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September
Saturday - September 29
A Journey through Mexico with George O. Jackson de Llano. In an illustrated lecture Jackson de Llano provides personal insights into his acclaimed photographic work. Baird Auditorium, 2:30 pm.
Visit the Mexican Cycles: Festival Images by George O. Jackson de Llano website.
October
Saturday - October 13
MexicoFest Family Day -
The Museum presents a day of craft making and performances that highlight the artistic and cultural traditions of Mexico. Also included are talks by Museum scientists on their research activities in Mexico. Co-sponsored by the NMNH Latino Program. This event received federal support from the Smithsonian Latino Center. 2nd floor, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Thursday - October 18
Creating the Solar Village -
Student leaders in architecture and engineering from three universities at the US Solar Decathlon on the Mall discuss special features of their leading-edge, solar-powered houses and how their experience has helped shape their future as innovators. Participants are from the University of Colorado, Boulder – a two-time Solar Decathlon winner, Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA) and the University of Maryland, College Park. Panel moderator is Bobbie Faul-Zeitler, editor of Green News Update and mentor to the University of Maryland team. Co-sponsored by the Smithsonian Office of Energy Management. See also http://www.solardecathlon.org/. Baird Auditorium, 2:00 pm.
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