Science Speaker Series

“Science Everyone Can Understand”

Timely Scientific Ideas Presented By Experts Who Can Explain Them Clearly
Intended for the general public and high school students

Location: Baxter Biosciences, 1 Baxter Way, Westlake Village
Time: Thursday Evenings 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
 

What's Happening to Planet Earth?
Dr. Richard Elsley (Dr. Discovery)
The news is full of articles about Climate Change, Water Shortages, Food Shortages, Rising Fuel Costs, etc.
We will look at the big picture of how we are affecting our (only) planet.
11 Feb 2010, 7:30 pm

Astronomical Discoveries From the World's Largest Telescopes!
Prof. Ian McLean, UCLA Department of Physics & Astronomy
Planets orbiting other stars and a massive black hole at the center of our galaxy are just 2 of the
remarkable discoveries from the W. M. Keck 10-meter telescopes on the 14,000 ft summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
11 Mar 2010, 7:30 pm

The Potential and the Challenge of Stem Cell Research
Dr. Dennis Clegg, Deputy Dir of UCSB Stem Cell Center
Stem cells hold the promise of miraculous new cures for disease.
What have we accomplished so far and what is on the horizon?
22 Apr 2010, 7:30 pm

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