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Next Science Seminar is April 1
Community Science Seminars Exploring Today’s Science, Inspiring Tomorrow’s Scientists
-- a Public Science Seminar Series partnership of the Kirkwood School District and The Academy of Science - St. Louis
NEXT SEMINAR DATE: Thursday, April 1, 2010; 7 - 8:30PM--Diversity in Science Panel Discussion
This Thursday's Speaker event on Bioethics, Reproductive Technology, and Genetics starts at 7 pm in the Keating Theater at Kirkwood High School.
You, your students, friends and community members are cordially invited to this Thursday's Speaker event - A Panel Discussion on Bioethics, Reproductive Technology, and Genetics - from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Keating Theater at Kirkwood High School.
Speakers from Washington University, St. Louis University and the Infertility Society of St. Louis will speak on:
- Science and Morals
- Science Reporting and the Problem of Hype
- Genetics of Infertility and Extinction - are we next?
- Women in science leadership roles and today’s changing climate for women in science and engineering.
- Modern plant biotechnology for the next 50 years and solving our most urgent problems--increasing populations, a warming atmosphere, depleting natural resources.
A question and answer session will follow the presentations.
The Academy of Science and Kirkwood School District do not endorse any company, institution, or individual, but present science speakers, community-wide public seminars, talks and panel discussions, to increase awareness and understanding of science and its powerful role in our public and private lives.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Middle and high school students, teachers, adults, and the general public are invited to attend.
NO COST: No-cost seminars and panel discussions feature high-level scientists and industry professionals on how science tackles current issues and societal concerns, with advice for students interested in pursuing science careers.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPETE FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS: One $250 Middle School Student Scholarship and one $250 High School Student Scholarship Attend 3 - 5 seminars or panel discussions and write about your experience. Scholarship decisions announced in May 2010.
MORE on UPCOMING SEMINARS AT: http://Aca demyofScienceSTL.org or CALL 314-533-8586
HTTP://KIRKWOODSCHOOLS.ORG or CALL 314-213-6114
All Seminars and Panel Discussions are Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Kirkwood High School Thomas Keating Auditorium, 801 West Essex, St. Louis, MO 63122
PARKING IS FREE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL LOT.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT http://AcademyofcademyofcademyofScienceSTL.org or CALL 314-533-8586
DRAWINGS for TWO FREE JUNIOR SCIENCE ACADEMY MEMBERSHIPS at each Seminar. Real-world science opportunities and field trips monthly— for students of all abilities in grades 6 - 12. http://academyofsciencestl.org/initiatives/junior_academy.php
MISS A SEMINAR? Download the Podcast Copy and paste the seminar link for a downloadable podcast.
November 2009 Brain Control: Thoughts Made Motion. itpc://podcasts.kirkwoodschools.org/users/scienceseries/blog/index.its
Posted: November 10, 2009
