Science
For more information about a particular course, including the time, location, and cost, contact the person or department listed after the description for that course. All activities are held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, unless otherwise noted.
Open Science Grid Consortium
Mar 3–5; The Friday Center
Attendance: 120
This meeting provides a forum for current and prospective members, users, and partners of the Open Science Grid, a research project funded by the National Science Foundation and the US Department of Energy.
Contact John McGee, Renaissance Computing Institute, 919-445-9652.
Mini Medical School
Mar 4–18 (Tuesdays); The Friday Center
Attendance: 350
This program for the general public demonstrates the science behind medicine.
Contact Les Lang, UNC Health Care Public Affairs and Marketing, 919-843-9687.
Southeastern Regional Climate Center
Mar 4–7; The Friday Center
Attendance: 100
This workshop provides results from climate prediction research to meteorologists, climatologists, and others who can translate the results into societal applications and educate others about the use of those applications.
Contact Peter Robinson, Department of Geography, 919-962-3875.
Current Science Forums
Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1
These forums provide the public with an opportunity to discuss the latest science issues and discoveries. A different topic and scientist is featured every month.
Contact Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 919-962-1236, mhplanet@unc.edu.
Visiting Pulmonary Scientist
Mar 19; The Friday Center
Attendance: 100
This program provides information for scientists interested in the respiratory system.
Contact Rhonda Wynn, Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma, and Lung Biology, 919-966-0772.
Nano Family Science Day
Mar 29
This event provides the public with an opportunity to explore the science of nanotechnology through exhibits and activities.
Contact Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 919-962-1236, mhplanet@unc.edu.
An Introduction to Stem Cell Research and Genetic Engineering
Apr 3; The Friday Center
Attendance: 200
This evening program presents an overview of stem cell research and genetic engineering and provides the public with a chance to engage in discussion with Jeff Fair and Larysa Pevny from the School of Medicine. Part of the “What’s the Big Idea?” series.
Visit the What's the Big Idea? Web site, or contact Rosemary Howard, Friday Center Professional Development and Enrichment Programs, 800-845-8640 or 919-962-2643.
A Closer Look at Gene and Tissue Engineering
Apr 10; The Friday Center
Attendance: 200
This evening program examines specific areas of genetic engineering and provides the public with a chance to engage in discussion with David Gerber from the School of Medicine. Part of the “What’s the Big Idea?” series.
Visit the What's the Big Idea? Web site, or contact Rosemary Howard, Friday Center Professional Development and Enrichment Programs, 800-845-8640 or 919-962-2643.
Genetic Research and Its Medical Applications
Apr 17; The Friday Center
Attendance: 200
This evening program looks at how genetic research evolves into medical practice and provides the public with a chance to engage in discussion with Cam Patterson and James Evans from the School of Medicine. Part of the “What’s the Big Idea?” series.
Visit the What's the Big Idea? Web site, or contact Rosemary Howard, Friday Center Professional Development and Enrichment Programs, 800-845-8640 or 919-962-2643.
Anthropology Family Science Day
Apr 19
This event explores the science of North Carolina’s human past in Morehead’s new exhibit, “The Ancient Carolinians.”
Contact Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 919-962-1236, mhplanet@unc.edu.
What’s the Big Deal? The Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Genetics/Genomics Research
Apr 24; The Friday Center
Attendance: 200
This evening program discusses issues related to public policy and ethics and provides the public with a chance to engage in discussion with Gail Henderson from the School of Medicine. Part of the “What’s the Big Idea?” series.
Visit the What's the Big Idea? Web site, or contact Rosemary Howard, Friday Center Professional Development and Enrichment Programs, 800-845-8640 or 919-962-2643.
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Annual Conference
May 17; The Friday Center
Attendance: 150
This conference features keynote speakers presenting new findings and recent updates in medical research and advances in treatment.
Contact Deirdre Boyer, Continuing Medical Education, 919-843-6382.
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