Date:  Aug. 14, 2009

Contact:  Susan Marty, Program Director

Distinctive Voices@The Beckman Center 949-721-2213; e-mail smarty@nas.edu

Distinctive Voices@The Beckman Center Announces Fall Lecture Series

Topics range from forensics to the future of the Earth

IRVINE, Calif. – Distinctive Voices@The Beckman Center announced today its fall lecture series, a program that features award-winning scientists and engineers discussing recent findings and research developments in their fields.  Topics include inquiry-based science education, climate change, Archimedes, landslides, and mathemagic.

A dessert reception following each event gives attendees a chance to continue the conversations sparked during the presentations.  The events are free and open to the public. For more details, visit www.voicesatbeckman.org. 

Sept. 2, 2009, 7 p.m.

How CSI Went Awry and How to Fix It, presented by William Thompson, Ph.D., University of California, Irvine

Sept, 15, 2009, 7 p.m.

Redefining Science Education, presented by Bruce Alberts, Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco, and editor in chief of Science.

Sept. 30, 2009, 7 p.m. 

Mathemagic, presented by Arthur Benjamin, Ph.D., Harvey Mudd College

Oct. 14, 2009, 7 p.m.

The Great Warming, presented by Brian Fagan, Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara    

Oct. 21, 2009, 7 p.m.

Archimedes and the Quest for the Theory of Everything, presented by Chris Rorres, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Nov. 4, 2009, 7 p.m.

Time's Up, presented by Ed Krupp, Ph.D., Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles

Nov. 19, 2009, 7 p.m.

Developments in Climate Change, presented by Donald Kennedy, Ph.D., Stanford University 

Dec. 2, 2009, 7 p.m.

When the Mountains Come to You, presented by John H. Foster, Ph.D., California State University, Fullerton

 
Dec. 10, 2009, 7 p.m.

Evolution and the Future of the Earth, presented by E.O. Wilson, Ph.D., Harvard University

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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