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Lunch Break Science at the Museum

August 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

|Recurring Event (See all)
Every week until September 11, 2013
| Free

Pack a lunch and join us. Science Museum scientists and others share easy to understand information on a wide range of science topics. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Free.

Click here for list of topics as they may change after posting below.

  • May 29 – Resolving Nuisance Deer Problems presented by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Deer Project Coordinator Nelson W. Lafon.
  • June 5 – Energy and the Evolution of Culture presented by Anthropology Professor Emeritus Nancie Gonzales, Ph.D., University ofMichigan.
  • June 12 – A Look at the Science Museum of Virginia in 2017presented by Science Museum of Virginia Chief Wonder Officer Richard C. Conti.
  • June 19 – The Eastern Front 1941-45. Mechanized Warfare through the Eyes of a German Panzer Officer presented by Winidore Press Author and Editor Stephen Thomas Previtera.
  • June 26 – Green Affordable Housing presented by Better Housing Coalition Vice President and Chief Operation Officer Bob Newman.
  • July 10 – Bluebirds: How to Make a Difference presented by Virginia Master Naturalists Jane and Lee Hesler.
  • July 17 – Integrating Physical Activity and Healthy Eating into Schools and the Community presented by Greater Richmond Fit4Kids Executive Director Mary Dunne Stewart.
  • July 24 – What Makes a Service Dog presented by Greyt Hearts Service Dog Director/Head Trainer Patti Goettler.
  • August 7 – Butterfly Basics presented by Certified Virginia Master Naturalist and Virginia Master Gardener Linda McBride.
  • August 21 – Active RVA – A Community Initiative Fit for Everyonepresented by Sports Backers Executive Director Jon Lugbill.
  • August 28 – Mother’s Molecules: A Story of a Woman’s College Namesake’s DNA presented by Harry Wistrand, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Emeritus, Agnes Scott College.
  • September 4 – The Canals of Mars and the Gastrointestinal Tractpresented by Peter L. Goodman, MD, FACP, former Richmond Memorial Hospital Chief of Medicine and gastroenterologist (retired).
  • September 11 – Hurricane Sandy presented by NOAA National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Bill Sammler.

Visit www.smv.org or call 804.864.1400 for additional details of our programs or to reserve your space unless otherwise indicated. The Science Museum of Virginia staff and volunteers look forward to your visit.

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Start:
August 21, 2013 12:00 pm
End:
August 21, 2013 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Venue

Science Museum of Virginia
2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, 23220