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Immerse yourself in the tradition of the Florida Creek Indians at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s newest galleria exhibit, “Women’s Medicine: Traditions of the Florida Creek Indians,” Thursday through April 12, 2009.
January 20, 2009 -March 15, 2009: Many scientists produce spectacular images while investigating physical, chemical, or biological phenomena. The William Benton Museum of Art is developing an exhibit on the 'art' of medical illustration. The exhibit will highlight artistic conventions used in producing the images and will explore how different media affect the representation and interpretation of the phenomena that are illustrated.
Astronomer Anthony Colaprete of NASA's Ames Research Center will give a non-technical, illustrated talk on:
Light in Winter is an annual weekend of ideas held in beautiful (and brainy) Ithaca New York. Science and art intersect with interdisciplinary collaborations and world-class performers and scientists. Experience the art of magic, the science of origami, the music of the planets, and much more all in one sparkling weekend, January 23-25, 2009! Check out Web site for full calendar of the weekend's activities: http://lightinwinter.com
A day of astronomical proportions featuring out-of-this-world presentations, a cosmic array of exhibits and a universe of activities that will send you into orbit! From lens grinding tips for dedicated star-gazers to launching home-made rockets on the plaza, there is fun for everyone.
The Florida Museum of Natural History will host its
30th annual Collectors Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 24. The event is free and open to the public.
Light in Winter is an annual weekend of ideas held in beautiful (and brainy) Ithaca New York. Science and art intersect with interdisciplinary collaborations and world-class performers and scientists. Experience the art of magic, the science of origami, the music of the planets, and much more all in one sparkling weekend, January 23-25, 2009! Check out Web site for full calendar of the weekend's activities: http://lightinwinter.com
A day of astronomical proportions featuring out-of-this-world presentations, a cosmic array of exhibits and a universe of activities that will send you into orbit! From lens grinding tips for dedicated star-gazers to launching home-made rockets on the plaza, there is fun for everyone.
Light in Winter is an annual weekend of ideas held in beautiful (and brainy) Ithaca New York. Science and art intersect with interdisciplinary collaborations and world-class performers and scientists. Experience the art of magic, the science of origami, the music of the planets, and much more all in one sparkling weekend, January 23-25, 2009! Check out Web site for full calendar of the weekend's activities: http://lightinwinter.com
See the big picture - of the Universe.
January 20, 2009 -March 15, 2009: Many scientists produce spectacular images while investigating physical, chemical, or biological phenomena. The William Benton Museum of Art is developing an exhibit on the 'art' of medical illustration. The exhibit will highlight artistic conventions used in producing the images and will explore how different media affect the representation and interpretation of the phenomena that are illustrated.
Immerse yourself in the tradition of the Florida Creek Indians at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s newest galleria exhibit, “Women’s Medicine: Traditions of the Florida Creek Indians,” Thursday through April 12, 2009.
Bring your children and drop in to the Bay Area Discovery Museum on the fourth Wednesday of every month for Bay Walks designed to celebrate the Year of Science with COPUS! We will go outside the Museum fence to explore the wilds of Fort Baker while investigating one of the Year of Science themes.
Anabel and Isabel Stenzel, identical twins living with cystic fibrosis, will discuss the science of the disease, emerging therapies, lung transplantation, and the psychosocial issues of living with a challenging chronic illness.
National sports teams, universities, and conferences are partnering with government entities and private businesses to offer carbon neutral events. What does this really mean? Learn how governments, businesses, and individuals use carbon offsets and trading to positively impact climate change in a talk by Mark Van Soestbergen, International Carbon Bank and Exchange, Inc. Find out tips on what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint and live a more sustainable lifestyle. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required.
Presenting Mark Van Soestbergen, from the International Carbon Bank and Exchange, Inc.
Biologically speaking, walking on two legs is very weird. To go faster and more efficiently, humans use almost any other alternative. Innovative camera techniques reveal animals moving in extraordinary ways. Caterpillars become wheels, a salamander transforms itself into a rubber tire for a fast getaway and bushbabies bounce. Even snakes can fly! [A John Downer production for BBC and Discovery Channel]
Presenting Mark Van Soestbergen from the International Carbon Bank and Exchange, Inc.
The Univeristy of Denver's historic Chamberlin Observatory and Denver Astronomy Center, hosts public access nights with its 26 foot refractor telescope plus astronomy club instruments. The next several Open House nights are Sat. Jan.31st and Sat. March 7, 2009 from 6-10pm if weather permits. Details at webpage: http://www.du.edu/~rstencel/Chamberlin .
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