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SUMMARY:“Fermi Paradox re: aliens”
DESCRIPTION:Monthly panel discussion\nWith this week as subject “Fermi Paradox re: aliens” \nThe Fermi Paradox — Where Are All The Aliens? (6 minutes)\nThe Fermi Paradox Compendium (110 minutes)\n  \nPanel participants: \nPhil Youngblood RL – Vic Michalak SL \nW.F. Wall RL – Syzygy Asymptote SL \nSumanta Ray RL – SR (sumantaray1986) SL \n  \nModerator: Beragon Betts \nRegistration of future panel participants via Beragon Betts
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/fermi-paradox-re-aliens/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180922T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180903T172106Z
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SUMMARY:Volcano!
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACT: \nThe eruption of Kilauea in Hawaii is the latest example of the active role of volcanoes on the Earth. This presentation will present research on what makes certain volcanoes explosive and others gentle. I will also present research on ancient volcanoes in Virginia. Some of  these volcanoes are well understood in terms of plate tectonic theory. Others as researched by James Madison University geologists are still a mystery to science. \n  \nby Dr. William F. Schmachtenberg (Dae Miami SL)  \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/volcano/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180919T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180919T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180709T174959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T062602Z
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SUMMARY:Open board meeting
DESCRIPTION:From September on\, every third Wednesday of the month\, we hold an open board meeting for the benefit of our members. Here you can contact us with your questions\, create ideas and hopefully together with us\, give substance to our plans for the future.\nDepending on the turnout in the first weeks\, we determine a future location in our own region. By means of a Landing Point you will always arrive at the right location. \nIf this time does not suit you\, please send your questions etc via IM\, notecard or email to Jes or Chantal. We will submit your question\, idea or comment to the board and provide you with the answer.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/open-board-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180916T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180914T063104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180915T130755Z
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SUMMARY:Two part talk by Dr. Gasior & debate
DESCRIPTION:“Reducing Irreducible Complexity”\n“A Biological Basis for Morality” \nIn this two part talk\, Dr. Gasior discusses two crux arguments in the evolution versus religion debate. \nOne counter concept to Darwinian evolution is the argument that biological systems are designed. And\, an irreducibly complex machine must have had a designer. A deconstruction of this line of reasoning will be produced along with an example of how evolution works to develop biological machines via analogy with handgun development. \nRegardless of the truth of religion\, many people find comfort and feel a need for a system of morality with an omniscient and punishing/redeeming entity. Science does not per se offer a specific system of morality and in fact it is argued it creates a potential sense of loneliness and isolation. The second segment puts forth a biological basis for morality from our understanding of biological diversity and Darwinian evolution. \nThe second segment will begin by watching the first couple minutes of the following video which sets up the conversation.\nNo God = No Morals? (a compilation) \n  \n  \nBeragon Betts will then lead the discussion of 30 minutes.\nIf you would like to participate in the panel\, please contact Beragon via IM from your SC group in SL.\n \n  \nDr. Stephen L. Gasior   \nPrevious work in the Library \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/two-part-talk-by-dr-gasior-debate/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180903T172354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T095502Z
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SUMMARY:Science Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Because the academic year has started again\, we also like to give our teachers the opportunity to make a relaxed start and that is why we will play two full hours of Science-Trivia.\nWalk in when it suits you\, put on some background music\, take care of tea\, coffee or something stronger and arrive home. \nSaturday\, September 8th from 9 AM to 11 AM PDT you have the opportunity to beat our scientists in a steaming science quiz. \n~Team SC
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/science-trivia-3/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180901T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180709T161346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T161346Z
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SUMMARY:"Sterile Neutrinos: a new particle not known to our Standard Model?"
DESCRIPTION:Photo: PNAS \n  \nAbstract:  \nOver the last year\, sterile neutrinos have been in the news.\nThere is some suggestion that evidence for them is present in experimental data\, but it’s still very uncertain. If they’re real\, it would be very exciting for particle physics\, which has the interesting conundrum of a model that is *too good* — in that it’s been decades since there has been any real surprises in particle physics.  A new and unknown particle would mean that we’re finally venturing into deeper explorations of the fundamental nature of high-energy physics; it could potentially have cosmological implications as well.  In this talk\, I’ll give a summary of the Standard Model of Particle Physics\, and describe how amazingly (and\, indeed\, disappointingly) successful it’s been in predicting and explaining the results of particle physics experiments. I will describe what neutrinos are\, and how regular neutrinos differ from sterile neutrinos.  Finally\, I’ll talk about the possibilities that we’ve seen sterile neutrinos\, and what the implications are. \n  \n— Rob Knop  \nHomepage \nBlog \nPrevious work in the Library \nPrevious work in the Film Collection
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/sterile-neutrinos-a-new-particle-not-known-to-our-standard-model/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180901T090000
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SUMMARY:Science Trivia
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URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/science-trivia/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180825T100000
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CREATED:20180825T095331Z
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SUMMARY:SC Trivia test hour
DESCRIPTION:After the previous test run we added 600+ Science\, History & General knowledge questions. \nTime set: 30 seconds \nRange: 20 meters
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/sc-trivia-test-hour/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180811T100000
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CREATED:20180806T081326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T081326Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia Test run
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to accompany us for an hour of Science Trivia?\nToday we are testing the game!
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/trivia-test-run/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180630T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180524T055339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T121241Z
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SUMMARY:“Updating Darwinian Evolution Part II: The Role of Sexual Selection”
DESCRIPTION:The most common conception of evolution is that the hardiest survive. Darwin proposed another type of competition–that for mates within a species. When competing for mating partners the ability to find the right match and display your wares become important forces shaping the evolution of physiology\, chemistry\, and the brain. This talk explores the science of sexual selection in humans. Sexual selection has been well established in animal species for half a century\, but the ability to study it in humans is relatively recent. Using the documentary The Science of Sex Appeal as a scaffold\, this talk helps us update Darwin’s Theory of Evolution.  \n  \n \nOptional Discovery video (not available everywhere) \n  \nDr. Stephen L. Gasior   \nPrevious work in the Library \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/updating-darwinian-evolution-part-ii-the-role-of-sexual-selection/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180629T100000
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CREATED:20180610T070002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180615T181422Z
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SUMMARY:Psychological benefits of walking in a virtual nature
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nCan the benefits of nature walks for psychological well-being and cognitive ability be replicated in a purely virtual environment? The island of Natmoud was built in the virtual world of Second Life (SL) to see whether immersion in such an environment is possibly therapeutic. Residents of SL were invited to visit Natmoud and comment in writing on their experience while there. Reading and analyzing these comments with TROPES semantic software allows us to identify the main factors contributing to a relaxing and comforting atmosphere. The implicit hypothesis that a virtual representation of nature can be soothing is confirmed. We also find that wildlife – which is abundant on the island * –appears to be the main feature that catches the attention of walkers. Given that these verbatim transcripts from a small convenience sample reflect\, with one exception\, the emotions felt by women\, the results cannot really be generalized. In the analyses\, the anonymity of the avatars is preserved by using initials\, even though in all the cases the participants consented to the reproduction of the emotions they expressed. \nRelated PDF \n \n  \n— Benny Rigaux-Bricmont \n  \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/psychological-benefits-of-walking-in-a-virtual-nature/
LOCATION:Virtual Island of Natmoud
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180524T054900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180619T173356Z
UID:5284-1529748000-1529751600@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Big data: road to the future or just weapons of math destruction?
DESCRIPTION:Big data: road to the future or just weapons of math destruction?  \n  \nBig Data are like the God Janus: on the one end they offer great advantages\, make our lives easier by offering us unlimited possibility to better organize our work and our everyday life; they allow us to achieve a better understanding of the world around us and can be used to monitor and control the environment\, in practice they are changing our world and our lives in ways which would have been unthinkable only a few years ago.   \nOn the other end\, however\, if ill used -either by negligence or on purpose- they can become “Weapons of Math Destruction” leading to wrong decisions which can badly affect the weakest and poorest part of our society. The Data Anlytics phenomenon is only the most recent case of misuse of big data. \n========================== \n— Giuseppe Longo \nProfessor of Astrophysics \n \nAccademico Pontaniano \nAssociate – California Institute of Technology \nAssociate . INFN and INAF \n  \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/big-data-weapons-of-math-destruction/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180524T054116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T044047Z
UID:5282-1529229600-1529233200@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:"Catalysis in Wonderland part 2"
DESCRIPTION:Catalysis in Wonderland\, Part II: An SL presentation of classic transition-metal chemistry. \nAbstract: \nOrganic chemistry follows certain rules. Starting in the 1950’s\, we began to find ways that transition metals (e.g. chromium\, iron\, nickel\, rhodium\, gold and many others) could bend the rules of classic organic chemistry and facilitate chemical transformations which would otherwise be onerous. One example of the utility of transition metals as applied to organic chemistry is in catalysis\, i.e. the transformation of starting materials into products through an easy-to-traverse sequence of steps. Today\, catalysts mediate a wide range of reactions\, from improving the quality of air (e.g. catalytic converters) to the production of plastics\, medicines and other chemical transformations. This talk is a continuation of our discussion of catalysis where we will review the basics of “organometallic” catalysis reactions such as “oxidative addition”\, “insertion”\, and reductive elimination. These steps allow a metal complex to catalyze a reaction without itself being changed. These principles will be illustrated through lecture and scripted objects. The talk will discuss in detail the issues of “handedness” and how a catalyst can imprint its “handedness” on the final product. \n  \n \n  \n— Mike J. Shaw \nPrevious work in the Library \nPrevious work\, including “Catalysis in Wonderland part 1” in the Film Collection \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/catalysis-in-wonderland-part-2/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180524T053726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T200621Z
UID:5280-1528538400-1528542000@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:"Student Virtual World Science Projects in Sine Space"
DESCRIPTION:Members here at Science Circle regularly attend our meetings for online discussions and collaboration. On June 9\, I will discuss my attempts to get my students to collaborate and work together online. Sine space seems to provide the online networking in a safe networked environment we need. One of my students has created a space colony for Europa\, and another has created a geological simulation called Eagle Rock\, based on an actual area in Virginia. The creator of the sims can control who has access to the sim and can even delete it if so desired. \nAn optional field trip will be given at the end of the lecture. Details on how to log in will be giving at the end of the lecture. These sims can be accessed with a web browser and a guest account. Although the sine space client for pc and an account is recommended at https://sine.space. \n  \nTake a Virtual Geology Field Trip to Eagle Rock\, Virginia! \nby Dr. William F. Schmachtenberg (Dae Miami SL)  \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/student-virtual-world-science-projects-in-sine-space/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180601T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180601T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180522T062209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180522T063021Z
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SUMMARY:Interactive tour of Brodmann's Brain
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive tour of Brodmann’s Brain! Within this giant cortex we can see and stimulate the fMRI mapped areas which correlate to fear\, desire\, love\, coordination\, meditation\, speech\, and more! \nThis model and others being developed provide a platform for exciting educational opportunities in biology\, psychology\, and health\, behavioral\, and social sciences. Sponsored by Whole Brain Health on Inspiration Island\, featuring brain research post-doc OsanGar\, Thuja Hynes and Lissena Wisdomseeker. \nPrevious work from Lynne Berrett (Lissena Wisdomseeker) in the Library \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first. \n 
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/interactive-tour-of-brodmanns-brain/
LOCATION:Brodmann’s Brain
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180423T091849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180522T062951Z
UID:5180-1527328800-1527332400@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Tumblin' Dice - Probability Theory & Statistics...
DESCRIPTION:Tumblin’ Dice – Probability Theory & Statistics as a basis for Modern Science \nProbability Theory & Statistics represent something very basic to human existence and are indispensable to scientific rigor. This presentation will survey some of the stepping stones that form the basis of computational mathematics commonly used in analysis of data from experimentation. This includes some mathematical history and some set theoretic considerations for basic statistics with emphasis on discrete sample (outcome) space. \nBy Tagline (Guest speaker) \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/tumblin-dice-probability-theory-statistics/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180319T064510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T044212Z
UID:5080-1526724000-1526727600@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:"The Anthropocene Epoch"
DESCRIPTION:There is a saying that in English goes\, “One cannot see the forest for the trees.” The traditional meaning is that it is difficult to see the bigger picture if you cannot see beyond your own little part in it. So it goes with seeing the bigger picture of global changes because we live on such a small part of our planet\, and for such a relatively short time. \nIn March 2008\, The Science Circle officially began its tradition of presentations of a variety of science topic with “The Anthropocene Epoch.” Ten years later\, we will again explore the concept of geological epochs and evidence that humans have had such a significantly high impact on our planet that we are even now leaving evidence in rock and ice layers\, in the atmosphere\, and in the fossil record\, that will be evident thousands and millions of years from now. \nSome of the questions we will explore are: “How has the Earth changed over its history?” \n“What caused those changes?” “What was the impact and how long did it last?” “How do we know?” “What natural changes are occurring right now on Earth?” “How are humans changing our planet and by how much?” “Are humans the only living things changing the Earth?” “What are the possible short and long-term consequences of our activities?” “Is there anything we can do about it?” \nThis is a subject that is having an impact on every one of us for centuries to come. Come join us! \nPhil Youngblood / Vic Michalak \n  \n— Phil Youngblood  \nPrevious work in the Library \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/the-anthropocene-epoch/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180519T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180519T070000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180516T044124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T044310Z
UID:5262-1526709600-1526713200@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:"The Anthropocene Epoch"
DESCRIPTION:There is a saying that in English goes\, “One cannot see the forest for the trees.” The traditional meaning is that it is difficult to see the bigger picture if you cannot see beyond your own little part in it. So it goes with seeing the bigger picture of global changes because we live on such a small part of our planet\, and for such a relatively short time. \nIn March 2008\, The Science Circle officially began its tradition of presentations of a variety of science topic with “The Anthropocene Epoch.” Ten years later\, we will again explore the concept of geological epochs and evidence that humans have had such a significantly high impact on our planet that we are even now leaving evidence in rock and ice layers\, in the atmosphere\, and in the fossil record\, that will be evident thousands and millions of years from now. \nSome of the questions we will explore are: “How has the Earth changed over its history?” \n“What caused those changes?” “What was the impact and how long did it last?” “How do we know?” “What natural changes are occurring right now on Earth?” “How are humans changing our planet and by how much?” “Are humans the only living things changing the Earth?” “What are the possible short and long-term consequences of our activities?” “Is there anything we can do about it?” \nThis is a subject that is having an impact on every one of us for centuries to come. Come join us! \nPhil Youngblood / Vic Michalak \n  \n— Phil Youngblood  \nPrevious work in the Library \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/the-anthropocene-epoch-2/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180403T222147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T222457Z
UID:5099-1525514400-1525518000@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:"Stephen Hawking's Last Paper... "
DESCRIPTION:Photo: NASA \n  \n“Stephen Hawking’s Last Paper: his and other theoretical cosmologist’s ideas about the multiverse” \nMore information soon! \n  \n  \n— Rob Knop  \nHomepage \nBlog \nPrevious work in the Library \nPrevious work in the Film Collection
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/stephen-hawkings-last-paper/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180311T105337Z
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SUMMARY:Catalysis in Wonderland: An SL presentation of classic transition-metal chemistry.
DESCRIPTION:  \nAbstract: \nOrganic chemistry tends to follow certain rules. Starting in the 1950’s\, we began to find ways that transition metals (e.g. chromium\, iron\, nickel\, rhodium\, gold and many others) could bend the rules of classic organic chemistry and facilitate chemical transformations which would otherwise be onerous. One example of the utility of transition metals as applied to organic chemistry is in catalysis\, i.e. the transformation of starting materials into products through an easy-to-traverse sequence of steps. Today\, catalysts mediate a wide range of reactions\, from improving the quality of air (e.g. catalytic converters) to the production of plastics\, medicines and other chemical transformations. In this talk we will cover the basics of “organometallic” catalysis reactions such as “oxidative addition”\, “insertion”\, and reductive elimination. We will use these steps to illustrate how a metal can catalyze a reaction without itself being changed\, through lecture and scripted objects. What we have learned about catalysts which dissolve has helped us to understand how metal surfaces mediate similar transformations. \nDr. Michael J. Shaw\, \nDistinguished Research Professor \n \n  \n— Mike J. Shaw \nPrevious work in the Library \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/chemistry/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180422T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180404T182151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T043750Z
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SUMMARY:"Insights from Genes and Genomes"
DESCRIPTION:Photo Wikipedia \n“Updating Darwinian Evolution Part I: Insights from Genes and Genomes” \nDarwin’s Theory of Evolution was a landmark event in science\, providing an explanation for the origin of the diverse lifeforms on the Earth. Notably\, it was largely a construct of deduction from observations. In the over 150 years of the existence of this theory\, scientists have provided the nuts and bolts of how evolution works. Notable discoveries include DNA and how it encodes genes\, how genes lead to characteristics\, the ability to compare genomes\, and experimentally measure population dynamics. What Darwin Never Knew (PBS 2009) covers some of the molecular examples of how evolution works. This presentation will summarize the key examples from the documentary. You are welcome to watch the documentary in advance and ask specific questions; however\, the talk is designed for those unfamiliar with the documentary topics.  \n  \nThe first talk will be based on “What Darwin Never Knew”. \nWatching before hand will be good but not necessary.  \n  \n  \n  \nDr. Stephen L. Gasior   \nPrevious work in the Library \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first. \nLocation
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/insights-from-genes-and-genomes/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180319T063642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T043431Z
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SUMMARY:The Fascinating World of Elon Musk 2
DESCRIPTION:Elon Musk: Man With a Purpose \nWe asked Science Circle students what topics they would like to hear and Elon Musk was one request. Well\, I was curious also\, so this coming Saturday your request is granted! \nElon Musk is one of the richest and most powerful men in the world. Who is he and how did he get where he is today? What drives him to do what he does? What will he do next? Of course we could never really know unless we asked him directly (anyone know if he has a SL avatar?)\, but we can speculate on answers to these questions from what he has told others and what he has done in the past. \nCome explore what I was able to find out about this fascinating person and his world\, about his past projects (Zip2\, X.com\, and PayPal)\, current projects and how they work  (Tesla & SolarCity\, SpaceX\, The Boring Company & Hyperloop\, and Neuralink & OpenAI)\, and about what is next! \nPhil Youngblood / Vic Michalak \n  \n— Phil Youngblood  \nPrevious work in the Library \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/elon-musk-2/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180319T063319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T043344Z
UID:5072-1523689200-1523692800@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:The Fascinating World of Elon Musk
DESCRIPTION:Elon Musk: Man With a Purpose \nWe asked Science Circle students what topics they would like to hear and Elon Musk was one request. Well\, I was curious also\, so this coming Saturday your request is granted! \nElon Musk is one of the richest and most powerful men in the world. Who is he and how did he get where he is today? What drives him to do what he does? What will he do next? Of course we could never really know unless we asked him directly (anyone know if he has a SL avatar?)\, but we can speculate on answers to these questions from what he has told others and what he has done in the past. \nCome explore what I was able to find out about this fascinating person and his world\, about his past projects (Zip2\, X.com\, and PayPal)\, current projects and how they work  (Tesla & SolarCity\, SpaceX\, The Boring Company & Hyperloop\, and Neuralink & OpenAI)\, and about what is next! \nPhil Youngblood / Vic Michalak \n  \n— Phil Youngblood  \nPrevious work in the Library \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/elon-musk/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180213T111902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T222500Z
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SUMMARY:"The First Stars"
DESCRIPTION:  \nPhoto: NASA \nAbstract: \nThe Universe began in a hot and dense state. After ten minutes or so\, the elements had formed\, and for the next few hundred thousand years the Universe was filled with hot plasma\, expanding and cooling. The Universe was opaque; any light emitted would be scattered or absorbed before it could travel far. Then came a transition\, when the Universe went from plasma to neutral gas\, and at the same time became transparent. After that were the aptly-named “dark ages”\, for nothing was emitting light. Some few hundred million years after that\, the very first stars in the Universe formed. None of these stars\, we believe\, is still around today\, and observing their effects (either directly or indirectly) is very challenging. However\, a number of observations have told us things about the epoch when stars first formed in our Universe\, and it remains a major goal of cosmology to learn more about the nature of these stars. \nIn this talk\, I’ll outline the relevant history of the Universe\, and tell you what we know and believe about the very first stars. \n  \n  \n— Rob Knop  \nHomepage \nBlog \nPrevious work in the Library \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/astrophysics-3/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180216T081348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180325T132102Z
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SUMMARY:“Mitochondrial Eve”
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nVariations in the sequence of mitochondrial DNA can be used to identify human lineages and mark human migration patterns.  In 1987\, mtDNA samples from 147 women were compared and used to infer the sequence and origin of the mitochondria of the common ancestor of all humans.  The popular press and science writers were quick to name this common ancestor “Mitochondrial Eve.” What has the continued study of human mitochondrial sequences told us about our origin and history?  \nM. A. Clark (aka Max Chatnoir) \nMary Anne Clark \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/mitochondrial-eve/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180325T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180325T070000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180305T080532Z
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SUMMARY:Slartist@UWA Machinima Challenge - Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The theme of the SLartist@UWA Machinima Challenge (L$430\,000 prize pool) was ‘ART OF THE ARTISTS.’ We encouraged connections and collaborations between 3D artists and machinima makers. Any artworks that sit on the UWA Sims in Second Life\, including artworks created when the sims themselves were created in 2009\, could be selected to feature in the machinimas. Filmmakers could choose individual artworks or a collection of artworks around which to weave a story. The artwork(s) needed to be a relatively significant part of the story\, and not merely something glimpsed in passing. Read more…
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/slartistuwa-machinima-challenge-awards-ceremony/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180311T104344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180319T085059Z
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SUMMARY:"Astrobiology and the search for microbial life"
DESCRIPTION:Photo ESA \nIntroduction to astrobiology and the scientific search for evidence of microbial life beyond Earth\, especially on moons in the solar system. Review\, with questions welcome\, the very real and exciting possibility of finding such life in the fairly near future\, and its far-reaching implications. For a general audience\, brief discussion of key basic principles in areas of microbiology\, physics and chemistry that drive\, inform and focus the search. \n  \n— James Woods  \nPrevious work in the Film Collection \n  \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/astrobiology-and-the-search-for-microbial-life/
LOCATION:Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180311T152329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180311T152329Z
UID:5055-1521295200-1521298800@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Meta Manifesto: Think Tank 4 Effective Tactics
DESCRIPTION:Presenters:\nKae Novak/Kavon Zenovka (Avatar)\nEducators and Trainers\nCynthia Calongne/Lyr Lobo\nEducators and Trainers\nChris Luchs/Abacus Capalini\nEducators and Trainers\nTrish Cloud/Trish Cloud\nEducators and Trainers \nUsing the learning that happens outside the classroom\, let’s go META by considering the Most Effective Tactics Available. This round table invites participants to a think tank on tactics for virtual worlds (VWs)\, virtual reality (VR)\, augmented reality (AR) and games. As we look beyond the hype and disillusionment\, the session asks the participants to brainstorm actions to support our current and future directions. What can we do to shape the future? What is our Manifesto moving forward? \nParticipants will be able to draw connections between learning and emerging ideas and formulate a plan for looking at future innovation. \nMore information & location
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/meta-manifesto-think-tank-4-effective-tactics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180311T151652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180311T151652Z
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SUMMARY:Liberate Agency Amplification Via Avatar Identity
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:\nRenne Emiko Brock/Zinnia Zauber (Avatar)\nEducators and Trainers \nLet go of control. Instructors empower students through agency with active learning ownership\, not with ultimate authority. Build validating lessons prior to entering virtual situations with surprising personal investigation\, mood board creation\, and character sketches. Develop education buy-in through accelerated and immediate avatar customization to reveal individuality and unlimited potential. Use reflection exercises to reveal how this experience exposed their real investment in themselves. \nParticipants will be able to utilize revelations of student’s motivation via avatar development.\nParticipants will be able to foster personalized research\, design\, documentation\, and blogging. \nMore information & location
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/liberate-agency-amplification-via-avatar-identity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122225
CREATED:20180311T151048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180311T151048Z
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SUMMARY:Etopian Evolution for Real World Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Photo Etopia \nPresenter:\nG Ronnie Kraegel/Namaara MacMoragh (Avatar)\nAdvocacy and NonProfit \nAs an ever evolving project\, Etopia is designed to bridge SL and RL by providing safe\, educational space and activities for skills exploration with partners such as Peninsula College and Brain Energy Support Team. The benefits of learning social\, sustainable\, and behavioral skills in a virtual world give participants the opportunity to create a better quality of life for themselves and the communities they are in. \nParticipants will learn how Etopia has integrated real life solutions into the Second Life experience.\nParticipants will learn how a mutually supportive community experience can address real world environmental and social challenges. \nMore information & location
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/etopian-evolution-for-real-world-solutions/
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