Our Experts

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Smithsonian Journeys Experts are scholars from around the world who have an in-depth understanding of their fi elds, whether it’s history and culture, the fi ne arts, geology, or the natural world. They are eager to share their passion, knowledge, and insights about the places you visit together— through fascinating lectures and during casual conversations over a meal or on tour. Our travelers continue to tell us that our experts are a major reason they come back to Smithsonian Journeys again and again. Meet some of our experts below, and visit our website to learn more about them.

1 Franklin Knight is professor emeritus of history at Johns Hopkins University, and has been a visiting lecturer at many universities throughout Spain. He has held numerous research fellowships and has been featured on NPR, the BBC, and several television programs. Franklin will join our Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal voyage—see page 15.

2 Katryn Wiese is a professor of geology and oceanography at City College of San Francisco, where she has taught fi eld, lab, and lecture classes since 1995. She studied earth and ocean sciences at Caltech, Oregon State University, and Stanford University, and focused her early research experiences on volcanic processes in Australia, Iceland, and the seafl oor. Katryn will join our Cruising Arctic Norway voyage—see page 34.

3 James Zimbelman is senior geologist emeritus at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum (NASM) where he has served as the chairman of the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies. During his 32 years at NASM, he was involved in the analysis of high-resolution spacecraft imaging and geophysical data of the Earth, and other geologic studies of terrestrial planets. Jim will join our Iceland Voyage—see page 24.

4 Gail Cornell is an architectural historian, whose research and lectures on the history of architecture have taken her all over the world. A graduate of Harvard University’s graduate School of Design, she is an adjunct faculty member of New York University and a lecturer on architecture, design, and art at the Museum of Modern Art. Gail will join our Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal voyage—see page 15.

5 Don Wilson is curator emeritus of mammals at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and was named senior scientist in January 2000. Don was director of the Smithsonian’s biodiversity programs for ten years, and for the last 50 years, his work has taken him around the world conducting fi eld work and research. Don will join our Cruising Arctic Norway voyage—see page 34.

6 Kirt Kempter is a Fulbright Fellow and Ph.D. graduate from the University of Texas at Austin. For the past 11 years, Kirt has worked for the New Mexico STATEMAP program, studying the geologic history of northern New Mexico. Kirt is also an instructor for the NASA astronaut training program, teaching astronaut candidates geologic mapping techniques. Kirt will join our Voyage Along the Great Lakes—see page 27.