The AE911Truth Petition
To the Members of the House of Representatives and of the Senate of the United States of America,
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
On Behalf of the People of the United States of America, the undersigned Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth and affiliates hereby petition for, and demand, a truly independent investigation with subpoena power in order to uncover the full truth surrounding the events of 9/11/01 – specifically the collapses of the World Trade Center Towers and Building 7. We believe there is sufficient doubt about the official story and therefore the 9/11 investigation must be re-opened and must include a full inquiry into the possible use of explosives that might have been the actual cause of the destruction of the World Trade Center Twin Towers and Building 7.
Featured Petition Signers
Henry Herskovitz, BSME
BSME
The collapse of building seven is the most challenging aspect of the official story. How could a building, which was hit by nothing, fall at free-fall speed into…
Henry Herskovitz, BSME
BSME
Ann Arbor, MI
Worked in refrigeration manufacturing for 32 years, and as a peace activist for 10 years.
The collapse of building seven is the most challenging aspect of the official story. How could a building, which was hit by nothing, fall at free-fall speed into its own footprint?
Tyler C. Doherty
Architectural Designer
B Architecture, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2013
The NIST report referenced throughout the official 9/11 commission report has too many inconsistencies with expert analysis and eyewitness / first-responder testimony of what happened on September 11th,…
Tyler C. Doherty
B Architecture, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2013
White Plains, NY
Occupation: Architectural Designer
Before graduating from RPI in 2013, I've interned in architectural offices in Pennsylvania and New York States. I am currently employed in a small-medium sized architecture design firm in Westchester NY specializing mostly in small and large scale educational and commercial projects throughout New York and Connecticut. I've seen projects through from planning and SD to CD's and project management, meanwhile maintaining an IDP record. I plan to start licensing testing in the coming year.
The NIST report referenced throughout the official 9/11 commission report has too many inconsistencies with expert analysis and eyewitness / first-responder testimony of what happened on September 11th, 2001. There are too many repercussions from not putting forth the effort to speak truth to power and demand a new study be done on what happened on 9/11 and who was behind it. This is the next step we need to take to bring catharsis to the families affected by the attacks and justice to the people committed this crime 13 years ago.
Ben I. Andrus, B.S. Mech. Engr. Tech.
BS Mech Engr Tech-ASU-Tempe Arizona
I had studied the previous incidents of Oklahoma Murrah building, the Waco massacre, Tonkin Gulf, Pearl Harbor, etc. so was prepared enough to recognize immediately when I saw…
Ben I. Andrus, B.S. Mech. Engr. Tech.
BS Mech Engr Tech-ASU-Tempe Arizona
Glendale, MT
I was born in Kamas Valley Utah, grew up on a farm near Lava Hot Springs Idaho in a large family. Then served two years as a missionary in Finland, got my higher education at Ricks College, and then went on to get the degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Arizona State University in 1980. I took a job with the Boeing Company primarily as weight & balance engineer on the hydrofoil program with some time on airplanes and electronics (7 years total) before I became disabled by chemical sensitivities from an indeterminate combination of cigarette smoke, carpet out-gassing, solvents, synthetic perfumes, etc. at work, on the road, and in our mobile home. Thus, I moved back to the mountains where I am isolated from most normal social interaction, so the internet is a huge boon for me, since I have a positive ventilation system set up to exhaust my computer equipment to protect myself.
I had studied the previous incidents of Oklahoma Murrah building, the Waco massacre, Tonkin Gulf, Pearl Harbor, etc. so was prepared enough to recognize immediately when I saw on Fox satellite news that the towers went down on the morning of 9-11, that they were taken down by pre-planted explosives'the little bit of video they show made it blazingly obvious. And just as divulged by the news, it was a New Pearl Harbor event' but I knew few Americans comprehended the full meaning of that admission. We also heard later that day of the other building that collapsed. I am fortunate in having a wife who is likewise aware. I told all I knew my view, but most thought it impossible' or rather did not want to face what was obvious from the evidence. I heard fairly early of the molten metal in the basements and couldn't help suspect nuclear involvement, so was very interested when Steven E. Jones found thermite and then super-thermite. I cringed at his involvement as co-chair of the 911 website with Fetzer.
Jim Sokoloff
I live in California. When I heard the 9/11 radio report that morning I turned on the TV. After a while I saw the first building collapse and…
Jim Sokoloff
Hacienda Heights, CA
Retired Computer Numerical Control Technician: Computer Lab Instructional Staff, Senior University; Factory Automation and Robotics; Maintenance Electrician; Machinist.
I live in California. When I heard the 9/11 radio report that morning I turned on the TV. After a while I saw the first building collapse and immediately realized that this was the most brilliant gorilla attack in history! Then the second building fell and I felt sorry but went on about my business. That afternoon the third building fell and I suspected that that could not be a coincidence: no airplane, same symmetrical disintegration, no way! WHAT WERE THE CONTENTS OF BUILDING 7?
Joe P. Lackie, Former Engineeri
M.S. Mechanical Engg. SUNY at Buffalo
Explosive residue was found in the debris. Also, the fact that molten iron was found at the site which would imply an explosion because jet fuel doesn't ignite…
Joe P. Lackie, Former Engineeri
M.S. Mechanical Engg. SUNY at Buffalo
Amherst, NY
Former Senior Mechanical Engineer at JNE Consulting and a Former Senior Contact Engineer at Delphi Corporation. My experience has been in the Structural Analysis of piping, as well as with Noise and Vibration.
Explosive residue was found in the debris. Also, the fact that molten iron was found at the site which would imply an explosion because jet fuel doesn't ignite at that temperature. The fact that the police told people 'to get back they were bringing down building 7' and the fact that the British radio aired building 7 had fallen before it actually had.
Oliver W. Purcell, AIA, Emeritus
B Arch 1961
It makes me sick to think that there are people in our own country who would do this. It had to be an inside job.
Oliver W. Purcell, AIA, Emeritus
B Arch 1961
Edmond, OK
I was in private practice for 15 years, worked for the US government for 20 years, and taught for 4 years. I'm now retired.
It makes me sick to think that there are people in our own country who would do this. It had to be an inside job.
Scott Winkler, AIA
Architect
BArch, Architecture, University of Houston, 1997
A rigorous investigation is overdue.
Scott Winkler, AIA
BArch, Architecture, University of Houston, 1997
Attleboro, MA
Occupation: Architect
Architect for 15 years . Senior Project Manager at Wessling Architects, greater Boston area.B. Arch, 1997, University of Houston.
A rigorous investigation is overdue.
David W. Hinkle, MBA
Restaurant Manager
MBA in business
It seems against the laws of physics.
David W. Hinkle, MBA
MBA in business
Frankfort, KY
Occupation: Restaurant Manager
48 yr old restaurant manager and concerned citizen. I have been suspicious of the official story since late 2009.
It seems against the laws of physics.
Reinhard G. Kuhn, Dipl.-Ing.
Dipl.Ing.(BA)/BA Mosbach Germany
In my point of view the location of non burned (possibly) Nano Thermite and the velocity of the impacts over a complete steel construction makes it obvious, that…
Reinhard G. Kuhn, Dipl.-Ing.
Dipl.Ing.(BA)/BA Mosbach Germany
Ludwigsburg, BW, Germany
Born 1964/1990 Finish of Studies with the degree of an Engineer (Technics on Wood and processing of synthetics). Since 1991 self employed.
In my point of view the location of non burned (possibly) Nano Thermite and the velocity of the impacts over a complete steel construction makes it obvious, that everybody should ask for new an independent investigations. Something is obviously wrong. New investigations could help to get rid of rumors and abstruse conspiracy theories.
Donald D. Forrester, MD
Physician (Retired)
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University, 1970
We need another investigation. It is clear that the building collapse was due to controlled demolition. We need the truth.
Donald D. Forrester, MD
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University, 1970
Sacramento, CA
Occupation: Physician (Retired)
My undergraduate education was Chemical Engineering. I learned to solve problems with science and math. I applied this approach as a physician and leader in health care. In retirement I continue to teach and apply science to the prevention and reversal of chronic conditions.
We need another investigation. It is clear that the building collapse was due to controlled demolition. We need the truth.
Douglas Baker, Architect
M Arch
There are simply too many questions that have not been truthfully answered, too many eye witnesses who's accounts have not been considered, and too many experts who's explanations…
Douglas Baker, Architect
M Arch
Hamden, CT
Professionally educated in the United Stated. Practicing Architect in the United States for over thirty-five years.
There are simply too many questions that have not been truthfully answered, too many eye witnesses who's accounts have not been considered, and too many experts who's explanations for the collapse of Building 7 that have not been listened to, for me to believe the U.S. Government Official account.
George Hurlburt, MS
Research-Mining Engineer
M.S. Engineering, University of California at Los Angeles, 1974
I solidly believe that the World Trade Center structures could not have been brought down by airplanes in the 'neat' fashion that they were. Especially Building 7 that…
George Hurlburt, MS
M.S. Engineering, University of California at Los Angeles, 1974
Hyde Park, NY
Occupation: Research-Mining Engineer
M.S. Engineering UCLA 1974 (Soil Mechanics, Structures)
I solidly believe that the World Trade Center structures could not have been brought down by airplanes in the 'neat' fashion that they were. Especially Building 7 that was not hit by an airplane.
Petition Signatories
Thomas M. Clancy, PhD
Albany, GA
Occupation: College English
Education: English
Thomas M. Clancy, PhD
English
Albany, GA
Occupation: College English
College teacher for 30+ years. Personal researcher into government conspiracies since early 1990s.
On-site reports of hearing explosions in the towers from news-persons, police, firefighters, and ordinary citizens corroborate the presence of explosive material in the buildings before the planes hit. The towers were closed for inspection at times prior to 9.11.01. The man-in-charge of the building security is suspicious for reasons of nepotism.
Victoria N. Alexander, Dr, PhD
Ny, NY
Occupation: English/Phil Of Science
Education: Ph.D., English, GC at CUNY
Victoria N. Alexander, Dr, PhD
Ph.D., English, GC at CUNY
Ny, NY
Occupation: English/Phil Of Science
Researcher in Philosophy of Science and the Arts. President, Dactyl Foundation for the Arts & Humanities, SoHo, NYC.
When we saw the buildings come down, we all thought it looked like a controlled demolition. It was obvious. But when we were told the fuel created high enough temperatures to damage the steel supports, we wanted to believe it, so we did. But now I've heard the evidence, and reason tells me the buildings most certainly did not collapse. I'm sad for this country, and I'm afraid to sign this petition.
Silviu Berbinschi, Eng, PhD
Galați, GL, Romania
Education: Mechanical Engineering
Silviu Berbinschi, Eng, PhD
Mechanical Engineering
Galați, GL, Romania
Octomber 2002 onwards Occupation or position held Tutor (University Assistant Professor) Main activities and responsibilities Teaching engineering graphics courses (CAD: Technical Drawing, AutoCAD, CATIA V5, CATIA V5 Automation with VBA, SolidEdge, SolidWorks) and data processing (OpenOffice, Excel, VBA for Excel), and supporting of laboratories. Phd - Thesis: 'Contributions to the development of graphical methods CAD for profiling tool generating by wrapping'; University 'Dunarea de jos' Galati Profile: Faculty of Mechanical Department of Manufacturing, Robotics and Welding Engineering URL: www.tcm.ugal.ro
There are many questions which await more explanations, and the most important of them is what happened with the people in the planes ? The planes of company are disappeared indeed ? Where are they ? And many more...
Tom Milligan, PhD
Wooster, OH
Occupation: Phd Philosophy
Education: PhD
Tom Milligan, PhD
PhD
Wooster, OH
Occupation: Phd Philosophy
Philosophy and Theology have been my core life-long interests. I was raised in a home where truth and justice were the prime movers of our lives. I continue to do research on questions of public import and significance.....the duty of citizenship.
Just one of many events in our history of contrived tragedy on the of our clandestine government to manage our future(s).
David R. Griffin, PhD
Isla Vista, CA
Occupation: Philosophy Of Religion And Theology
Education: PhD, Philosophy of Religion & Theology
David R. Griffin, PhD
PhD, Philosophy of Religion & Theology
Isla Vista, CA
Occupation: Philosophy Of Religion And Theology
Emeritus Professor of Philosophy of Religion and Theology, Claremont School of Theology and Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, CA. Have published six books about 9/11.
More than 10 features of the collapses show that the official theory cannot be true.
Jay Easwaran, PhD
Carmel, IN
Occupation: Ph.d. (Metallurgy & Materials Sci.), Met
Jay Easwaran, PhD
Carmel, IN
Occupation: Ph.d. (Metallurgy & Materials Sci.), Met
Bruce A. Hendricks, MPA, F.Ph., MAST, PhD
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Occupation: Photographer
Bruce A. Hendricks, MPA, F.Ph., MAST, PhD
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Occupation: Photographer
Lon Waters, PhD
Albuquerque, NM
Occupation: Applied Mathematics
Education: Degreed
Lon Waters, PhD
Degreed
Albuquerque, NM
Occupation: Applied Mathematics
Mick Renner, PhD
Berkeley, CA
Occupation: Sw, Hw
Education: Degreed
Mick Renner, PhD
Degreed
Berkeley, CA
Occupation: Sw, Hw
Senior Technical Writer in Medical Device industry.
Buildings clearly brought down by some force other than being hit by plane, or fires. Absolute need for new investigation.
Kenneth L. Burres, PhD
Sequim, WA
Occupation: History
Education: Degreed
Kenneth L. Burres, PhD
Degreed
Sequim, WA
Occupation: History
My expertise is in history of religions and classical studies (Northwestern University PhD), not architecture or engineering. However, my study of history in general, and of 9/11 events in particular, leads me to great suspicion about the official explanations of 9/11.
I am persuaded by evidence of controlled demolition of the three WTC buildings, despite the difficulties of all the logistical and political assumptions that must be made if this scenario is true. Studies by Michael Ruppert, David Ray Griffin, Webster Tarpley, Barrie Zwicker, and many others present a convincing case.
Santosh K. Bista, Dr, PhD
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Occupation: Urban And Regional Planning
Education: Ph.D in Regional and Urban Planning
Santosh K. Bista, Dr, PhD
Ph.D in Regional and Urban Planning
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Occupation: Urban And Regional Planning
Born in Nepal and worked as a Lecturer of Economics and Regional Planning at Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu for about 15 years before coming to Australia as a migrant in year 2000. Presently working as a Research Fellow at Planning Research Center, Faculty of Architecture, The University of Sydney since 2004.
Though it's not my field but from my reading of the literature, I think it is about structural problem.
Carol Cleveland, PhD
Dryden, NY
Occupation: Language and Literature
Education: Ph.D, American Literature, St. Louis Uni
Carol Cleveland, PhD
Ph.D, American Literature, St. Louis Uni
Dryden, NY
Occupation: Language and Literature
After deselection from the college teaching profession, I have sold drill bushings, managed an apartment complex, and currently work as an administrative secretary at Cornell University. Although my degree work is in language and literature, I am not scientifically illiterate.
There was just far too much energy expended in the destruction of the twin towers to be adequately explained by the official theory, insofar as that can be pinned down on any given day. The particle size of the remains of the towers was way too small, the pile of debris way too short, the speed of fall way too fast. The anomalies that remain to be explained are many, and the official theory does not begin to address them adequately, or indeed, at all, in the case of Bldg. 7. I want to know about the toasted cars, the hole in Bldg. 4, the survival of the PATH trains, and a lot more.
Henry C. Finney, PhD
Los Alamos, NM
Occupation: Sociology
Education: PhD Sociology UC Berkeley
Henry C. Finney, PhD
PhD Sociology UC Berkeley
Los Alamos, NM
Occupation: Sociology
Sociology PhD Professor of Sociology Trained in Statistics and Methods of Research
My analysis of the the 9/11 Commission report concludes that it is a whitewash. It is remarkable for its omissions, which have been detailed by others The political bias of its operations director is highly suspect. All the buildings clearly show the mark of controlled demolition. Enough evidence suggests it was allowed to happen to justify a new, independent and impartial investigation with all results made public and all testimony made under oath. I have read most of the critical published books and reports.
Sinisa Novakovic, PhD
Davis, CA
Occupation: Microbiology
Education: Microbiology, UC Davis
Sinisa Novakovic, PhD
Microbiology, UC Davis
Davis, CA
Occupation: Microbiology
My academic training is not related to the fields of expertise relevant to the collapses of the buildings. I am joining as a supporter and a doubter of the official collapse theories.
Official collapse theories just do not make sense and do not match the photographic evidence and eye witness reports. Too many questions were not really answered-what pulverized all of the concrete, what caused the melted steel pools in the basement?
Kenneth A. Beck, PhD
Woodland, CA
Occupation: Cell Biology-Biochemistry
Education: Ph.D., Biochemistry, Temple University
Kenneth A. Beck, PhD
Ph.D., Biochemistry, Temple University
Woodland, CA
Occupation: Cell Biology-Biochemistry
B.S. in biochemistry at Rider University, Lawrenceville , NJ Ph.D Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University, Stanford, CA Assistant and Associate Professor, UC Davis, Davis CA
This event is profoundly important to our nation. We need a more complete investigation.
Steve Roddy, PhD
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Humanities
Education: PhD
Steve Roddy, PhD
PhD
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Humanities
I'm not an engineer or an architect, but would like to strongly support your work.
I feel that the truth must be told about 9/11 ' whatever it is ' so that we can face the larger truths that may lie behind it. Without this, we may never restore some semblance of democratic rule in this country.
Anand Teltumbde, Dr, PhD
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Education: PhD
Anand Teltumbde, Dr, PhD
PhD
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Graduate in Mechanical Engineering. Have vast experience in structural engineering.
The first site of the collapsing towers evoked suspicion about the official version and I began working out by first principles how the towers could collapse that way. My conclusion is that it is impossible.
Antonio S. Campos, Dr, PhD
Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Occupation: Chemistry
Education: Ph.D. Chemistry, UNL, MBA
Antonio S. Campos, Dr, PhD
Ph.D. Chemistry, UNL, MBA
Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Occupation: Chemistry
Former researcher in the field of biochemistry, presently CEO of construction company
As a former scientist, I am faithful to the principle that the theory to follow is the one that best fits the available evidence. For as much painful it is to admit it, the controlled demolition hypothesis explains the available evidence much better. That's why a serious investigation is mandatory.
Dr. Wayne G. Gautreau, PhD
Mesa, AZ
Occupation: Mantematics/Compauter Science
Education: Phd. Computer Information Technology
Dr. Wayne G. Gautreau, PhD
Phd. Computer Information Technology
Mesa, AZ
Occupation: Mantematics/Compauter Science
I have taught mathematics as well as computer programming for 41 years.
I am not a conspiracy theorist but the 9/11 Commission left more questions than they answered, excuse me, tried to answer without any good research. As a professor, I am use to doing good research, what the 9/11 Commission did was a comedy at best.
D Graeme Macqueen, PhD
Dundas, ON, Canada
Occupation: Peace And Conflict Studies, Religious St
Education: Ph.D., Asian Religion, Harvard
D Graeme Macqueen, PhD
Ph.D., Asian Religion, Harvard
Dundas, ON, Canada
Occupation: Peace And Conflict Studies, Religious St
I am a scholar in Buddhist Studies and, for the last 25 years, Peace and Conflict Studies as well. I have published in these fields, as well as on 9-11.
I am the author of the article, 118 Witnesses, which details the numerous FDNY witnesses to explosions in the Twin Towers. It is clear there were strategic explosions in these buildings and that they did not collapse for the reasons given by NIST and the 9/11 Commission.
Herbert G. Lebherz, PhD
San Diego, CA
Occupation: Biochemistry
Education: AA, BA, MA, PhD (U of Washington)
Herbert G. Lebherz, PhD
AA, BA, MA, PhD (U of Washington)
San Diego, CA
Occupation: Biochemistry
PhD in biochemistry. Basic research in Switzerland, New York, San Diego. Funded by NIH for many years. American Heart Association Established Investigator. Outstanding Faculty Award SDSU. Mentor for PhD, MS and undergrad students in biochemistry research. Taught many graduate and undergraduate courses in biochemistry
It sure looks like controlled demolition to me . Wow. Let's get to the bottom of this.
Dave Kendall, PhD
Riverside, CA
Occupation: Musicology
Education: M.A., Musicology, UC Riverside
Dave Kendall, PhD
M.A., Musicology, UC Riverside
Riverside, CA
Occupation: Musicology
B.M., Instrumental Performance, La Sierra University, 2002 English/Music Teacher, Pingtung, Taiwan, 2002-2003 Performer's Certificate, La Sierra University, 2005 M.A., Musicology, University of California Riverside, 2007 Ph.D., Musicology, UC Riverside, in progress Adj. Prof. of Music, La Sierra University, 2003-pres. Dir. of Recording Services, La Sierra University, 2004-pres.
As a musicologist and organology enthusiast, I have always dabbled in acoustical physics as part of my field and spent time with music-loving physics professors and engineers. The events of 9/11 initially piqued my interest (having watched it all live on television), but questions about the buildings' destruction lay dormant until I was exposed to some of the works of David Ray Griffin in 2004. Since then, I have kept up with the latest research, coming to the conclusion that the official account is not sustainable using the available evidence and that a new investigation is needed.
Dr. Kevin J. Barrett, PhD
Madison, WI
Occupation: Arabic
Education: PhD
Dr. Kevin J. Barrett, PhD
PhD
Madison, WI
Occupation: Arabic
College/University Instructor of Arabic, Islam-Religious Studies, African Literature, Folklore, English Literature, French Literature, Humanities. Author, Truth Jihad: My Epic Struggle Against the 9/11 Big Lie. Editor, 9/11 and American Empire v.2: Christians, Jews and Muslims Speak Out. Co-founder, Muslim-Jewish Christian Alliance for 9/11 Truth: http://mujca.com
I am not an architect or engineer. But I am not a fool, nor am I entirely unacquainted with the laws of physics. To call the three WTC events fire-induced gravity-driven collapses is to abuse the English language and the memory of the victims (including all the victims of the 9/11 wars), and to insult the intelligence of anyone within earshot.
Michael Gabriel, PhD
Saint Augustine, FL
Occupation: Professor
Education: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Michael Gabriel, PhD
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Saint Augustine, FL
Occupation: Professor
I received an A.B. degree from St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia PA in 1962, a M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology in 1965 and 1967 respectively from the University of Wisconsin. I was an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Pomona College from 1967 until 1970. I was awarded an NIMH Senior Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Psychobiology, University of California at Irvine from 1970-1973. I then served as an assistant and associate professor with tenure in Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, and as a full professor in Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign from 1982 until 1988. I moved my office and laboratory to the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology (on the Urbana campus) in 1988. I retired in 2003. My research concerned analyses of the neurophysiological substrates of conditioning, learning and memory. I have published many articles and chapters and have been a co-editor of two books on these topics.
I am convinced that the twin towers and WTC building 7 collapsed as a result of controlled demolition. This conviction is owed largely to the evidence marshaled by David A Griffin, Richard Gage and many additional scientists and architects who have carried out scientific research on these most important events. It is essential that citizens of the U.S. and the world be informed of these scientific findings and conclusions in the interest of arriving at a just resolution of the crimes committed on 9/11 2001.
Peter H. Mccandless, Dr, PhD
Kansas City, MO
Occupation: Mathematics
Education: PhD
Peter H. Mccandless, Dr, PhD
PhD
Kansas City, MO
Occupation: Mathematics
I'm an associate professor of mathematics at Park University. www.park.edu
If the government cannot give definitive proof about the cause of WTC 7's collapse, then their claims about WTC 1 and 2 are highly doubtful.
Richard A. Johns, PhD, MA, BSc
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Occupation: Philosophy, Logic
Education: B.Sc. Math. with Eng., U. of Nottingham
Richard A. Johns, PhD, MA, BSc
B.Sc. Math. with Eng., U. of Nottingham
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Occupation: Philosophy, Logic
I did my undergrad in math and engineering, mostly theoretical mechanics. But then I switched to philosophy of physics and logic for my M.A. and Ph.D. I'm currently teaching in the Philosophy department at the University of British Columbia. My main publication is a technical monograph about physical probability, published by the University of Toronto Press.
As I teach courses on scientific reasoning, I'm always on the lookout for good examples of bad science, and I thought the 9/11 conspiracy theories would provide some material. I was shocked to find many good arguments among the bad ones. In particular, arguments that the global collapse was not powered by gravity alone seem virtually conclusive. The way NIST has ignored this issue (or said silly things about it) helps to support the conclusion.
Jonathan P. Chance, PhD
Boston, MA
Occupation: Economics
Education: PhD
Jonathan P. Chance, PhD
PhD
Boston, MA
Occupation: Economics
Studied architecture at Harvard University, history & philosophy at McGill University, and advanced composites engineering & manufacturing at the Composites Technology Center in Los Angeles. Entrepreneur, consultant & economist for renewable energy and super-efficient transportation since 1990.
It has been clear since 9/11/2001 that all the WTC buildings were destroyed in a controlled demolition, not by any of the electronically hijacked aircraft. Please see 911Review.Com for details.
Rudy J. List, Dr, PhD
Dexter, MI
Occupation: Retired
Education: PhD Mathematics
Rudy J. List, Dr, PhD
PhD Mathematics
Dexter, MI
Occupation: Retired
I've taught mathematics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at State University of New York, New Paltz; University of Birmingham, UK; University of Mosul, Iraq; and University of Michigan.
That the destruction of WTC Buildings 1, 2, and 7 were the result of controlled demolition is obvious.
Eric Turk, PhD
North Hills, CA
Occupation: Biochemistry
Education: PhD Neuroscience
Eric Turk, PhD
PhD Neuroscience
North Hills, CA
Occupation: Biochemistry
I am a well-experienced protein chemist and molecular biologist. I did biomolecular research for 18 years at UCLA. My 1984 PhD is in Neuroscience from UCLA. My B.S. is from Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ.
There are so many bizarre phenomena associated with the collapse of the towers, and the inexplicable melting of over 1000 vehicles, many on the opposite side of the island along FDR Drive. The sum of these phenomena reeks of the deepest evil.
William S. Romoser, Dr, PhD
Worthington, OH
Occupation: Biological Sciences
Education: PhD
William S. Romoser, Dr, PhD
PhD
Worthington, OH
Occupation: Biological Sciences
I have been a college professor and active scientist for nearly 45 years.
From the day I watched the TV news coverage of the Twin Towers free-fall to the ground and then awhile later heard that Building 7, though not hit by a plane, also free-fell to the ground, I thought, along with some of the early news commentators, that the collapses looked like controlled demolitions. Then there was the clear reticence on the part of the Bush Administration to open an investigation. Finally and begrudgingly the 9/11 Commission was named and produced what turned out to be a woefully incomplete and inadequate assessment. In the face of the magnitude and gravity of 9/11, the cost in dollars and, most importantly, the horrendous loss of human lives, such an inadequate treatment is not acceptable under any standards. Not long after 9/11, websites began to appear which posed fair and reasonable questions challenging the 'official' version of how the buildings fell, and related issues. The writings of prominent scholars, such as David Ray Griffin and others, considered the diverse and mounting pieces of evidence in systematic and thoughtful ways. While one may disagree with the interpretation of this or that piece of evidence, the emerging mosaic of physical, economic, political and social evidence is compelling and demands a reinvestigation. Frankly, at this point I don't see how our country can go forward as a democracy until this matter is fully and completely settled by an independent, comprehensive, competent investigation by a body with full subpoena power.
Judith A. Conoyer, Rev. Dr., PhD
Saint Charles, MO
Occupation: History, Theology
Education: PhD
Judith A. Conoyer, Rev. Dr., PhD
PhD
Saint Charles, MO
Occupation: History, Theology
Clergy and College Educator with interest in current political events since retirement.
While not an expert in this field, I think that the reservations about the official explanation by the many qualified architects and engineers list below begs for another complete, thorough, and open investigation.
Dr. Premraj Pushpakaran, PhD
Kochi Kerala, Kerala, India
Occupation: Bioprocess Technology
Education: PhD
Dr. Premraj Pushpakaran, PhD
PhD
Kochi Kerala, Kerala, India
Occupation: Bioprocess Technology
Kurtis Hagen, PhD
Plattsburgh, NY
Occupation: Philosophy
Education: PhD Philosophy
Kurtis Hagen, PhD
PhD Philosophy
Plattsburgh, NY
Occupation: Philosophy
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of California at Davis, M.A., Philosophy, University of Hawaii at Manoa Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Hawaii at Manoa Assistant Professor of Philosophy, SUNY Plattsburgh
There are serious and legitimate questions about the collapses of the towers and building seven, as well as many other aspects of the events of 9/11. Thus far, official answers have been unconvincing. The official 9/11 Commission Report, in particular, has been shown to be seriously flawed and misleading (Griffin, 2004). And NIST consistently avoids the critical questions. Our security requires an accurate accounting of what really happened. Thus, we need, for the first time, a real, probing investigation by competent professionals without significant ties to the administration. Is that so unreasonable? If the government is unwilling to support a new investigation, they should at least be willing to publicly defend the official account against legitimate challenges by competent authorities in the various relevant fields. So far they have been unwilling--or unable.