Science & Society: Global Challenges 2009
We Invite You to a Discussion Series
Science & Society: Global Challenges
No powerpoint. No notes.
Just candid conversations with leading scientists, economists, and politicians hosted by award-winning NPR reporters Richard Harris and David Kestenbaum.
The events will be held Monday nights -- November 9, 16 and 30-- this fall from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the AAAS Auditorium at 1200 New York Avenue. A reception will start at 5:00 pm.
November 9th: Acid Bath: The Impact of Increased Carbon on the Oceans
Host: Richard Harris
Guests: Dr. Ken Caldeira, Senior Scientist, Department of Global Ecology, Carnegie Institution for Science
Dr. Steve Murawski, Director of Scientific Programs and Chief Science Advisor
View a video of the event.
November 16th: A Thirst for Power: Connecting Energy and Water in a Resource Constrained World
Host: David Kestenbaum
Guests: Dr. Michael Hightower, Water for Energy Project Lead, Sandia National Laboratories
Nancy Stoner, Co-director of the Natural Resources Defense Council's water initiatives.
View a video of the event.
November 30th: Corralling Swine (flu): Preparations for the Next Pandemic
Host: Richard Harris
Guests: Rear Admiral Anne Schuchat, MD, Centers for Disease Control; Assistant Surgeon General, United States Public Health Service; Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Dr. Jeffrey Taubenberger, Tenured Investigator, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
View a video of the event.
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