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Since its inception, the Academy has promoted the recognition of the impressive scientists of St. Louis. This tradition continues with the Annual Outstanding St. Louis Scientist Awards. Each award-winner represents both an extraordinary caliber of expertise and a dedication to fostering science literacy. Presentation at 2010 Outstanding Scientist Awards Dinner, April 22, 2010 at the Chase Park Plaza. For additional details, click here.

 
 
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Decoding the Brain: Brain Computer Interfaces, Part 1

Academy of Science of St. Louis presents Eric C. Leuthardt, M.D. as he describes his research with brain interfacing, which may someday assist paraplegics. Academy of Science podcasts are sponsored by the Arthur and Helen Baer Charitable Foundation.

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Mar 10th, 2010 (Wed)
Subversive Science: Sustainability and Architecture
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Bruce Lindsey, Dean, College of Architecture and Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design, E. Desmond Lee Professor for Community Collaboration, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis

Two years after the publication of Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring, botanist Paul Sears described ecology as a “subversive science” because it called into question the cultural and economic premises of Western societies – pointing out the ironic fact that the root word for economics and ecology is the Greek word oikos for house, household, or family. Bruce Lindsey, Dean of Washington University’s College of Architecture, takes a look at some of the early American environmental thinking as a foundation for discussing current trends in sustainability and architecture. Beginning with early voices such as Aldo Leopold, Ian McHarg, Rachael Carson, and others, he explores sustainability as both a cultural and technical force driving contemporary architectural practice.

A house that grows itself, a sustainable farmers’ market in the Ville neighborhood of St. Louis that improves public health, a play structure for an after school arts program in Pagedale, a sustainable skyscraper in Chicago – projects by both professionals and students illustrate the current issues informing environmental design. Dr. Lindsey speculates about the future of architecture and its relationship to our environment and us.

All Seminars are held in The Living World (north side of Zoo)
Parking FREE in Zoo North Lot.

FREE & OPEN to ALL.

For more information call 314-533-8586 or email mbauer@academyofsciencestl.org

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Mar 19th, 2010 (Fri)
E-Cycle: Electronics Recycling in Missouri
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Featured Speaker: Linda Wegrzyn, Environmental Specialist, Missouri Department of Natural Resources

Is your cell phone hazardous waste? Do you have an outdated computer or two in your basement, an old TV? Used electronics have become one of the world’s fastest growing and most toxic waste streams. Computer monitors and older TVs contain an average of four pounds of lead; and old electronics can contain toxic chemicals such as chromium, cadmium, mercury, beryllium, nickel, zinc and brominated flame-retardants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that each year, more than 2 million tons of computers and other electronics are disposed of improperly and a mere 20 percent are recycled. Missouri Department of Natural Resources Environmental Specialist, Linda Wegrzyn, talks about e-waste in Missouri and the U.S., how to prevent heavy metals and other toxic electronics materials from polluting our environment, and the Missouri Computer Equipment Collection and Recovery Act which goes into effect in July 2010.

OASIS St. Charles Community College 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376-2865

FREE to the first 10 registrants, $9 per person thereafter. OPEN to ALL. Space is limited.

To register call 314-533-8586 or e-mail rsvp@academyofsciencestl.org

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Apr 1st, 2010 (Thu)
Bioethics, Reproductive Technologies, & Genetics Panelists
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Featured Topics and Panelists:

Bioethics and Science Reporting: The Problem of Hype
Rebecca Dresser, JD, Daniel Noyes Kirby, Professor of Law and Professor of Ethics in Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis

Nearly every day we hear about scientific breakthroughs in the laboratory. Journalists tell us about potential cures for cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and other diseases that plague modern society. But what works in animals often doesn’t translate to effective human treatments. Learn about the ethics of science reporting and why hype is bad for science and the public.

Medical Futility: Where Science & Morals Collide
Griffin Trotter, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Departments of Heallth Care Ethics and Surgery, Saint Louis University

When are doctors are justified in refusing to provide treatments and other interventions because these treatments violate the standards of good scientific medicine? Of special interest are cases where physicians refuse to provide a requested treatment (e.g., mechanical ventilation) because the scientific evidence indicates the treatment will not work —that is, that it is “futile” —for the given case. Dr. Trotter Investigates medical futility claims and the philosophical puzzles they create.

The Genetics of Infertility and the Extinction of the Dinosaurs: Is Humankind Next?
Sherman Silber, M.D., Fellow, Academy of Science - St. Louis; Director, Infertility Society of St. Louis, St. Luke’s Hospital

The modern world is in the midst of an unexpected infertility epidemic. Our genetic studies of infertility offer an explanation for how the X and Y chromosomes evolved and even for how the dinosaurs went extinct. Our changing societal structure is causing the majority of couples who delay childbearing to become permanently infertile, which portends a frightening demographic future for our economy.

DRAWINGS for TWO FREE JUNIOR SCIENCE ACADEMY MEMBERSHIPS at each Seminar.

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPETE FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS - one $250 Middle School Student Scholarship and one $250 High School Student Scholarship. Attend 3 of the 5 seminars or panel discussions and write about your experience. Scholarship decisions announced in May 2010!

To be held at Kirkwood High School Keating Theater, 801 W. Essex, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Parking free in the high school lot.

This event is free and open to middle and high school students, teachers, adults, and the general public.

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