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Led by the Academy of Science of St. Louis, the Saint Louis BioBlitz
is a 24-hour exploration
and inventory of the
life in Forest Park.
Teams of public volunteers
led by biologists, naturalists and environmental enthusiasts
search natural areas
within the park, listing
as many different
species as they can
find. At the end of
the day, participants
have a new appreciation
of this very special
place we know as Forest
Park.
Decoding
the Brain: Brain Computer
Interfaces, Part 1
Academy
of Science of St.
Louis presents Eric
C. Leuthardt, M.D.
as he describes
his research with
brain interfacing,
which may someday
assist paraplegics.
Academy of Science
podcasts are sponsored
by the Arthur and
Helen Baer Charitable
Foundation.
For
more Academy of Science
postcasts, click
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Science with the Community for Over
150 Years
Since 1856, the Academy
of Science of St. Louis
has been a leader in the
advancement and integration
of science and technology
into contemporary society.
Academy resources are entirely
mission focused, on expanded
scientific outreach, education,
resource sharing, and the
recognition of scientific
accomplishment. Academy
partners include every scientific
sector—academic, public,
corporate and private—from
a broad range of science,
medicine, engineering and
technology concerns.
BioBlitz - A 24 HOUR EXPLORATION OF THE BIODIVERSITY IN FOREST PARK!
Time:
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Join teams of scientists and skilled naturalists during the 24-hour expedition in Forest Park. Expeditions leaving every hour from the base camp which is located behind the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor & Education Center (Forest Park Forever Building). Families with nature lovers, budding scientists and experienced naturalists of all ages are invited. Here’s your chance to learn about everything from fish to fireflies, bats to butterflies. For details, visit http://academyofsciencestl.org/initiatives/bioblitz.php
Students under the age of 18 need to attend with an adult.
REGISTRATION IS FULL - THANK YOU TO THE TEAM LEADERS!
See you at base camp!
NOTE: must be pre-registered to participate
Sponsored by:
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Oct 6th, 2010 (Wed)
Brain Matters: Keeping it Fit! Preserving the Health of Our Aging Brains
Time:
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Featured Speaker: Pascale Michelon, Ph.D., Owner and Director, The Memory Practice; Adjunct Faculty, Department of Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis
Our population is aging, one in every eight Americans is 65 or older-- Alzheimer's disease is discussed almost daily in the media, and the number of brain fitness products keeps growing. Cognitive scientist, Dr. Pascale Michelon, talks about the impact of lifestyle on the functions of our aging brains and how to keep our brains healthy. You’ll learn about the brain and memory and how they work and age; explore what a brain healthy lifestyle is: balanced nutrition, stress management, physical and mental exercises; and hear about tools and techniques you can use to keep your brain sharp in this fascinating talk on preserving the health of our aging brains.
To be held at:
Kirkwood OASIS - Kirkwood Community Center
111 South Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO 63122
FREE to the first 10 registrants, $9 per person thereafter. OPEN to ALL. Space is limited.
To register call 314-533-8586 or e-mail rsvp@academyofsciencestl.org
On Science Series co-sponsor:
Oct 12th, 2010 (Tue)
The Science (and Art) of Later Life Creativity-- an On Science Series talk and Maturity and Its Muse galleries exhibition of the work of 36 professional artists all over the age of 70
Time:
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Featured Speaker: Brian D. Carpenter, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis
What does it mean to be creative in later life? How does aging influence an artist’s creativity? Does remaining creative influence an artist’s experience of growing older?
Join us for a discussion of these questions and the methods scientists have used to study creativity in older adults. The Science (and Art) of Later Life Creativity features results from a recent research project here in St. Louis that includes professional visual artists over age 70. Following the lecture, you’re invited to visit an exhibition of these later life artists’ current work, Maturity and Its Muse, on display at The Sheldon Art Galleries.
Seminar: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artists Exhibition following from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
To be held at:
The Sheldon Concert Hall
3648 Washington Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108
FREE and OPEN to ALL
To register call 314-533-8586 or e-mail rsvp@academyofsciencestl.org
On Science Series co-sponsor:
The Science (and Art) of Later Life Creativity and Maturity and Its Muse are supported in part by the Department of Psychology and the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, The Delmar Gardens Family, The Hallmark Creve Coeur, Brookdale Senior Living, and the Missouri Arts Council.
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Featured Speaker: Pascale Michelon, Ph.D., Owner and Director, The Memory Practice; Adjunct Faculty, Department of Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis
Featured Speaker: Brian D. Carpenter, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis
