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The Modesto Area Partners in Science (MAPS) lecture series has operated since 1990 to foster science education in our community for youths through adults. Once a month during the academic year, MAPS offers stimulating free science programming, bringing educators and local citizens into contact with scientists and mind-expanding ideas.
Fall 2022 Presentation Schedule
Presentations will be held LIVE in the MJC West Campus Sierra Hall 132 at 7:30 pm (also at 4:00 pm on 9/30/2022 and other dates). Sign up below to get an email reminder a day or two before the next event or subscribe to the GVM YouTube channel.
Why Do We Love Dinosaurs So Much? Connecting Our Planet's Past To Our Present.
Dr. Lepore will discuss: 1) Evidence gleaned from fossilized T. rex droppings and dinosaur trackways. 2) What makes a dinosaur a dinosaur. 3) Why we are fascinated by dinos. A JURASSIC FESTIVAL IN MODESTO will be held in the Great Valley Museum Lobby from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm with dino contests. Dinosaur contests with models to be on display.
- Dr. Taormina (Tara) Lepore, Ph.D.
- Friday, September 30, 2022
- Two presentations: 4:00 pm (all ages) - 7:30pm (Jr. High and up)
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Looking At Dark Matter With The James Webb Space Telescope.
Professor Nierenberg will explain what we know about dark matter, and how Webb telescope results and strong gravitational lenses will revolutionize our understanding.
- Prof. Anna Nierenberg, Ph.D.
- Friday, October 28, 2022
- Two presentations: 4:00 pm and 7:30pm (all ages)
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The Amazing Life Of The Western Monarch Butterfly.
Presentation by Nick Stong, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Manager of Public Programs.
- Nick Stong, Manager of Public Relations, Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Friday, November 18, 2022
- Two presentations: 4:00 pm and 7:30pm (all ages)
- An art contest for K-16 students will be held prior to this event
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Microbes, Medicine And Money: Biomanufacturing In The 21st Century.
Dr. Jim DeKloe, Professor of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology (and director and founder of the Industrial Biotechnology program at Solano College) will give an introduction to the field of biomanufacturing, a description of the ntional state of training in biotechnology and biomanufacturing.
- Prof. Jim DeKloe, Ph.D.
- Friday, December 9, 2022
- 7:30pm (all ages)
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MAPS is grateful to MJC, the MJC Foundation, SCOE, the MTA Modesto Teachers Assn. and the GVM for generous support.