SPRING 2012
January 27: “Sea Level Rise and Climate Change”Dr. Gary Griggs from the University of California Santa Cruz will discuss how climate change is leading to sea level rise and how coastal hazards affect the California coast.
February 24: “Left Brain/Right Brain: Art and Technology”
Chris Ford of Pixar Animation Studio’s RenderMan team will share insights into the synergy of art and technology that is producing some of the most extraordinary visual images of the 21st century.
March 30: “The Importance of Mathematical Play”
Heidi Meyers, Mathematics Professor at Modesto Junior College.
At the true heart of mathematics is playfulness, curiosity, discovery and beauty - not drudgery and fear! Come explore and enjoy!
April 20: “Extinctions Due to Global Climate Change”
Dr. Barry Sinervo, Evolutionary Biologist from UC Santa Cruz will discuss evidence of extinctions in lizards, amphibians and fish that are linked to massive die off events in plants.
Special Marie Curie event this fall at Gallo Center
