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That UFO Podcast

Robert Powell; UFO's A Scientist Explains

May 21, 2024
Robert Powell, scientist & SCU co-founder, discusses his journey into UFO studies, MUFON involvement, Stephenville lights case, SCU creation, scientific approach to UFO studies, and his new book. The podcast delves into UFO communication, anecdotal evidence in science, speculation on UFO motives, challenges in verifying information, and upcoming UFO conference details.
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  • Robert Powell rekindled his UFO studies post-retirement, dedicating 17 years to the subject.
  • SCU aims to engage credible scientists for a scientific approach to UFO studies.

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Robert Powell's Journey into UFO Studies

Robert Powell, a founding board member of SCU and former director of research at MUFON, shares how his interest in UFOs began in his teenage years after reading J. Allen Heineck's book. Despite a shift towards career and family obligations, Powell rekindled his UFO studies upon retirement at the age of 53, dedicating 17 years to the subject.

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