Dr. Carolyn Porco Deserves a Star Trek Cameo!
Target:
J.J. Abrams
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You've seen plenty of sci-fi flicks in your lifetime, sure. And sometimes you just want to believe... But some of us really appreciate seeing the results of actual space exploration ending up in our favorite sci-fi adventures. Which is why we're glad that films like Contact and 2009's Star Trek have employed the consulting services of the eminent space scientist Carolyn Porco. However! We feel that adding Dr. Porco to a list of about 10,000 credits and inviting her to the Hollywood premiere is not quite enough. We therefore have created this petition...
WHEREAS: Dr. Porco is as gifted a public speaker as any scientist we've ever heard; and
WHEREAS: There is probably no one living today who's as tirelessly dedicated to space exploration as Dr. Porco; and
WHEREAS: We think she'd look pretty awesome in a Federation uniform
THEREFORE: We the undersigned propose that J.J. Abrams & Co. ensure that Carolyn Porco has a cameo appearance in the next installment of the Star Trek film series. You know you want to sign it, so please do! And, ya know, live long and all the rest.
WHEREAS: Dr. Porco is as gifted a public speaker as any scientist we've ever heard; and
WHEREAS: There is probably no one living today who's as tirelessly dedicated to space exploration as Dr. Porco; and
WHEREAS: We think she'd look pretty awesome in a Federation uniform
THEREFORE: We the undersigned propose that J.J. Abrams & Co. ensure that Carolyn Porco has a cameo appearance in the next installment of the Star Trek film series. You know you want to sign it, so please do! And, ya know, live long and all the rest.
You've seen plenty of sci-fi flicks in your lifetime, sure. And sometimes you just want to believe... But some of us really appreciate seeing the results of actual space exploration ending up in our favorite sci-fi adventures. Which is why we're glad that films like Contact and 2009's Star Trek have employed the consulting services of the eminent space scientist Carolyn Porco. However! We feel that adding Dr. Porco to a list of about 10,000 credits and inviting her to the Hollywood premiere is not quite enough. We therefore have created this petition...
WHEREAS: Dr. Porco is as gifted a public speaker as any scientist we've ever heard; and
WHEREAS: There is probably no one living today who's as tirelessly dedicated to space exploration as Dr. Porco; and
WHEREAS: We think she'd look pretty awesome in a Federation uniform
THEREFORE: We the undersigned propose that J.J. Abrams & Co. ensure that Carolyn Porco has a cameo appearance in the next installment of the Star Trek film series. You know you want to sign it, so please do! And, ya know, live long and all the rest.
WHEREAS: Dr. Porco is as gifted a public speaker as any scientist we've ever heard; and
WHEREAS: There is probably no one living today who's as tirelessly dedicated to space exploration as Dr. Porco; and
WHEREAS: We think she'd look pretty awesome in a Federation uniform
THEREFORE: We the undersigned propose that J.J. Abrams & Co. ensure that Carolyn Porco has a cameo appearance in the next installment of the Star Trek film series. You know you want to sign it, so please do! And, ya know, live long and all the rest.
We signed the "Dr. Carolyn Porco Deserves a Star Trek Cameo!" petition!
# 706:
12:07 pm PST, Jan 30,
Judith Terranova, Massachusetts
# 705:
12:27 am PST, Jan 24,
M Carena, United Kingdom
# 704:
2:11 am PST, Jan 21,
Name not displayed, France
Make it so, JJ et al !
Make it so, JJ et al !
# 703:
9:44 am PST, Jan 19,
John Kavidis, Greece
Suit her up, Federation style!
Suit her up, Federation style!
# 702:
7:55 pm PST, Jan 15,
Michelle Matsey, Indiana
My Mom, Judith Ann Evans, was one of the original letter writers who convinced the network to save the original Star Trek from being cancelled. In her name, I now ask that Dr. Carolyn Porco be granted a Cameo on a Star Trek movie.
My Mom, Judith Ann Evans, was one of the original letter writers who convinced the network to save the original Star Trek from being cancelled. In her name, I now ask that Dr. Carolyn Porco be granted a Cameo on a Star Trek movie.
# 701:
5:21 pm PST, Jan 13,
Laura Morgan, Washington
Why shouldn't she get a cameo?!
Why shouldn't she get a cameo?!
# 700:
9:44 am PST, Jan 12,
Robbert Wrighthead, China
If this is legit and she is doing good sciencery for the world and she wants the cameo, let's get her the cameo.
If this is legit and she is doing good sciencery for the world and she wants the cameo, let's get her the cameo.
# 699:
8:13 am PST, Jan 11,
Neil McKillop, United Kingdom
# 698:
2:52 pm PST, Jan 8,
Gil Davis, California
Definitely - she should be given a part where she is consulted as a crew member doing analysis of a planetary body.
Definitely - she should be given a part where she is consulted as a crew member doing analysis of a planetary body.
# 697:
3:18 pm PST, Jan 5,
Sara Viernum, Oregon
Scientists rock!
Scientists rock!
# 696:
2:03 pm PST, Jan 5,
Mallory Myers, Virginia
# 695:
11:55 am PST, Jan 5,
Alanna Cameron, Canada
# 694:
10:39 am PST, Jan 5,
Mike Wakely, Wisconsin
Please give Dr. Porco a Star Trek cameo; the Enterprise needs more RED SHIRTS!
Please give Dr. Porco a Star Trek cameo; the Enterprise needs more RED SHIRTS!
# 693:
6:59 am PST, Jan 5,
Tanner Winward, Utah
HELL YA!
HELL YA!
# 692:
5:10 am PST, Jan 5,
Lizwiz3 B, Canada
Dr Porco is without question the major public connection for an amazing team....the imaging coming out of Cassini was what 1st caught my attention then the prolific output complete with simple but accurately detailed scientific explanations that satisfy both my grandkids & my needs means that she is a superstar spokesperson who would do well in Star Trek as a 2nd career!
Dr Porco is without question the major public connection for an amazing team....the imaging coming out of Cassini was what 1st caught my attention then the prolific output complete with simple but accurately detailed scientific explanations that satisfy both my grandkids & my needs means that she is a superstar spokesperson who would do well in Star Trek as a 2nd career!
# 691:
4:34 am PST, Jan 5,
Name not displayed, Denmark
I had a cameo in a Star Trek spoof made by a friend of mine, wearing a uniform and all. It was awesome. This would be even more awesome and I think she deserves the awesomeness.
I had a cameo in a Star Trek spoof made by a friend of mine, wearing a uniform and all. It was awesome. This would be even more awesome and I think she deserves the awesomeness.
# 690:
2:02 am PST, Jan 5,
Adria Arafat, Utah
Hey give her a spot. She deserves it.
Hey give her a spot. She deserves it.
# 689:
8:35 pm PST, Jan 4,
Luiz Eduardo Pereira, Brazil
# 688:
4:08 pm PST, Jan 4,
Ryan Knowles, Bahamas
This is an excellent idea.
This is an excellent idea.
# 687:
3:19 pm PST, Jan 4,
Kayla Blackman, Montana
The work of true scientists deserves to be recognized in public ways. Besides, there is nothing quite like granting the dream of another trekkie.
The work of true scientists deserves to be recognized in public ways. Besides, there is nothing quite like granting the dream of another trekkie.
# 686:
3:15 pm PST, Jan 4,
Name not displayed, Massachusetts
# 685:
2:51 pm PST, Jan 4,
Tyrone Stewart, Virginia
Congradulations to Dr. Carolyn Porco
Congradulations to Dr. Carolyn Porco
# 684:
2:33 pm PST, Jan 4,
Anna Everett, Michigan
# 683:
2:29 pm PST, Jan 4,
George Hatcher, Florida
This would be awesome.
This would be awesome.
# 682:
2:15 pm PST, Jan 4,
Al Keenan, Pennsylvania
I think Dr. Porco would be a perfect asset to your next movie.
I think Dr. Porco would be a perfect asset to your next movie.
# 681:
2:11 pm PST, Jan 4,
Name not displayed, Spain
# 680:
2:01 pm PST, Jan 4,
Amanda Seixas, Brazil
# 679:
2:01 pm PST, Jan 4,
Evelyn Wolke, Virginia
There's more than one generation of scientists who have been inspired by Star Trek, and we always need more. Make at least one of them happy, give them a chance to be in StarFleet!
There's more than one generation of scientists who have been inspired by Star Trek, and we always need more. Make at least one of them happy, give them a chance to be in StarFleet!
# 678:
2:00 pm PST, Jan 4,
Joanne Manaster, Illinois
The lovely, talented and enthusiastic Dr. Carolyn Porco absolutely would add a fitting real life element into the next Star Trek Movie. Please consider placing her in a cameo. Kindly, Joanne Manaster http://www.joannelovesscience.com
The lovely, talented and enthusiastic Dr. Carolyn Porco absolutely would add a fitting real life element into the next Star Trek Movie. Please consider placing her in a cameo. Kindly, Joanne Manaster http://www.joannelovesscience.com
# 677:
1:59 pm PST, Jan 4,
Haley Cobb, Illinois
# 676:
11:29 am PST, Dec 31,
Steven Rush, Florida
# 675:
7:54 pm PST, Dec 27,
Name not displayed, Ohio
Carolyn Porco should be asked to do this. She is so deserving and this would be so cool.
Carolyn Porco should be asked to do this. She is so deserving and this would be so cool.
# 674:
11:33 am PST, Dec 14,
Keith Porco, Pennsylvania
as a Trek fan myself it would be great to see some one of Dr. Porcos caliber in a cool movie. I have servied in local plays and productions as armourer and firearms instructor. great technical service is always welcome in movies.
as a Trek fan myself it would be great to see some one of Dr. Porcos caliber in a cool movie. I have servied in local plays and productions as armourer and firearms instructor. great technical service is always welcome in movies.
# 673:
8:22 am PST, Dec 8,
Debbie Kahn, California
Please! If Cornell West can appear in Matrix films, she surely deserves this!
Please! If Cornell West can appear in Matrix films, she surely deserves this!
# 672:
12:03 am PST, Dec 8,
Shawn Grunberger, California
# 671:
10:16 am PST, Nov 25,
Susan Ambrose, Colorado
Hey JJ - you know her work. I LOVE your work. Please give her a cameo out in space so she can experience the final frontier in a whole new way! :0)
Hey JJ - you know her work. I LOVE your work. Please give her a cameo out in space so she can experience the final frontier in a whole new way! :0)
# 670:
3:16 pm PST, Nov 21,
Chris Ambrose Home/informal educator, Kansas
Geez! Dr. Porco would be a great Vulcan in the next ST movie. Give us a break and let her play a part. She has many fans, knows more about space than all of us. Would be easy to train for the part as she is a seasoned veteran in public speaking. Very personable, popular and photogenic. She even looks kinda Vulcan sans the ears. Been in many science shows,so is familiar with production. The same people who watch them also watch ST and would simply fall out of their chairs to see her on the big screen. No kidding, I am one of them.
Geez! Dr. Porco would be a great Vulcan in the next ST movie. Give us a break and let her play a part. She has many fans, knows more about space than all of us. Would be easy to train for the part as she is a seasoned veteran in public speaking. Very personable, popular and photogenic. She even looks kinda Vulcan sans the ears. Been in many science shows,so is familiar with production. The same people who watch them also watch ST and would simply fall out of their chairs to see her on the big screen. No kidding, I am one of them.
# 669:
8:21 am PST, Nov 18,
A. Uranga, California
Better yet, a role for Dr. Carolyn Porco in Astrometrics
Better yet, a role for Dr. Carolyn Porco in Astrometrics
# 668:
3:14 pm PDT, Oct 11,
James Minor, Pennsylvania
Who better than C.P. to give the present a face in our very own future? Since Sagan's passing, the wonder of exploration has been conveyed, through Carolyn, to many of us who marveled at Sputnik, as well as our children and grandchildren who still feel the thrill. It only seems right that hers should be that same joyous face that speaks to my grandchildren's grandchildren as a character in the film. Naturally, her character ought to have a few kind words to say about the "early days" of exploration with reference to whatever plot line XII will have. Mr. Abrams could not make many finer casting decisions...
Who better than C.P. to give the present a face in our very own future? Since Sagan's passing, the wonder of exploration has been conveyed, through Carolyn, to many of us who marveled at Sputnik, as well as our children and grandchildren who still feel the thrill. It only seems right that hers should be that same joyous face that speaks to my grandchildren's grandchildren as a character in the film. Naturally, her character ought to have a few kind words to say about the "early days" of exploration with reference to whatever plot line XII will have. Mr. Abrams could not make many finer casting decisions...
# 667:
10:43 am PDT, Oct 9,
Todd Judson McDaniel McDaniel., Ohio
For more impact, add a personal comment here
For more impact, add a personal comment here
# 666:
10:47 am PDT, Oct 7,
Chris Chalmet, Belgium
Why just a cameo? A small role for Carolyn !
Why just a cameo? A small role for Carolyn !
# 665:
1:03 pm PDT, Sep 28,
Josie Gonzalez, New York
# 664:
10:28 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Bernadette Parkin, Connecticut
# 663:
5:20 am PDT, Sep 23,
Eric Brasseur, Belgium
Yeah!
Yeah!
# 662:
9:38 am PDT, Sep 22,
Gerald Adolph, New York
The "secret sauce" in the early days of Star Trek was it's involvement of real science thinkers and enthusiasts ("let's think about what a future ship might look like" vs "take a cigar and cut some windows in the side!"). Involving people like Carolyn (as you did with Mae Jemison) keeps that community engaged and supportive
The "secret sauce" in the early days of Star Trek was it's involvement of real science thinkers and enthusiasts ("let's think about what a future ship might look like" vs "take a cigar and cut some windows in the side!"). Involving people like Carolyn (as you did with Mae Jemison) keeps that community engaged and supportive
# 661:
7:07 am PDT, Sep 22,
James Doocy, California
Get real people on for a real impact. This woman is the greatest!
Get real people on for a real impact. This woman is the greatest!
# 660:
10:11 pm PDT, Sep 21,
Avram Eisner, Washington
# 659:
8:31 pm PDT, Sep 21,
Chris Hansen, Colorado
# 658:
8:40 am PDT, Sep 21,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 657:
3:54 pm PDT, Sep 20,
Paul Arveson, Maryland
Tell your friends to support NASA this way!
Tell your friends to support NASA this way!
# 656:
12:30 pm PDT, Sep 20,
Ron Berg, Texas
Surely somewhere within the movie there would be room for an actual expert with genuine passion for science.
Surely somewhere within the movie there would be room for an actual expert with genuine passion for science.
# 655:
2:39 pm PDT, Sep 19,
Name not displayed, Arizona
Successful, enthusiastic scientists should be seen by the public doing awesome things (like starring in popular sci-fi movies!) to improve the public image of science and scientists. We're not all old, white men in lab coats, and science is not boring!
Successful, enthusiastic scientists should be seen by the public doing awesome things (like starring in popular sci-fi movies!) to improve the public image of science and scientists. We're not all old, white men in lab coats, and science is not boring!
# 654:
3:23 pm PDT, Sep 17,
Stefan K, Belgium
# 653:
11:32 pm PDT, Sep 16,
William Carlton, Virginia
Carolyn Porco is like an ambassador between our planet and the universe. If there were a StarFleet, there is little dounbt that Ms. Porco would be commanding presence pm on the bridge, perhaps as a science officer.
Carolyn Porco is like an ambassador between our planet and the universe. If there were a StarFleet, there is little dounbt that Ms. Porco would be commanding presence pm on the bridge, perhaps as a science officer.
# 652:
8:54 pm PDT, Sep 16,
Gary Bennett, Idaho
We need more scientists in science fiction!
We need more scientists in science fiction!
# 651:
12:38 pm PDT, Sep 16,
Gloria Ortiz, New Jersey
