In Brief:
Title: New
Expert Line-up of Science on the Edge Speakers at Rochester Museum &
Science Center
Location: 657 East Avenue,
Rochester, NY 14607
Dates/Times: Selected evenings at
7:30pm (see below). Series starts February 5
Admission: $55
general public series ticket price; $45 RMSC member series ticket price. See
below for further pricing details.
Website: Detailed Information: www.rmsc.org; Facebook;
Twitter (@rocRMSC)
New
Expert Line-up of Science on the Edge Speakers at Rochester Museum &
Science Center
ROCHESTER,
NY—The Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) kicks off its new season of
the Richard C. Shultz Science on the Edge
Lecture Series with an excellent new line-up of expert presenters in scientific fields.
Community members have the opportunity to learn about advancements and research
in areas including astrophysics, race, endangered species and climate change.
The
Science on the Edge Lecture Series has
provided insight and understanding about current research in a broad array of
topics for a general audience for more than 30 years.
"Science on the Edge sparks intelligent
conversations throughout the community each year," said Calvin Uzelmeier, Ph.
D., education director, RMSC. "We've found that our speakers appeal to a broad
audience; whether they are interested in the specific science or the general
wonders of our planet and beyond."
The
2013 series
includes:
Yolanda T. Moses, Professor of Anthropology, Associate Vice
Chancellor for Diversity, Excellence and Equity at the University of
California, Riverside
7:30pm
on Tuesday, February 5
Be
Careful What You Wish for: The Creation of the 'RACE: Are We So Different?' Exhibit
and Project
Learn
the impetus behind the conceptualization and creation of the RACE: Are We So Different? project, the
assemblage of the National Advisory Committee, and about the work with the
national partners and the Science Museum of Minnesota. Explore what has been
learned about the materials, the exhibit and the website during the five years
that it has been on tour around the United States. The RACE:
Are We So Different? exhibition opens January 19 at the RMSC.
Terri
Roth, VP Conservation
and Science/CREW Director, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
7:30pm
on Wednesday, March 27
The
Science and Technology of Breeding Endangered Species when Mother Nature needs
a Helping Hand
Changes
in the natural environment can disrupt reproductive efficiency, and species do
not always breed well in human care. Using cutting edge technology and science,
researchers work with zoos to unravel the mysteries of reproduction in species
in need, and strive to produce offspring against great odds. Recently, the
world's first artificial insemination attempt in a polar bear occurred at the
Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester.
Mercedes
Richards, Professor, Astronomy & Astrophysics,
Pennsylvania State University
7:30pm
on Wednesday, April 3
The
Magical Tomography Imaging Technique
Tomography
is an innovative and comprehensive technique that is closer to our daily lives
than we realize. Discover a simple mathematical process that can calculate
three-dimensional images from two-dimensional pictures or projections of
various objects from the human body to distant stars. Learn how this procedure
has been used to create amazing pictures that cannot be taken with a camera in
the usual way.
Jeff Wyatt, Seneca Park Zoo and Professor & Chair,
Department of Comparative Medicine, University of Rochester
7:30pm
on Wednesday, April 17
Lake
Sturgeon Repatriation: A Science-Based Success Story for Genesee River Health
The
lake sturgeon, the largest and most prehistoric fish of the Great Lakes, had
disappeared from Rochester's lower Genesee River due to overfishing, pollution
and habitat degradation. A reintroduction program resulted in a healthy growing
population of fish. Learn about Rochester's sturgeon success story and how it
promotes renewed community pride in the Genesee River, and also provides
science-based longitudinal survey for the Environmental Protection Agency.
John A. Tarduno, Professor of
Geophysics, University of Rochester
7:30pm on Wednesday, April 24
Crocodiles at the Poles: Viewing the Past and Future
Ice-free Arctic
The geologic history of the Arctic region records
past climate, and this can provide insight into modern conditions and the
potential for future change. Explore studies in the High Arctic including the
hypothesis that the past high mean annual temperatures were caused by pulses of
volcanic activity, altering atmospheric CO2 levels. Hear stories about
scientific expeditions to the High Arctic, including experiences with the
warming modern Arctic.
"It's important to us to get feedback
from our visitors on the latest trends, research and experiences that they want
to learn about," added Uzelmeier. "We distribute surveys at each presentation."
Each presentation is followed by a brief
reception where visitors can enjoy snacks, beverages and meet the presenter. All lectures are held in the Eisenhart
Auditorium on the RMSC campus at 657 East Avenue.
Ticket prices include:
Series Tickets:
RMSC Members: $45 adult, $25 student*
General Public: $55 adult, $30 student*
Single Lecture Tickets:
RMSC Members: $14 adult, $7 student*
General Public: $15 adult, $8 student*
*students through grade 12 or college students with valid
college ID.
Call (585)697-1942 or visit www.rmsc.org for additional information and to
purchase tickets.
For high-resolution headshots/images
and additional information, contact Debra Jacobson, Director of Marketing and Community
Affairs, RMSC at (585)697-1944 or debra_jacobson@rmsc.org.
Rochester
Museum & Science Center (RMSC) receives major funding from Monroe County.
RMSC includes a planetarium, nature center and science/regional history museum.
The Rochester Museum & Science Center stimulates broad community interest
and understanding of science and technology, and their impact—past, present,
future—on our lives. For more information about RMSC, visit www.rmsc.org. Find us on Facebook
and follow us on Twitter (@rocRMSC).
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