You have been called before congress. Lawmakers from every part of the
country, representing constituents from all walks of life, are asking you to
give a speech on why the country should invest in basic science/astronomy
research.
Write a 750 word Speech on why America as a country should invest in
fundamental research about our universe. Think about including
technological off shoots of telescopes/satellites/rockets. Think about the
potential future rewards of space travel. Speak to the very nature of
humanity as a curious and exploring creature. Talk about beauty, wonder,
economics, power, the serendipity of finding useful discoveries in
unexpected places…. Be creative and in a sense, use what you learned in
this class to justify to the American people why Astronomy matters.