Events of Interest—March 2008
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Featured Events in March
This month we have two events to highlight: Polar Science Weekend will bring experts on climate, biology and other facets of polar research to the Pacific Science Center from Thursday, March 6 through Sunday, March 9. On March 28, it’s time for our second monthly Freelance Friday Happy Hour at the Restaurant Wann in downtown Seattle. Check out the details below - and stay tuned for information about our next NSWA panel on nanotechnology, coming up in April.
Monday, March 10:
The NSWA board meets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10. This will be the first meeting for the 2008-2009 board. To refresh your memory, veteran science writer Tom Paulson is the new president, Sally James is vice president, David Williams is secretary and Deanna Frost is treasurer. At-large board members are Michael Bradbury, Sandi Doughton, Lisa Farino, Stephen Hart and John Roach. Here’s your opportunity to meet your new board. Please RSVP to alan.boyle@msnbc.com to find out the venue if you wish to attend.
For information or to join, visit our Join page.
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Other March Events
Tuesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.:
Science on Tap presents a talk by Tom Ackerman, UW professor of atmospheric sciences, about “Global Warming: It’s the Water and a Lot More.” Presented in association with Pacific Science Center and KCTS public television. Venue: T.S. McHugh’s Irish Pub, 21 Mercer St., Seattle.
Information: http://www.scienceontap.org
Wednesday, March 5, 7:30 p.m.:
CERN physicist Uwe Bratzler discusses the science behind the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest science experiment, and one of the collider’s main particle detectors, known as ATLAS. Venue: Town Hall Seattle, downstairs auditorium. Information: http://www.townhallseattle.org
Wednesday, March 5, 7:30 p.m.:
Konrad Steffen, director of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, speaks on the decline of ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland and the implications for rising sea levels. Venue: Pacific Science Center, Eames Imax Theatre.
Information: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/417051/ or http://www.pacsci.org
Steffen is also scheduled to speak at UW Kane Hall, Room 210, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6.
Information: http://www.washington.edu
Wednesday, March 5, 7:30 p.m.:
Seattle Arts and Lectures presents a reading and book signing by science-fiction author Richard Powers. A novelist whose work plumbs the nature of consciousness and what it means to be human, Richard Powers won the 2006 National Book Award for a neuro-cosmological adventure titled The Echo Maker. Venue: Benaroya Hall.
Information: http://www.bookstore.washington.edu/ or http://www.lectures.org
Thursday, March 6, 6:30 p.m.:
Walker Ames Lecture: Nancy Cartwright on “Evidence-Based Policy: So, What’s Evidence?” Nancy Cartwright is a philosopher of science who has done groundbreaking work on the exact sciences - originally physics and more recently economics - with particular interest in causal inference and objectivity. She holds academic posts at the London School of Economics and the University of California at San Diego. Venue: UW Kane Hall, Room 120.
Information: http://www.washington.edu
Thursday, March 6, through Sunday, March 9:
Pacific Science Center and the Polar Science Center at the University of Washington’s Applied Physics Laboratory team up for Polar Science Weekend, an event that offers highly interactive exhibits and events focusing on polar research. Venue: Pacific Science Center.
Information: http://www.pacsci.org
Friday, March 7, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:
International Women’s Day celebration of Seattle Biotech and Science. Among the offerings are talks by H. Stewart Parker, CEO of Targeted Genetics, Patricia Wahl, dean of UW’s School of Public Health and Community Medicine, science career consultant Susan Louzac and resource maximizer Sherri Edwards. Venue: Lake Union Crew, 11 E. Allison, Seattle.
Information: http://www.iwdseattle.com
Friday, March 7, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.:
The Museum of Flight presents “WomenFly!” - an annual event for young women interested in aviation and aerospace careers. Girls are invited to participate in a day of motivational and career-oriented activities that will allow them to meet and learn from professional women working in a variety of flight-related careers. Venue: Museum of Flight.
Information: http://www.museumofflight.org/womenfly
Friday, March 7, 7 p.m.:
UW Libraries Blom Lecture with Lyanda Lynn Haupt. The UW Alumni Association and the UW Libraries invite you to join us for the 2008 Blom Lecture featuring Lyanda Lynn Haupt, naturalist and author of Pilgrim on the Great Bird Continent: The Importance of Everything and Other Lessons from Darwin’s Lost Notebooks. Haupt will discuss her book in an intimate setting and respond to questions. Advance registration is requested. Venue: UW Suzzallo Library, Room 101.
Information: https://go.washington.edu/uwaa/events/200803uwlib_blom/details.tcl
Monday, March 10, 6:30 p.m.:
NSWA board meeting. See above.
Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 p.m.:
Cuter Cleveland of Boston University’s Center for Energy and Environmental Studies talks about the relationship between the environment and society, including energy sources, distribution and taxation. Cleveland’s talk is part of a lecture series presented by the Institute for Children’s Environmental Health, examining the relationship between the natural world, human society and our economic system. Sponsored by the Seattle Biotech Legacy Foundation. Venue: Town Hall Seattle, downstairs auditorium.
Information: http://www.iceh.org or http://www.townhallseattle.org
Wednesday, March 12, 7:30 p.m.:
UW vertebrate paleontologist Christian Sidor gives a talk on “Digging in Antarctica: Fossil Hunting at the Bottom of the World.” Venue: Pacific Science Center:
Information: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/438496/ or http://www.pacsci.org
Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m.:
Walter P. Kistler Book Award: Christopher Stringer is the 2008 recipient of the Walter P. Kistler Book Award, which recognizes authors of science-based books that make important contributions to the public’s understanding of the factors that may impact the long-term future of humanity. He is being honored for his book Homo Britannicus: The Incredible Story of Human Life in Britain. Stringer is a research leader in human origins at the Natural History Museum in London, and is director of the Ancient Human Occupation of Britain Project. Hosted by the Foundation for the Future. Venue: UW Kane Hall, Room 130.
Information: http://www.futurefoundation.org
Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m.:
Clay Shirky on Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations. How has group behavior evolved in the age of social networking and online, open-for-editing encyclopedias like Wikipedia? Clay Shirky, who teaches interactive telecommunications at NYU, is the man to ask. His new book looks at the revolution in social organization brought on by Internet technologies like Craiglist and Myspace. Venue: University Book Store, U District outlet.
Information: http://www.bookstore.washington.edu
Tuesday, March 18, 7 p.m.:
Four-time Emmy Award-winning writer Lynn Brunelle discusses the topic “How Do You Go From an Idea to a Pitch?” at the Field’s End Writers’ Roundtable, presented at the Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Avenue N., Bainbridge Island. Brunelle has more than 20 years of experience writing for clients such as “Bill Nye the Science Guy.”
Information: http://www.fieldsend.org
Wednesday, March 19, 7 p.m.:
Several science-fiction authors sit down to talk with fans and sign books at University Book Store’s U District outlet. Information: http://www.bookstore.washington.edu
Wednesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.:
Fred Krupp on Earth: The Sequel. The longtime president of the Environmental Defense Fund, Fred Krupp, sounds a stirring and hopeful call to arms in his new book, Earth: The Sequel, subtitled “The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming.” Presented as part of the Seattle Science Lectures with University Book Store. Venue: Town Hall Seattle, downstairs auditorium.
Information: http://www.townhallseattle.org
Thursday, March 20, through Sunday, March 23:
Norwescon, one of the nation’s largest science-fiction conventions, takes place at the Doubletree Hotel Seatac. Among the headliners: Dan Simmons, Ciruelo, Naomi Novik. Among the reality-based subjects on the agenda: lunar helium-3 as fusion fuel, the rise of commercial space tourism and cutting-edge biotechnology.
Information: http://www.norwescon.com
Thursday, March 20, 6 p.m.:
Science With a Twist presents “Drink While You Can...” Discover how water shortages are affecting the Pacific Northwest as Patrick Williams, staff attorney for the Center for Environmental Law and Policy leads a happy hour conversation starting at 6. Then, at 8, explore the growing water crisis on a wild ride down the Colorado River with a special advance screening of the Imax film “Grand Canyon Adventure 3D: A River at Risk.” Venue: Pacific Science Center:
Information: http://www.pacsci.org/twist
Monday, March 24, 7 p.m.:
World TB Day Forum. A panel of experts on tuberculosis research and treatment lead an interactive discussion about the worldwide TB epidemic. There will also be exhibits, activities and a free reception with refreshments. Presented by the Washington State Tuberculosis Advisory Committee with sponsorship from the Firland Foundation. Venue: Town Hall Seattle, downstairs auditorium.
Information: http://www.stoptb.org or http://www.townhallseattle.org
Wednesday, March 26, 7:30 p.m.:
CUNY physicist Michio Kaku talks about his new book, Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel. Venue: Pacific Science Center.
Information: http://www.bookstore.washington.edu
Thursday, March 27, through Sunday, March 30:
Engineers Without Borders - 2008 International Conference: Could global engineering be the next global health? Engineers Without Borders - USA, founded in 2002, finds ways to bring clean drinking water and sanitation to the one in six people worldwide who don’t have that access today. This year’s annual meeting will be held at the University of Washington’s Seattle campus. Keynote speakers are William H. Gates Sr., co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Bernard Amadei, founder of EWB-USA. Student and professional chapters will also present on recent projects.
Information: http://www.ewb-usa.org/Confpress.php
Friday, March 28, 5 to 7 p.m.:
NSWA Freelance Friday Happy Hour at the Japanese Restaurant Wann (http://wann-izakaya.com/) in downtown Seattle. Please RSVP to Lisa Farino (LisaFarino@gmail.com) by 2 p.m. on the day of the event so she can reserve enough table space for all of us. You don’t need to be a freelancer to attend. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, March 29, 2 p.m.:
The P-47 Thunderbolt was the most rugged and dependable fighter aircraft of its day, the largest and heaviest single engine bomber built during World War II. Aviation historian Cory Graff, assistant curator for the Museum of Flight’s Dahlberg Center, will discuss his new book, The P-47 Thunderbolt at War. Venue: Museum of Flight, William M. Allen Theater.
Information: http://www.museumofflight.org
Monday, March 31, 7 p.m.:
Reading and book signing features science-fiction writer James Patrick Kelly, author of 10 novels and numerous short stories, essays, reviews, poetry and plays. He has won both Nebula and Hugo Awards, and his fiction has been translated into 16 languages. Venue: Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle. Sponsored by NWMediaArts, University Book Store, and Hugo House.
Information: http://www.bookstore.washington.edu
Monday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.:
Science on Tap presents a discussion forum with Robert A. Brown of the UW Department of Atmospheric Sciences. The topic: “Earth Science Satellites and Their Contribution to Weather and Climate Models (and Why They Have Become Political).” Venue: Ravenna Third Place Pub, 6504 20th Ave. NE, Seattle.
Information: http://www.scienceontap.org
Wednesday, April 2, 7:30 p.m.:
University of Arizona environmental scientist Jonathan Overpeck gives a talk on “Climate Change, Sea Level, and Western Drought: Dangerous Anthropogenic Interference?” Venue: Pacific Science Center, Eames Imax Theatre.
Information: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/417054/ and http://www.pacsci.org
Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m.:
“Hops and Props” at the Museum of Flight. Fifty craft breweries share their specialty beers at the Museum of Flight, with edibles provided by McCormick and Schmicks and music provided by the Dudley Manlove Quartet. Venue: Museum of Flight.
Information: http://www.museumofflight.org/Display.asp?Page=HopsandProps
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