EVENTS
01.05.2010Queen Anne Science Café: Mars - A Tour of Familiar and Alien Landscapes on the Red Planet7:30pm
T.S. McHughs
21 Mercer Street, Seattle
KCTS 9, the Pacific Science Center and Science on Tap present monthly discussions from the world of science in a laid back, social way at T.S. McHughs. Grab a beverage and pull up a stool, no science background required. This is a free lecture. Seating is limited, so it's recommended to arrive early.
Speaker Joshua Bandfield is a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington. He has a B.S. in Geological Sciences from UC Santa Barbara (1996) and a Ph.D. in Geology from Arizona State (2000). (Read More)
01.11.2010Eastside Science Café: Evolution of Stickleback Fish in Lake Washington7:00pm
Wilde Rover
111 Central Way, Kirkland
"Stickleback Fish: Evolution in Action in Our Own Lake Washington"
How does evolution lead to new species? Speaker Dr. Katie Peichel will tell us about her studies of sticklebacks, tiny fish that can answer some big questions about genetics and variation between species.
Dr. Katie Peichel—Associate Member, Division of Human Biology
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01.20.2010History Café: Flu Pandemic of 19187:00pm
Third Place Books (Ravenna)
6504 20th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA, 98115
The H1N1 virus isn’t our nation’s first major flu outbreak, or our last. Join Helen Divjak from the Museum of History & Industry for a discussion about the Flu Pandemic of 1918. What lessons did it leave behind? What lessons have we foolishly forgotten?
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01.23.2010"Garbage Dreams" Screening and Discussion12:00pm
SIFF Cinema at McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98109
The film reveals the world's largest garbage village located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. The Zaballeen (Arabic for "garbage people") recycle 80 percent of the trash they collect - far more than other recycling initiatives. But now a multinational corporation threatens their livelihood. Follow three teenage boys born into the business who are forced to make choices that will impact the survival of their community.
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01.28.2010KCTS 9 Members Night at the Seattle Art Museum with Rick Steves: HALF-PRICE ADMISSION!5:00pm
Seattle Art Museum 1300 1st Ave Seattle, WA 98101
If you’re not already a KCTS 9 member, Donate Now to enjoy this special benefit!
Showcasing Michelangelo Public and Private: Drawings from the Sistine Chapel and Other Treasures from the Casa Buonarroti.
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01.30.2010FACES OF AMERICA Teacher Training9:00am
1911 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
FACES OF AMERICA Teacher Training
Washington State Historical Society & Museum
Saturday, January 30, 2010
9:00am - 2:30pm
Join KCTS 9 and the Washington State History Museum for an exclusive preview of the new PBS production, Faces of America and explore American identity and the role of DNA science through great new classroom resources and lessons.
•Panel discussion moderated by Enrique Cerna
•Innovative resources for Social Studies CBAs in Civics & History
•Clock Hours
•Lunch & Snacks Provided
•Raffles for PBS DVDs/books and a FLIP digital video camera
FREE Registration!
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