named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Astronomy: Humanities Conversation with the Cosmos
Five-day course exploring astronomy through direct observation, historical views, modern physics, and geometric relationships, with an emphasis on human connection to the cosmos.
Coming Back to our Senses
Retreat for Waldorf early childhood teachers emphasizing sensory reawakening through meditation, nature excursions, eurythmy, and crafts.
Metal Workshop Intensive
Two-day hands-on workshop in copper and silver jewelry making using traditional techniques, combined with stone setting and craftsmanship.
On the Nature of Perception
Week-long immersive course focusing on deepening conscious perception through experiences in nature, experiential exercises, and discussions on living thinking.
Teaching Sensible Science
Professional development course for Waldorf teachers focusing on integrating sensory experience and thinking in science education.
Water, Energy and Changes in the Climate
One-week intensive course examining environmental issues through sensory-conceptual integration, contemporary challenges, and group artistic activities.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Develops and disseminates educational and artistic resourcesMakes books, poetry collections, and educational materials freely available online or for order. Hosts online exhibitions featuring artists who explore new ways of perceiving the natural world, supporting integrative understanding through art and literature.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Hosts public lectures, conferences, and community eventsPresents keynote addresses and workshops at regional and national conferences including AWSNA and Gateways events, and delivers public lectures at Waldorf schools. Also organizes septennial celebrations and fundraising events to share organizational updates and engage the community.
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Public Astronomy & Space Science Education 1 activity
- Offers experiential education programs for diverse learnersProvides science workshops, retreats, and courses for adult learners, scientists, graduate students, high school students, and educators. Programs include week-long astronomy and perception courses, five-day retreats in the Adirondacks, and immersive workshops integrating inner and outer experiences.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Provides hands-on workshops in art, craft, and natural technologiesOffers experiential workshops such as metalworking, where participants craft jewelry using traditional techniques, and other courses that integrate artistic practice with scientific inquiry and perceptual awareness.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Provides professional development and teacher training in phenomenological science educationOffers courses, workshops, and multi-session programs for Waldorf and middle school science teachers, including the "Teaching Sensible Science" course and six-day immersion trainings in Living Thinking. Programs focus on experiential, phenomena-based science teaching and include retreats and co-sponsored training initiatives.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducts research on natural waters, environmental technologies, and integrative science educationEngages in basic, applied, and educational research focused on artesian springs in Saratoga Springs, environmental pollutants in plants and forest ecosystems, and the relationship between human perception and scientific understanding. Research is supported by grants totaling over $1.9 million and includes long-term data collection and publication of findings.
- Develops and publishes research in phenomenological science and science educationAuthors and publishes books, research papers, and essays on phenomenological science, epistemology, pedagogy, and the integration of sensory experience with cognitive understanding. Key publications include works on water and climate, physics teaching, human experience and technology, and the philosophy of science.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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Total revenue$200
Contributions & grants$200100%
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Total expenses$582
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Total assets$6K
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Net assets$6K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +33.3%
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- AWSNA Network — Presented at multiple AWSNA Regional Conferences as keynote speaker and workshop presenter.
- Adirondack Community College Partner — Current faculty member teaching biology, botany, and ecology, and overseeing the Green Communities Initiative.
- British Museum of Natural History Partner — Presented research at a conference sponsored by the British Museum of Natural History.
- Forschungslinstitut am Goetheanum Partner — Conducted research on modes of observation and conceptualization of nature.
- Fredericka Foster Partner — Featured artist whose paintings of water align with SENSRI's focus on perceiving natural activity.
- John Daido Loori Partner — Featured photographer whose images reveal inner activities and the true nature of water.
- Kernforschungsanlage Julich (KFA) Partner — Conducted neutron diffraction research.
- Laura Kirchner Partner — Featured artist whose work explores light, rhythm, and the relationship between mind and nature.
- Luke Fischer Partner — Featured poet whose work is published by Sensri Inc.
- Lutron Electronics Partner — Worked in design and development, listed as inventor on multiple patents.
- Michael D'Aleo Partner — Featured poet whose work is published by Sensri Inc.
- Natural Sciences Section at the Goetheanum Partner — Published research in a journal associated with the Natural Sciences Section at the Goetheanum.
- Nature Institute Partner — Collaborated with Stephen Talbot of the Nature Institute on the publication of "Water, Energy and Global Warming" and supports the "Being on Earth" book project.
- Nordlys Foundation Funder — Provided a research grant in 2004 for the Living Fluids Project.
- Nordlys Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding for research on dynamic forces in water and practical water technologies.
- Ramapo College Partner — Former Professor of Philosophy.
- Research Institute for Waldorf Education Network — Collaborates on research and publication related to Waldorf science education.
- Research Institute for Waldorf Education Partner — Collaborated on the publication of research related to Waldorf science education.
- Saratoga Experiential Natural Science Research Institute Network — Alternative name used for SENSRI Inc, indicating organizational identity
- Society for the Evolution of Science Network — Contributes publications on science, experience, and technology through its newsletter.
- Sound Circle Center Partner — Partner organization through which SENSRI course registration is facilitated.
- Sound Circle Center Partner — Partner organization through which registration for the Waldorf teacher training is processed.
- Sunbridge College Partner — Graduate faculty member and instructor.
- Threefold Educational Foundation Partner — Former Director of Science.
- University of Vermont Partner — Former assistant professor and taught graduate and undergraduate classes in environmental science, forestry, and philosophy of science.
- Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs Partner — Co-founded the high school and taught physical science and astronomy.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Living Thinking and Perceptual Developmentmethodology: living_thinkingBy developing dynamic, active human perception and freeing thinking from fixed concepts, we enable new ways of experiencing and understanding nature, because only flexible, lived cognition can grasp the interconnectedness of living systems.
- Phenomenological Inquiry for Environmental Solutionsmethodology: phenomenological_inquiryBy applying careful observation of natural phenomena and reflective interpretation, we generate scientific understanding that informs restorative environmental technologies, because sustainable solutions must arise from direct engagement with nature’s processes.
- Phenomenological Science Educationmethodology: phenomenological_science_educationBy grounding science education in direct observation and experiential engagement with natural phenomena, we cultivate deeper understanding and lived knowledge, because abstract theories alone fail to connect learners to the dynamic reality of nature.