Science Lecture Series
A series of lectures on science for the public presented by the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the Science Circle at the University of California, Riverside
Spring 2010 lectures
What Awaits Us in the Greenhouse World
Thursday, April 8
Professor of Geology Martin Kennedy
302 HUB, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Climate's Control of California Landscapes
Thursday, April 22 (Earth Day)
Professor of Geography Richard Minnich
302 HUB, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
In the Crosshairs: California's Environment
Thursday, May 6
Professor of Plant Pathology Michael Allen
University Theeatre, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Tipping the Scales? Pest Insects, Agriculture, & Health
Thursday, May 20
Professor of Entomology Peter Atkinson
302 HUB, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
The Food Challenge: Waterproof Rice & Other Solutions
Thursday, June 3
Professor of Genetics Julia Bailey-Serres
302 HUB, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Previous lectures
Click HERE to see a list of previous lecture series.
Videos from the lectures
Click HERE for the page with all existing lecture videos for you to view on line.
Photographs from the lectures
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Admission
There is no charge for admission to the lectures.and seating is open.
Schedule
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The lecture runs from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A question and answer period will begin at 8:00 p.m.and last until 8:15 p.m.
Locations and parking
Parking for the HUB (formerly the Commons) is in Lot 24 (check location on the UC Riverside campus map). Enter the campus from University Avenue and watch for the signs reading "Science Lecture" that will direct you. Once you are walking, there will be pedestrian signs that direct you to the HUB.
Parking for the University Theatre is in Lot 6 (check location on the UC Riverside campus map). If you enter the campus from University Avenue or Martin Luther King Drive, there will be signs reading "Science Lecture" that direct you to the correct lot. Once you are walking, there will be pedestrian signs that direct you to the Theatre.
Parking will be charged at a cost of $5 per car, and only cash can be accepted by the attendant. We suggest you carpool with as many people as you can.
Professional development credit for teachers
Teachers who are interested in receiving professional development credit for attending the lecture series must make arrangements in advance with University Extension. Contact Annette Webb, telephone 951-827-1653 or email awebb@ucx.ucr.edu. To receive credit, teachers must attend all lectures in the series.
Please note that only series with at least five lectures are eligible for professional development credit.
The Science Circle
The Science Circle is a group of members of the community who are interested in science and who support the research activities of the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Their support makes the Science Lectures Series possible. MORE
For further information
Telephone the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, 951-827-6555, or email carol.lerner@ucr.edu.
