Date: Aug. 6, 2008
Contact: Susan Marty, Program Director
Distinctive Voices@The Beckman Center
949-721-2213; e-mail smarty@nas.edu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Distinctive Voices@The Beckman Center Announces Fall Lecture Series
Lectures explore topics ranging from earthquakes to napping
IRVINE, Calif. – Distinctive Voices@The Beckman Center announced today its fall lecture series. The programs feature award-winning scientists and engineers discussing recent findings and research developments in their fields. Topics include the ancient Maya, impact of earthquakes in southern California, future of the Internet, science comedy, and wildlife and ecology.
A dessert reception following each event provides attendees with further opportunity to continue the stimulating conversations sparked during the presentations. The events are free and open to the public; for more details, visit www.voicesatbeckman.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m.
The Physics of Superheroes, presented by James Kakalios, Ph.D
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m.
Tracking the Internet Into the 21st Century, presented by Vinton G. Cerf, Ph.D. (NAE member)
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m.
The Science Behind the ShakeOut: Modeling the Impacts of a Great Earthquake on the Southern San Andreas Fault, presented by Lucy Jones, Ph.D.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m.
The Final Frontier? An Evening of Science Humor, presented by Brian Malow
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.
New Light on the Ancient Maya, presented by Michael Coe, Ph.D. (NAS member)
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.
Take a Nap! Change Your Life, presented by Sara Mednick, Ph.D.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
Genetics in the Wild, presented by John Avise, Ph.D. (NAS member)
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
How Much Can You Say in Three and Half Minutes? presented by Joe Palca, Ph.D.
Thursday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.
Back to Life: How Monterey Bay Was Restored to Health, presented by Stephen R. Palumbi, Ph.D.
Distinctive Voices@The Beckman Center was started in 2006 to highlight innovations, discoveries, and emerging issues for the general public in an exciting and engaging forum. For more information about Distinctive Voices, visit www.voicesatbeckman.org.
The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council perform unparalleled public service by bringing together experts in all areas of science and technology who serve as volunteers to address critical national issues and offer unbiased advice to the federal government and the nation.
Editor's Note: Members of the media who wish to arrange an interview with the presenters are encouraged to call Susan Marty at 949-721-2213.
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