Tag: amnh
Event: AMNH’s March Cosmic Lineup
by Greg on Feb.15, 2010, under Science Event
Lowell Eschen over at the American Museum of Natural History has sent me a much appreciated run down of the museum’s March lineup of space related events. Like almost all the things the museum does, it looks to be a great month:
Virtual Universe: Our Solar Neighborhood with Jackie Faherty
Tuesday, March 2, 6:30 pm
Hayden Planetarium Space Theater
$15 Adults, $13.50 Members, students, seniors
http://www.amnh.org/programs/programs.php?date=2010-03-02&event_id=1627
Join Jackie Faherty for a tour of Earth’s neighborhood. On the first Tuesday of each month, Virtual Universe offerings take visitors on trips through our solar system and beyond in live, interactive programs that include question-and-answer sessions. The Museum invites all to take the journey of a lifetime.
For a quick glimpse of a Virtual Universe program, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17jymDn0W6U
Event: SciCafe @AMNH: Naughty vs Nice
by Greg on Nov.21, 2009, under Science Event, Science Life
The American Museum of Natural History is bringing a winter solstice holiday themed Sci Cafe on December 2nd. Should be an interesting talk on that very tiresome meme: Human nature (a total myth if you didn’t know):
NAUGHTY VS. NICE: THE BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF GREED AND ALTRUISM
FEATURING BIOLOGIST LEE DUGATKIN AND AMNH CURATOR ROB DESALLE
WHAT: SciCafe presents Naughty vs. Nice: The Biological Basis of Greed and Altruism, featuring biologist Lee Dugatkin, University of Louisville, and AMNH Curator of Invertebrate Zoology Rob DeSalle.
Join fellow New Yorkers to discuss what makes us naughty or nice by uncovering the evolutionary and cultural roots of greed and altruism, and compare these seemingly human behaviors to those of other species. (continue reading…)
event: Terra Nova: Sinfonia Antarctica
by Greg on Nov.13, 2009, under Science Event
Science Performance
Terra Nova: Sinfonia AntarcticaListen to the sounds of glaciers melting at this multimedia performance by Paul D. Miller (DJ Spooky) that’s co-presented with the Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival this month. (continue reading…)
event: SciCafe @AMNH: Darwin On Facebook
by Greg on Oct.21, 2009, under Science Event
AMNH has announced next month’s SciCafe topic and speaker, and if the event is half as noteworthy as it was this month, it would be a must go event. Looks like the cash bar, the raffle, and the amazing setting will also be back. OH and cutting edge science ideas…: (continue reading…)
Event: SciCafe: Exoplanets and the search for life in the universe
by Greg on Sep.18, 2009, under Science Event
event: Sorting Out the Truth in Race
by Greg on Aug.18, 2009, under Science Event
Genetics Workshop
Sorting Out the Truth in RaceFor years our society has been plagued by racial categorizations and stereotypes. But with the accelerated advancement of science in areas like biotechnology and genetics, what will become of these? This workshop addresses this issue and more, including education about growing dangers, how your community could be affected, and what you can do about it. (continue reading…)
event: Closing: Climate change exhibit at the AMNH
by Greg on Aug.13, 2009, under Science Event
Museum Exhibit
Say Goodbye to Climate Change
Catch it while you can, because the informative and exciting exhibit Climate Change, the Threat to Life and our Energy Future is closing after this Sunday. The exhibit examines global warming, one of our biggest environmental concerns. (continue reading…)

