
October 29, 2008
7:30-9:30 p.m.
University Club
David S. Mack Hall
North Campus
IDEAS invites you to meet Dr. Michael Baden, forensic pathologist at an IDEAS Fundraiser for the benefit of science education scholarships. Tickets are $50 per person. Reservations are required... | more |
Scientific and technological problems affect people, businesses and societies around the world. Solutions to these problems and the ethical issues that arise from the development of new technologies necessarily require problem-solving techniques that are forged through collaborations between scientists, educators and the public at large. Industry relies heavily on the rigorous preparation of research scientists, and a rapidly changing technological landscape requires an informed citizenry.
The IDEAS Institute is located in the newly renovated Hagedorn Hall, a state-of-the art technology facility on Hofstra's campus, which serves as the home of the School of Education and Allied Human Services. Hofstra University's SOEAHS enjoys a strong national reputation as a leader in the preparation of future educators.
| 2008-2009 AT A GLANCE (To download a registration form for any of the workshops, click on the title.) |
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| September 25 7:30-9:15 p.m. |
Contemporary Topics in Science – Part I Jacqueline Grennon-Brooks, Hofstra University |
| October 2 7:30-9 p.m. |
Galileo's Muse –An Evening of Music and Physics* Benjamin Wolff, Hofstra University |
| October 23 7:30-9 p.m. |
Order Out of Chaos: How Molecules Can Organize Themselves* John A. Pojman, Louisiana State University |
| October 25 and 26 Saturday and Sunday |
Ancient Mountains, Primordial Seas: A New York State Field Geology Workshop J Bret and Gail Bennington, Hofstra University |
| October 29 7:30-9:30 p.m. |
Crime and Wine: A Fundraiser To Benefit Science Education Dr. Michael Baden, Chief Forensic Pathologist, New York State Police Department |
| October 30 7:30-9 p.m. |
Microbial Chitchat: Silent Conversations That Move the World* Joanne Willey, Hofstra University |
| November 4 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. |
Teachers of Science (K-12) Professional Development Day Janice Koch, Hofstra University (Keynote Speaker) |
| November 20 7:30-9 p.m. |
The Apollo Moon Landings: America's Greatest Triumph or History's Greatest Hoax? You Decide!* Stephen Lawrence, Hofstra University |
| January 10 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Name That Rock III – Petrography of Rocks Charles Merguerian, Hofstra University |
| Jan 31, Feb 28 March 21 and 28 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Reflecting on Your Practice: Examining Your Classroom Janice Koch, Hofstra University Elena Jurasaite-Harbison, Hofstra University |
| February 5 7:30-9:15 p.m. |
Contemporary Topics in Science – Part II Jacqueline Grennon-Brooks, Hofstra University |
| February 12 7:30-9 p.m. |
Children's Intuitions About Data* Amy Masnick, Hofstra University |
| March 12 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Darwin's Reach: A Celebration of Darwin's Legacy Across Academic Disciplines: A Day for Educators |
| March 12 7:30-9 p.m. |
Evolution: Myths, Misconceptions, Challenges and Solutions* William F. McComas, University of Arkansas |
| March 28 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Teaching and Learning About the Environment Through Vegetable Gardening Irene Plonczak, Hofstra University |
| April 2 7:30-9 p.m. |
Zinc and Your Life* Sabrina Sobel, Hofstra University |
| April 25 and 26 Saturday and Sunday |
Taconic Range of New York – A Field Geology Workshop Charles Merguerian, Hofstra University |
| April 30 7:30-9 p.m. |
Rocks, Paper, Currency: A Microscopist's View* David Rothbard, Bureau of Engraving and Printing U.S. Department of the Treasury |
| *Event will be held at Monroe Lecture Center, California Avenue, South Campus. | |