Stephen Loughlin

Stephen is a retired scientist, having worked on the NASA missions to Saturn (Cassini) and Pluto (New Horizons).  His research involved materials used to convert heat into electricity to power these spacecraft for their lengthy voyages.  Additionally, he taught physics for over a decade at Saint Joseph’s University and was also a co-founder and director of the American Reading Company, which provides literacy programs for schools across the country.  He holds degrees in applied physics, electrical engineering, and materials science from the University of Pennsylvania.  He has been active in Quaker Eco-Justice causes for over 20 years now.