Why not add a little substance to your cocktails and conversation? The new "Science CafE" at the Saint Louis Science Center is just where to find it. Science CafE is a series of direct and honest discussions with those in the know about current scientific issues - often intriguing and sometimes controversial topics. The seven scheduled "stimulating conversations" cover subject matter from "biocide" to stem cells.
"We provide the experts and encourage attendees to bring an open mind," said Doug King, President && CEO of the Science Center. "This will be an opportunity to listen and question, and learn how key issues of the day apply to each of us."
Tickets to Science Cafe are $20 per person, and include a complimentary beverage ticket and light snacks. A cash bar is available and parking is free. All Science CafE conversations will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., but locations within the Science Center will vary.
The series begins Sept. 28 with Raymond Arvidson, Ph.D., Chairman of the Earth and Planetary Sciences Department of Washington University, discussing "Meet the Martian: Looking Inside the Mars Explorations Mission." Dr. Arvidson is one of the nation's leading experts on Mars and NASA's mission to study the red planet.
Other cafe conversations include: October 12: "Stem Cell Research: Navigating the Scientific && Ethical Mine Field," with Dr. Steven Teitelbaum, Department of Pathology at Washington University and Gerard Magill, Ph.D., professor at the Center of Health Ethics at Saint Louis University.
November 16: "Genetic Modification: Why? Why Not?" What the first 20 years of genetic modification have taught us and what is expected in the future with Roger Beachy, Ph.D., President of the Danforth Plant Science Center.
January 18, 2007: "Can the Moon Save the Earth" with Gregg Maryniak, Vice President of Aerospace Science at the James S. McDonald Planetarium talking about whether information returned by Apollo astronauts hold the key to the exploration of the solar system and the survival of life on Earth.
February 15: "Can a New Invention Cure Poverty in Africa" with Dr. Martin Fisher whose organization KickStart is winning awards from Time, Business Week, Amazon.com and many others for curing poverty in Africa one family at a time.
March 15: "Are We Committing Biocide?" with Dr. Peter Raven, President of the Missouri Botanical Garden and the George Engelmann Professor of Botany at Washington University, discussing the human impact on worldwide biodiversity.
April 19: "Exploring the Concept of Religious Naturalism" with Ursula Goodenough, Ph.D., Professor of Biology at Washington University, investigating the interpretive, spiritual, moral and ethical responses to our scientific understanding of nature.Seating is limited. For information and reservations, call (314) 289-4424, toll free (800) 456-4424 or online at www.slsc.org. |
