High School Science Series
These special programs are free and enable students in grades 9 - 12 to meet practicing scientists, discuss current topics in science and technology, and explore career possibilities. Supported in part by the Lowell Institute.
Programs begin at 10:00 a.m. Maximum reservation: 50 students per school. Advance registration required: 617-723-2500, 617-589-0417 (TTY).
Programs begin at 10:00 a.m. Maximum reservation: 50 students per school. Advance registration required: 617-723-2500, 617-589-0417 (TTY).
Reservation:
Advance registration required: 617-723-2500.
Advance registration required: 617-723-2500.
Grades:
9 - 12
9 - 12
- Exploring Biodiversity: The Search for New Medicines (Lecture)
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Bonnie Bassler from Princeton University and Baldomero Olivera from the University of Utah present the 2009 Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Holiday Lectures on Science, streaming live to the Museum of Science. This year's topics include biodiversity and how researchers derive medicines and compounds from nature ... (details).
With: Bonnie Bassler, Princeton University; Baldomero Olivera, University of Utah.
December 03, 2009
Reservation:
Advance registration required: 617-723-2500.
Advance registration required: 617-723-2500.
Grades:
9 - 12
9 - 12
- National Chemistry Week Celebration (Lecture)
- The theme for this year is "elements." Scientists from the field share research and a Museum educator demonstrates principles of chemistry. Following the presentation, students can take part in hands-on activities throughout the Museum and in the Suit / Cabot Lab. An additional lecture takes place at 11:30 a ... (details).
Reservation:
Advance registration required: 617-723-2500.
Advance registration required: 617-723-2500.
Grades:
9 - 12
9 - 12
- Space Day (Lecture)
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Atlantis crew member John Grunsfeld speaks to students about the Space Shuttle's 11-day mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Learn about the repairs that improved the telescope's discovery power and extended its operational lifespan through at least 2014. In addition, hear from MIT researchers and ... (details).
With: John Grunsfeld, Atlantis crew member.
November 05, 2009
Reservation:
Advance registration required: 617-723-2500.
Advance registration required: 617-723-2500.
Grades:
9 - 12
9 - 12
- Surrounded by Microbes: Staying Healthy in a World of Bacteria and Viruses (Lecture)
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Nancy Goodyear Ph.D., MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), from UMass Lowell's Department of Lab and Nutritional Sciences, discusses her research as a clinical microbiologist. Learn about the molecular characterization of clinically significant pathogens and how antimicrobial resistance affects our everyday lives. ... (details).
With: Nancy Goodyear Ph.D., MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), UMass Lowell's Department of Lab and Nutritional Sciences.
April 30, 2010
Reservation:
Advance registration required: 617-723-2500.
Advance registration required: 617-723-2500.
Grades:
9 - 12
9 - 12
- What's Green Chemistry? (Lecture)
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John Warner, director, president, and CTO of the Warner Babcock Institute, and Amy Cannon, co-founder and executive director of the Beyond Benign Foundation, start off the day with a 50-minute lecture that relates science to students' lives. John introduces students to the concepts of green chemistry ... (details).
With: John Warner, director, president, and CTO of the Warner Babcock Institute; Amy Cannon, co-founder and executive director of the Beyond Benign Foundation.
March 11, 2010
