The New York Public Library and 黑料吃瓜资源 Partner for Free Series at the Library鈥檚 Science, Industry and Business Library
Topics Include the Future of Memory, Genetically Modified Foods, and the Origins of Language
The New York Public Library鈥檚 Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) and 黑料吃瓜资源 (CSHL) are presenting a new public series to help non-scientists better understand the scientific concepts fundamental to understanding health and the well-being of society. The monthly series, Science Soir茅es: Conversations on Science and Society, starts February 12. Leading scientists will discuss topics such as memory, genetically modified foods, and energy sources of the future. The free lectures will be held at SIBL at 188 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street).
The series will help inform citizens, expand science literacy and interest in the community, and provide a venue for non-academic discussion of scientific topics. 鈥�Science Soir茅es will further SIBL鈥檚 mission reaching a broad community with information about science and technology that is sometimes difficult for people to access on their own. The topics and speakers will inspire and inform the programs鈥� audiences,鈥� said Kristin McDonough, Robert and Joyce Menschel Director of the Science, Industry and Business Library.
The general public is frequently exposed to science鈥檚 latest research advances, but there are often fewer opportunities to gain understanding of the underlying scientific contexts. 鈥淲e would like to change that,鈥� said CSHL researcher Partha Mitra, Crick-Clay Professor of Biomathematics at CSHL, moderator of the talks and discussions. 鈥淭he idea is to expose non-scientists to fundamental scientific concepts that could affect their lives and provide them with a foundation for informed decisions and further exploration.鈥�
Science Soir茅es is inspired in part by Britain鈥檚 famed Faraday Lecture series. Michael Faraday, an English chemist and physicist who contributed significantly to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry, gave popular lectures on subjects such as the chemistry and physics of a candle flame, to a general audience in the early part of the nineteenth century.
The first five Science Soir茅es feature prominent scientists speaking on timely topics in modern research and technology. The format for each program is a short talk, followed by a question and answer period, and concluding with a wine and cheese reception. Required reservations may be made by calling 212-592-7000, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or emailing [email protected] two weeks in advance of each event date. Each program takes place at The New York Public Library鈥檚 Science, Industry and Business Library, located at 188 Madison (at 34th Street).
Monday, February 12, 6:00 p.m. to 聽7:30 p.m.
鈥淭he Future of Memory: The Biochemistry of Memory and Its Future Enhancement鈥�
Tim Tully, Professor, 黑料吃瓜资源
Monday, March 12, 6:00 p.m. to 聽7:30 p.m.
鈥淩egaining Consciousness: Recovery from Severe Brain Injury鈥�
Nicholas D. Schiff, Associate Professor and Associate Attending Neurologist,
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Monday, April 9, 6:00 p.m. to 聽7:30 p.m.
鈥淕enetically Modified Foods: Revolutions in Plant Science and the Controversies They Spur鈥�
David Jackson, Professor, 黑料吃瓜资源
Monday, May 14, 6:00 p.m. to 聽7:30 p.m.
鈥淓nergy Sources of the Future: The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Global Warming, and National Security鈥�
Robert L. Kleinberg, Senior Research Scientist and Scientific Advisor, Schlumberger Research
Monday, June 11, 6:00 p.m. to 聽7:30 p.m.
鈥淟earning to Sing: Birdsong, Baby Talk, and the Origins of Language鈥�
Presented by Partha Mitra, Professor, 黑料吃瓜资源
Written by: Communications Department | [email protected] | 516-367-8455
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