The Ten Most Credible UFOlogists

From The Book of THoTH (Leaves of Wisdom)

THE TEN MOST CREDIBLE UFOLOGISTS

   1. Dr. Michael Swords, Ph.D
       Professor of Genetics and Life Sciences, Western Michigan State
       University. Editor, Journal of UFO Studies (CUFOS). Areas of
       Special Study: Possibilities of ET visitation based on the Drake
       Equation; Refutation of Budd Hopkins' Genetic Experimentation
       Theory of Abductions.

   2. Dr. Thomas E. Bullard, Ph.D
       Degrees in Psychology, Folklore. Special contributor, International
       UFO Reporter, Journal of UFO Studies. Author, "Abductions: The
       Measure of a Mystery," a 600-page study of over 300 abduction cases,
       taking into account such possible explanations as folkloric
       transmission, hypnotic confabulation, etc. Dr. Bullard started as a
       skeptic, but remains unconvinced by the skeptical explanations. Also
       compiled definitive collection and analysis of 1890's airship wave.
       Recipient, ParaNet's James E. McDonald Key, "For Outstanding
       Achievement in the Advancement of Scientific Ufology," 1989.

   3. Dr. Richard F. Haines, Ph.D
       Retired NASA Psychologist. Areas of Special Study: Pilot Reports,
       Photo-analysis, Abduction Regression techniques. Author, "The
       Melbourne Episode" about the disappearance of pilot Frederick
       Valentich.

   4. Dr. James E. McDonald (deceased)
       Meteorologist, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, University of
       Arizona. Areas of Special Study: Electromagnetic effects cases. Led
       efforts at Congressional Inquiry, scientific analysis.

   5. Richard Hall
       Science Writer; former Acting Director, NICAP; former Asst.
       Director, MUFON. Areas of Special Study: Electromagnetic effects
       cases, Radar trace cases. Author, "Uninvited Guests." Resigned
       MUFON over Gulf Breeze case, Lear episode. Currently suffering from
       Alan Hendry syndrome ("What's the Use?")

   6. Donald Schmitt
       Director, Special Investigations, CUFOS. Areas of Special Study:
       Refutation of Gulf Breeze evidence; First Roswell Archaeological
       Expedition.

   7. Ronald Story
       Science and Technical Writer. Areas of Special Study: Largely
       responsible for debunking Ancient Astronaut theory. Author, "UFOs
       and the Limits of Science," "The UFO Encyclopedia."

   8. Barry Greenwood
       Postal worker. Director, Citizens Against UFO Secrecy. Editor, Just
       Cause. Areas of Special Study: Procurement and analysis of
       government documents. Outspoken critic of unscientific UFO
       proponents. Performed major debunking of MJ-12.

   9. John F. Schuessler
       Engineer, Shuttle Project Director, McDonnell-Douglas Corporation.
       Asst. Director, MUFON. Areas of Special Study: Cash-Landrum case.

   10. Dr. J. Allen Hynek, Ph.D (Deceased)
       Astronomer, Northwestern University. Scientific Advisor to Project
       BlueBook. Founder, Scientific Director, CUFOS. Areas of Special
       Study: All areas. First major advocate of the application of
       scientific methodology to UFO study. Created sighting categories
       such as "Close Encounters." First major skeptic to change sides.
       Lost some credibility due to indecisive nature, acceptance of some
       questionable cases as valid.

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This file was originally prepared by ParaNet for use in a talk given by Maj. James McGaha of CSICOP. We bequeath it to the public domain.