PM, Aaron Goldman PaplofZ lhursday, July 14, 2016at1:15:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time Subject: Re: CTI In Chicago Data: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 3:59:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: William Storrar To: VOYTEK, MARV A. (HQ-DGOOO) (b)(91 CC: Thanks again, Mary, for your kind Invitation to the brilliant AbSclCon and to the game. Biii Werpehowskl, one of our CTI scholars for next year, and I learned so much about the ploneerlns research In so many fields within astroblology and caught more of the Infectious excitement and enthusiasm that you and your colleagues share for your work. It was a privilege to be there and very worthwhile as we prepare to launch our own Inquiry In September. As for the great Al~merlcan experience of befng at Wrigley Field with you al for the game ·Joanna and I enjoyed ourselves so much, and cannot thank you enoush for including us. But have you seen this spectacular catch by a fan at w,.ley Field during the most recent game? Here's a link to the brief video on a UK newspaper website: http:/lwww.theguard!an.com/sport/y!deo/2015/iun/24/cubs-fan-gtcbes-bal!-ho!ding-babY-dodgers-adrian gonzalez-v!deo Now that would have been something to see I (bHBI And many thanks for registering for the security entrance pass for Windsor castle. My new Assistant, who has succeeded Shirah, will send you Information on the car service that will meet you on arrival from Toronto at Heathrow airport on Thursday morning, July 2 and take you dlrectlyto Windsor Castle. That car service will also be booked to take you back to Heathrow for your retum flight on the Monday, July 6. Flnally, would you have any time next Monday or Tuesday, June 29·30, far a brief conference call with Robin and me to discuss your opening session with him on the Friday evening, July 3, at our Windsor Consultation? Basically I would lllce you both to Introduce our collaboration on the societal lmpllcatlons of astrobiology from your twin perspectives- NASA and en -as a case study In shapln1 a serious, scholarly "Science & Society Conversation.• Let me know if there ls a time next Monday or Tuesday that might work for you. And more soon forb1161 on your car service from Heathrow to Windsor. Warmest reprds, Wiii William F. Storrar, Ph.D. Director Center of Theological Inquiry Henry R. luce HaH SO Stockton Street Princeton, NJ 08540 Tel. 609 683 4797 www.ctingulrv.ors The Information transmitted ts Intended only for the person or entity to which It Is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privllesed material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, ortaklng of any action In reliance upon, this Information by persons or entities other than the Intended redplent ts prohibited. If Pap1of3 you received this In error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. On Jun 24, 2015, at 9:33 AM, VOYTEK. MARY A. (HQ-oGOOO) HI Wiii, It was great seeins you at AbSclCon and I am delighted that you wife Joined us for the Cubs same. Wrlgley field is historic even If we could not arrange a win for the home team I See you again very soon, Mary He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt In awe, Is as good as dead Albert Einstein Mary A. Voytek, Ph.D. Senior Scientist for Astroblology Science Mission Directorate NASA Headquarters, Room 3852 \Nashlngton,DC 20546 USA Phone: 1-202-358-1577 Fax: 1-202·3~3097 E-mail: [email protected] btto://astroblology.na51.sfN/ On 6/15/15 9:52 AM, "William Storrar" Yes, sitting towards the back row In opening session. Great to be here - superb opening presentations. To paraphrase the opening speaker· It's a great time to be pioneering the 'Astroblologlcal Humanities' I (former Kluge director Carolyn Brown's great term for what we are doing at LoC and CTI with your support) Touch base at close of this session? I'll be by the coffee In the foyer of the grand ballroom. Wiii Pap2of3 On Jun 15, 2015, at 8:41 AM, VOYTEK, MARY A. (HQ-OGOOO) HI wffl Are you here? Mary Sent from my IPhone On Jun :1,4, 2015, at 13:08, William Stonar Dear Mary, I wlll arrive at the Hiiton later tonight and look forward to meeting you and your astroblology colleagues over the next two days· and with my wife Joanna attending the cubs game on Tuesday evening! I wlll be joined at the conference by one senior en fellow next year, Bill Werpehowskl from Georgetown University, as well as Lucas, who will be there all week. Many thanks again for the Invitation and looking forward to catching up soon, Will Page3of3 Monday,July18, 2016at1:18:48 PM Eastem Day1fght1ime Subject: Re: In Baltimore 6.30pm - 9pm Tomorrow Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 8:21:12 PM Eastern Standard Time From: William Storrar To: VOYTEK, MARY A. (HQ-DGOOO) Excellent, Mary, many thanks for making time to meet. See you in the lobby of the Grand around 6.30pm tomorrow. Wiii Wllllam F. Storrar, Ph.D. Director Center of Theolaslcal Inquiry Henry R. Luce Hall SO Stockton Street Princeton, NJ 08540 Tel. 609 683 4797 www.ctinqulry.org The Information transmitted Is Intended only for the person or entity to which It Is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action li:a rellance upon, this Information by persons or entities other than the Intended recipient Is prohibited. If you received this In error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. On Nov 4, 2015, at 6:19 PM, VOYTEK, MARY A. (HQ-DGOOO) Pap1of3 Director Center ofTheological Inquiry Henry R. Luce Hall SO Stockton Street Princeton, NJ 08540 Tel. 609 683 4797 www.ctinqulry.org t The Information transmitted Is Intended only for the person or entity to ! which it Is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taklns of any action In reliance upon, this Information by persons or entities other than the Intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this In error. please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. On Nov 4, 2015, at 9:30 AM, WilUam Storrar your two 1babies1 are speaking to each otherl I will be In Washington tomorrow to attend a lecture at the Library of Congress at 3pm In the afternoon. Are you In town and would you have any time to meet briefly (mid mom Ins • to lunchtime, or after Spm) to confirm the visiting scientists for our next astrobioloSY symposium In late January? It would be great to see you, but If tomorrow does not work, perhaps we can speak soon by phone. Kindest regards, Page2 of3 Wiii Wiiiiam F. Stol'Tilr, Ph.D. Director Center of Theological Inquiry Henry R. Luce Hall 50 Stockton Street Princeton, NJ 08540 Tel. 609 683 4797 www.ctinqulrv.ors The Information transmitted Is Intended only for the person or entity to which It Is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking ofany action In reliance upon, this Information by persons or entities other than the Intended recipient Is proh lblted. If you received this In error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Page3of3 lhursday, July 14, 2016 at 1:17:30 PM Eastem Dayllght Time SUbject: Re: This evening Date: Friday, November 6, 2015 at 8:12:17 AM Eastern Standard Time From: Wiiiiam Storrar To: VOYTEK, MARY A. (HQ-OGOOO) Mary Voytek fatigued Is most people In top form I Kind of you to say sorry but I didn't think it for one moment - you are looking so well after your restorative sojourn In Japan. It was a delight to see you, Mary, as ever, and It was so typically kind and generous of you to make time to meet amid the fullest and most demanding of professional schedules this week, and enpge so thoughtfully and supportively on our CTI collaboration. The old masonic temple was amazln& It was wonderful to see It through your appreciative eyes ... and the Turkish lamb 'chops were dellclousl Connie ls a briUlant Idea, many thanks I With your blessln& I shall now contact Frank Rosenzwefs and Connie for the January symposium and send you the dates. With all good wishes for these demanding weelcs In your own selection process, Wiii Willlam F. Storrar, Ph.D. Director Center of Theological Inquiry Henry R. Luce Hall 50 Stockton Street Princeton, NJ ~8540 Tel. 609 683 4797 www.ctinguhy.org The Information transmitted Is Intended only for the person or.entity to which It Is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action In reliance upon, this Information by persons or entitles other than the Intended recipient Is prohibited. If you received this In error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. On Nov 6, 2015, at 7:25 AM, VOYTEK, MARY A. (HQ-DGOOO) wrote: HI Will, Sorry for the lame conversatton last night I was fatigued from the panel review. What about Connie Berhtka? Mary He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt In awe, Is as sood as dead Albert Einstein Pap1of3 Mary A. Voytek, Ph.D. Senior Scientist for Astroblolosv Science Mission Directorate NASA Headquarters, Room 3852 Washington, DC 20546 USA Phone: 1-202-358-1577 Fax: 1-202-358--3097 E-mail: [email protected] http://astrobioloSY.Da51.mv/ On 11/5/15 4:41 PM, "Wiiiiam Storrar" On my way to Union Station now ... I feel llke a space mission - on the far edse of Inquiry but losing power fast I On Nov S, 2015, at 4:38 PM, VOYTEK, MARY A. (HQ-DGOOO} Okay Mary He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt In awe, ts as good as dead Albert Einstein Mary A. Voytek, Ph.D. Senior Scientist for Astroblolosv Science Mission Directorate PapZof3 NASA Headquarters, Room 3852 Washington, DC 20546 USA Phone: 1-202-358-1577 Fax: 1-202-358-3097 E-mall: [email protected] http://astrobiology.nasa.gov/ On 11/5/15 4:36 PM, "Wllllam Storrar'1 Mary, I am at the Library of Congress and wlll catch a train that gets into Baltimore at 6.24. My cell phone Is ablut to lose .battery power. But see you soon I Wiii Pap3of3 .. Thursday, October 13, 2016at12:38:27 PM Eastem Dayll&ht'Rme Subject: CTI feUows and description Date: Monday, June 13, 2016 at 5:46:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: WMUam Storrar To: VOYTEK, MARV A. (HQ~DGOOO) Dear Mary,· Good to talk on Friday whlle we were both passing through the UKI Hope you are now safely In Japan. I have attached the list of our Research Fellows In our Inquiry on the Societal lmpllcations of Astroblology for the coming academic year: 13 resident fellows and 2 vlsltfng fellows (philosopher Susan Schnelder, and Enallsh literature scholar~ Lehmann Imfeld). Along with Frank Rosenzweig In residence In 2016-17, two other senior scientists at Princeton University will be regular participants In our symposium series: Mlchael Hecht, Professor of Chemistry; and Ed Turner, Professor of Astrophysics. I have also attached a statement on the Institutional Identity of CTI, Including an extract quotation of the "Purpose of the Corporation• from our articles of Incorporation with the State of New Jersey, 1978 (revised 2015). I hope these two documents are helpful, Mary. Please get back to me with any further questions.or information. Kindest regards, Wiii Wllllam F. Storrar, Ph.D. Director Center of Theological Inquiry Henry R. Luce Hal SO Stodcton Street Princeton, NJ 08540 Tel 609 683 4797 www.ctinqulry.org The information transmitted ls Intended only for the person or entity to which it Is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dlssemrnation or other use of, or takln1 of any action In rellance upon, this Information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient Is prohibited. If you received this In error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Pap1of1