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Last Updated: Jun 1, 2010 - 8:58:57 AM |
CR presents 24th Science Night, Friday, Oct. 23
College of the Redwoods will present its 24th Science Night on Friday, Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This educational and fun evening of free activities will be held on the CR Eureka campus in the Life Science, Physical Science, Creative Arts, Forum and Applied Technology buildings.
Science Night offers fun for all ages and includes demonstrations, hands-on activities, experiments, and lectures—most presented by CR faculty—on many facets of math, science, health, and technology.
From its humble beginnings 26 years ago, Science Night at the College of the Redwoods has grown into a campus-wide event, stretching from SpinART: Centrifugal Painting in the Creative Arts building, all the way to The Hall of Haunting Health in the Applied Science building. In between there is a petting zoo and pumpkin patch, Optical Illusions in the Forum building, and dinner faire for families in the campus Cafeteria.
There are activities for curious scientists of all ages with lots of hands-on activities for kids. Come see Howling Gummi Bears, the Chemical Magic Show, Bubble Magic, or win a pie by playing Frog Pi.
Participants in Science Night will be able to meet faculty, staff, and students, visit classrooms and labs, participate in activities, and view demonstrations.
Parking is free, and there is no admission charge. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase in the CR Dining Hall.
Detailed descriptions of each of the events in the Science Night Schedule are available at the following link:
http://www.redwoods.edu/events/sciencenight/
For more information, call 476-4211.
Here’s more information about some of the new Science Night activities:
Marine Mammals Ashore:
Presented by Instructor Chris Callahan
Have you ever been on the beach and come across a dead marine mammal? It’s actually a pretty common event here in Humboldt County. This activity will help you to identify our local species and teach you what to do if you encounter a marine mammal on the beach. Demonstrations will include bones and skulls from real specimens, a small porpoise dissection, and some other cool hands on activities to help you become familiar with our local species. Demonstrations will be ongoing.
Material Matter:
Presented by Instructor Shannon Sullivan and Art Students
An exhibition of soft works created by Intermediate Sculpture students at C/R opens October 15 and closes on October 27. Gallery hours Tuesday & Thursday 2:30-5:30. Reception during Science Night from 6-9 pm.
Finding Planets Finding Life?:
Presented by Instructor Jon Pedicino
The search for planets outside of our solar system is on! This lecture will look at this search in light of recent discoveries of planets that look more and more like the Earth. To date, there have been 374 planets discovered using a variety of techniques. We will specifically explore NASA’s latest mission, Kepler, as it looks for nascent Earth’s on a quest for finding life in the universe!
The First Coins in the World and ... Pythagoras?
Presented by Instructor Robin Carter
Herodotus tells us the first people to mint coins were the Lydians of Sardis in what is now present day Turkey around 680BC. In 530BD, Pythagoras, the Greek genius and polymath, starts a school in southern Italy and coinage erupts there. Could Pythagoras, the teacher of Arithmology, the once Olympic champion boxer, student of Egyptian priests, Chaldeans, and Magi, committed vegetarian and cult leader have introduced coinage to Italy? Decide for yourself. Examine the exhibit of the First Coins Ever Minted, and look at the coins of Kroton. Is it possible?
Life Cycle of Salmon:
Presented by Instructor Jeff Self
Experience the Life Cycle of Salmonids through games, art projects, fish prints, videos and making a Life Cycle Fan. Learn how to read a fish scale, study a fish dissection and challenge the family with a Salmonid Posttest to earn a prize. Salmon Are Nature’s Recyclers!
SpinART: Centrifugal Painting:
Presented by Instructor Garth Johnson
Thrill to the effects of centrifugal force on ordinary paint. Come visit the College of the Redwoods art department to put physics to work for you! We’ll be helping you to create fabulous paintings by spinning the canvas at high speeds.
Critters in a Dish:
Presented by Instructor Karen Reiss
Discover the wild and wacky world living on boats and docks and any other submerged surface in Humboldt Bay. See skeleton shrimp, anemones, sea squirts, tentacle works, and more! Come prepared to be amazed.
Frog Pi:
Presented by Instructors Michelle Moreno and Liz Arnold
Like frogs? How about π jumping frogs? You will be given a plastic jumping frog and can win cool prizes! Simply jump your frog onto a game board and correctly answer the math problem under the spot you landed on, and you will win a prize! Landing on a π symbol and correctly answering the math question will earn you a real pie! Everyone can play and there will be different game boards for all levels of students! Jump on by PS 117 and test out your frog jumping and math ability!
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| CR professor Tony Sartori explains about Howling Gummi Bears at Science Night |
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