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SUMMARY:STEM Island First Look tour
DESCRIPTION:The Science Circle’s physical presence in Second Life is now a mini continent consisting of its namesake region plus Chemistry World to the south and STEM Island to the north\, all within a consortium of roughly 75 educational regions known as the VWEC Eduverse. Today we will take a ‘first look’ at STEM Island. \n  \nThis is a region under construction with most of what I want to do with it still in my head\, so while we have a look around I want to stop at several places to share with you my vision for both the physical and educational design of STEM Island and the background concepts that support this vision. Topics include: \n—How does STEM Island fit into the Mission of The Science Circle and purpose of the VWEC Eduverse? \n—What is the concept of STEM and the importance of STEM education today? \n—What learning styles will be accommodated on STEM Island? \n—What is the concept of an encyclopedia or compendium and how will this be realized on STEM Island? \n—What is the concept of open access and how with STEM Island as a virtual world support this idea? \n  \nCome join me on this “first look tour” of STEM Island and share any ideas you might have with me as I share my vision with you. \nField trip by Dr. Phil Youngblood \n  \n \n\n\n\nDr. Phil Youngblood\n\n\nPrevious lectures on film\n\n\nPodcast\n\n\n\n  \n  \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/stem-island/
LOCATION:STEM Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T210000
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SUMMARY:Our Favorite places
DESCRIPTION:Our Favorite Places\nKicking off fieldtrip month with a visit to our favorite places in Second Life! Join us on a trip around the grid\, share your favorite places in Second Life and we’ll visit them together! \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/our-favorite-places/
LOCATION:Science Circle region
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221204T070000
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SUMMARY:Classical Concert
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URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/cc-32/
LOCATION:The Lighthouse Café
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T110000
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CREATED:20221202T084759Z
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SUMMARY:Academia in VW and what’s up at Educare
DESCRIPTION:Virtual World learning is now pinging louder on the radar of academic administrators. Talk of the Metaverse may have confounded the issue\, but the benefits of immersive experience are proven. The Educare region provides a gentle first-time orientation for newcomers (and hesitant returnees) to explore VW education possibilities. For this ‘tour’ please land at the Orientation Dome\, give it a quick walk-through\, then climb the stairs to the large lit Auditorium above. Throughout your visit\, please try the perspective of a first-time VW visitor as you assess Educare region resources and rides. Welcome! \nField trip by Dr. Steven Van Hook \n \n  \nBio: Dr. Steven R. Van Hook has taught mixed-format courses in cross-cultural communications and global affairs for the University of California and other universities in the United States and abroad. He’s been a newspaper columnist\, radio talk show host\, TV news anchor\, and television bureau chief in Moscow covering the fall of the Soviet Union. He has directed international public education campaigns through the United States Agency for International Development. He has a PhD specializing in transcultural learning\, and is published in scholarly journals including SAGE\, and UNESCO’s Prospects. Research website \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/academia-in-vw/
LOCATION:Educare
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T210000
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SUMMARY:Caledon Oxbridge
DESCRIPTION:Caledon Oxbridge\nAbstract pending. \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/caledon-oxbridge/
LOCATION:Caledon Oxbridge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T080000
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CREATED:20221128T120332Z
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SUMMARY:Classical Concert
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URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/cc-33/
LOCATION:The Lighthouse Café
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T090000
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SUMMARY:OpenSimulator Community Conference
DESCRIPTION:OpenSimulator Community Conference – Dec 10-11\, 2022\n  \nWhat is Opensimulator and what is The Science Circle doing there? \nYou have probably heard of the virtual world platform of Opensimulator or one of its grids like Kitely\, OSGrid\, Craft World\, etc. But\, unless you’ve been prompted to try it out\, it has remained a backdrop to your virtual digital life. However\, many users and schools and companies have found (and helped create) it as a vibrant platform for exploration\, art\, education\, role-play\, and business. Science Circle has had their own grid for almost 10 years now using it for developing science-based learning opportunities. \nYour presenter has also explored Opensim for learning activities. First\, in response to an Intel call for proposals to develop educational experiences\, then transitioned to developing and self hosting the Virtual Islands for Better Education initiative along with several other educators. He was also involved in MOSES\, a military Opensim training platform\, and in organizing the Opensimulator Community Conference a couple years. He also enjoyed going on “safari” which were a couple groups that explored Opensim grids for fun.\nThis talk with focus on providing an introduction to Opensim as a platform and the opportunities for virtual engagement. Then focus specifically on the history and content of the Science Circle grid.  \nPresentation by Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly)
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/os-conference/
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SUMMARY:Caledon Oxbridge University (COU)
DESCRIPTION:Caledon Oxbridge University (COU)\, established in January 2009\, is an inworld teaching center focused on Second Life™ Skills COU is located in the Steampunk-Victorian estate of Caledon but is operated independently (i.e. COU is a tenant organization). COU is kept above the waves entirely by community support. COU is a general-rated\, homestead. Apart from the general-rating\, no particular dress-code is enforced. Rules are enforced to maintain a safe space with priority given to teaching and learning. COU has seasonal decorations\, currently including an ice-rink and free skates. \nThe self-paced tutorial at Caledon Oxbridge starts in the introduction building with a circle of kiosks explaining the basics of Second Life and setting forth COU’s rules. On exiting this building\, one is in the central plaza\, where there often are live “tutors” to answer questions and provide help. The COU lecture hall\, where walk-in classes are held\, is also in this area. On the far side of the plaza\, the tutorial continues through six “Colleges”: Avatar Motion\, Camera Control\, Communication\, Finding\, Avatar Customization\, and Money & Commerce. \nOther buildings on the Caledon Oxbridge region include: Hall of Caledon (where the Caledon Quest beings)\, Café Vox and the Oxbridge shop\, the Oxbridge Train Station (and freebie center)\, the Caledon Air Transport Station (CATS)\, and the Oxbridge branch of the Caledon Library System. \nJust over the border in the Caledon Oxbridge Village region\, are the overflow Chat Circle\, a seasonal ice rink\, and the pub. \nA field trip with Keith Grant\, Ph.D  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nNote: This region has limited access (20)\, be on time.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/caledon-oxbridge-2/
LOCATION:Caledon Oxbridge
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221217T220000
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SUMMARY:Educare Update
DESCRIPTION:Educare Update\nVirtual World learning is now pinging louder on the radar of academic administrators. Talk of the Metaverse may have confounded the issue\, but the benefits of immersive experience are proven. The Educare region provides a gentle first-time orientation for newcomers (and hesitant returnees) to explore VW education possibilities. For this ‘tour’ please land at the Orientation Dome\, give it a quick walk-through\, then climb the stairs to the large lit Auditorium above. Throughout your visit\, please try the perspective of a first-time VW visitor as you assess Educare region resources and rides.\nWelcome! \nDr. Steven R. Van Hook has taught mixed-format courses in cross-cultural communications and global affairs for the University of California and other universities in the United States and abroad. He’s been a newspaper columnist\, radio talk show host\, TV news anchor\, and television bureau chief in Moscow covering the fall of the Soviet Union. He has directed international public education campaigns through the United States Agency for International Development. He has a PhD specializing in transcultural learning\, and is published in scholarly journals including SAGE\, and UNESCO’s Prospects.\nResearch website: http://wwmr.us \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/educare-update/
LOCATION:Educare
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221218T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221218T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105413
CREATED:20221128T120739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T120739Z
UID:11896-1671346800-1671350400@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Classical Concert
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URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/cc-34/
LOCATION:The Lighthouse Café
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105413
CREATED:20221217T094450Z
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UID:11968-1671876000-1671879600@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:A tour of Chemistry World
DESCRIPTION:A tour of Chemistry World\n          Chemistry World was established as a joint venture between Texas A&M University and the Florida Institute of Technology by Dr. K (Dr. Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt) and Winkelmann Teichmann (Dr. Kurt Winkelman) as part of NSF-funded research to examine the effectiveness of virtual worlds in the teaching of chemistry content. They worked with Xandi Mars and Random Cole\, SL designers who are based in Texas and who work extensively with Texas A&M.  The results of the study were published in the Journal of Chemical Education (see https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jchemed.6b00733). The result is an asset to the chemistry education community in Second Life which supports a realistic teaching environment which includes a laboratory\, a classroom\, offices to meet with TAs/faculty\, and space to “hang out”. In addition there is an area for practicing camera skills\, and a series of platforms which host two laboratory experiments which include an ideal gas law activity and a precipitation titration activity. \n          Amidst the SARS-COVID-2 pandemic in late Spring 2020\, Dr. Shaw assumed management of the region.  The idea was to use its facilities to supplement the lab activities for a freshman chemistry for engineers course\, for which it has been used every semester since Fall 2020. his tour will highlight the facilities built as part of the original study\, and new features such as bioinorganic models\, solid state structures\, and the new Tantramar Marsh restoration area built by Delia Lake. \n                The tour will begin at the Northeast corner of the sim\, where the land connects to the Science Circle region.  \nA tour by Dr. Mike J. Shaw \n  \n \n\n\n\nDr. Mike J. Shaw\n\n\nReference work in the library\n\n\nPrevious lectures on film\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n  \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/a-tour-of-chemistry-world/
LOCATION:Chemistry World
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221224T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221224T220000
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CREATED:20221205T092115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T092115Z
UID:11941-1671915600-1671919200@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Science Circle in Open Sim
DESCRIPTION:Science Circle in Open Sim\nYou have probabaly heard of the virtual world platform of Opensimulator or one of its grids like Kitely\, OSGrid\, Craft World\, etc. But\, unless you’ve been prompted to try it out\, it has remained a backdrop to your virtual digital life. However\, many users and schools and companies have found (and helped create) it as a vibrant platform for exploration\, art\, education\, role-play\, and business. Science Circle has had their own grid for almost 10 years now using it for developing science-based learning opportunities. \nYour presenter has also explored Opensim for learning activites. First\, in response to an Intel call for proposals to develop educational experiences\, then transitioned to developing and self hosting the Virtual Islands for Better Education initiative along with several other educators. He was also involved in MOSES\, a military Opensim tranining platform\, and in organzing the Opensimulator Community Conference a couple years. He also enjoyed going on “safari” which were a couple groups that explored Opensim grids for fun. \nThis talk with focus on providing an introduction to Opensim as a platform and the opportunies for virtual engagement. Then focus specifically on the history and content of the Science Circle grid. \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/science-circle-in-open-sim/
LOCATION:Science Circle region
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221226T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221226T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105413
CREATED:20221128T132324Z
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SUMMARY:Time Travel
DESCRIPTION:In an annual tradition\, we visit the most eye-catching regions in Second Life for 5 days in a row at 7 AM PST between Christmas and New Year’s. Join us and discover unprecedented worlds and the diverse communities of Second Life. \nWe start this series with a visit to the Time Portal…
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/time-travel/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221227T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221227T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105413
CREATED:20221128T132739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T132739Z
UID:11903-1672124400-1672128000@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Royal Opera
DESCRIPTION:In an annual tradition\, we visit the most eye-catching regions in Second Life for 5 days in a row at 7 AM PST between Christmas and New Year’s. Join us and discover unprecedented worlds and the diverse communities of Second Life.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/royal-opera/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221228T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221228T080000
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CREATED:20221128T185609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T185609Z
UID:11912-1672210800-1672214400@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:National Space Society
DESCRIPTION:In an annual tradition\, we visit the most eye-catching regions in Second Life for 5 days in a row at 7 AM PST between Christmas and New Year’s. Join us and discover unprecedented worlds and the diverse communities of Second Life.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/nss/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221229T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221229T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105413
CREATED:20221128T133057Z
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UID:11906-1672297200-1672300800@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:Museum Island
DESCRIPTION:In an annual tradition\, we visit the most eye-catching regions in Second Life for 5 days in a row at 7 AM PST between Christmas and New Year’s. Join us and discover unprecedented worlds and the diverse communities of Second Life.
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/museum-island/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221230T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221230T080000
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CREATED:20221128T134847Z
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UID:11909-1672383600-1672387200@www.sciencecircle.org
SUMMARY:MadPea
DESCRIPTION:In an annual tradition\, we visit the most eye-catching regions in Second Life for 5 days in a row at 7 AM PST between Christmas and New Year’s. Join us and discover unprecedented worlds and the diverse communities of Second Life. \nWe close this week with an old acquaintance: MadPea.\nThose who were unable to join us last year\, and thus did not receive a game HUD\, will receive the HUD at the start. With this HUD you can play all past and future mysteries of MadPea. \n  \nLooking for fun interactive games and products? Walk right in to the store! Our immersive gaming experiences and hunts have their own portals in the plaza and right behind you is the entrance to Mad World\, a fun theme park! \nLet the holiday excitement begin with a wonderful MadPea Christmas Advent Calendar to make your season merry and bright! Get 25 total gifts\, revealed 1 per day from December 1-25\, for just L$500! Info here Find the vendor here: Sinister (108\,146\,2502) \nAre you a MadPea fanatic? Get all new releases\, games\, and more with MadPea Unlimited! Join our Autumn Season! Check out the benefits \nWhat happens when your dream opens a portal and casts you into a realm where nightmares are real? Find out when you play If I Die Before I Wake\, an adventure game exclusively for MadPea Unlimited! Info here \nTheir program this Christmas \n– Nightmare in New Orleans\n– The Kidnapping\n– Ghost Town\n– Cursed Keys\n– Jewel of the Nile\n– Christmas Advent Calendar\n– If I Die Before I Wake\n– Mad Mines\n– Cirque Du Mystere\n– Lady Lockhart’s Legacy\n– And Mad World
URL:https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/madpea/
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