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Saturday, May 25th “Scientists Fair II”

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A2 S&S Logo - for BlogLocated in the Multi-Purpose room (in the lower level of the main branch), there will be several professors and researchers from the University of Michigan and other institutions with expertise in general fields of knowledge, available to answer your questions. Some of the topics will include particle physics, human cloning, climate change, the Big Bang, and more.

You can watch a short video about the Scientists Fair here (video).

The purpose of this event is to not only acquaint people to scientific knowledge, but also to how that knowledge is obtained. We want people to ask these experts how theories are supported with experimentation, what hypotheses were tested and confirmed or falsified, and to what extent is there consensus amongst their colleagues about a given theory.

Pic3 Participants talking with physicists Dr. Sean Tulin and Dr. Brian Nord

Museum of Natural History: Butterfly Festival (Saturday, May 18th)

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butterflyfrom the website: Explore the beautiful and fascinating world of butterflies and life cycles! Watch live Monarchs in our butterfly sanctuary and take an up close and personal look at how they travel through each stage of their life cycle. Use our microscopes to see what butterfly and moth wings are really made of, and metamorphose into a butterfly when you make wings of your own! Take a look at the life cycles of other animals, too. Plus, get your hands dirty! Help us plant new perennials in our butterfly garden (weather permitting!).

  • Date: 05/18/2013
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Location: Museum of Natural History

Great Lakes Zoological Society – Sponsor of the Ann Arbor Science and Skeptics

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Great Lakes Zoological SocietyThe Great Lakes Zoological Society’s Conservation & Rescue Center (A World of Discovery) is an indoor zoo experience that features exotic animals, such as reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds, and more.

Located on 6885 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, the center is open 7 days a week from 10:00am to 6:00pm.  The admission is $7 per person, $5 for children under 11 and seniors, and no charge for toddlers.

From the website: The Center’s primary objectives are education and conservation. We also participate in the rehabilitation and re-release of endangered native animals and the rescue and placement of displaced pets.

Members of the Ann Arbor Science & Skeptics will receive $1 off of admission with the following coupon (redeem at the entrance).

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Summer Camp at the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

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BugeyeRegistration is open for the Museum’s summer camp program! Camp Explorations is celebrating its 16th year of summer science fun for ages 6-12.

All Camp Explorations programs include daily experiments, hands-on activities, related games, journaling and plenty of fun!  We offer 8 sessions and each session is a new experience. Session topics include Archaeology, Paleontology, Astronomy, Forensic Science and much more!  Mix and match any of our programs with other University of Michigan programs from our friends at KidSport and Outdoor Adventures. We also offer aftercare for a nominal fee.

A complete listing of camp sessions, along with more details, is available online (Camp Explorations information is on page 6). Email Brittany Chunn (brchunn@umich.edu) or call 734.647.6421 for more information.

Register early — several camp sessions filled up last year!  UM-Museum

Museum of Natural History: Fun Friday Night at the Museum

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On Friday, February 1st, the Museum of Natural History will be hosting a fun family event from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.

The event includes discounted planetarium shows and free dinosaur tours.

Save the Date: Saturday, May 25th “Scientists Fair II”

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On Saturday May 25th, the Ann Arbor Science & Skeptics are hosting the second annual “The Scientists Fair” at the downtown library.  The event will take place from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. This will be free and open to both Ann Arbor Science & Skeptics members and the public.

Located in the Multi-Purpose room (in the lower level of the main branch), there will be several professors and researchers from the University of Michigan with expertise in general fields of knowledge, available to answer your questions. Some of the topics will include evolution, climate change, the Big Bang, and more.

You can watch a short video about the Scientists Fair here (video).

The purpose of this event is to not only acquaint people to scientific knowledge, but also to how that knowledge is obtained. We want people to ask these experts how theories are supported with experimentation, what hypotheses were tested and confirmed or falsified, and to what extent is there consensus amongst their colleagues about a given theory.

I hope we can get your participation.