Science and Society Lecture Series
In our technology-based society, it has become increasingly important that all citizens understand the complex scientific issues that they face on a daily basis. In an effort to inform the public on the science behind important public policy issues, UNCG has initiated a two fold program aimed at the general public: (1) Science on Campus - a distinguished public evening lecture series with invited high profile scientists and/or science authors, and (2) a monthly Science on Tap program where UNCG science faculty are available to answer questions from the public under the non-threatening environment of a local pub. The theme for both series this year is Stress, Health, and the Global Environment.
Both series are free and open to the public. Seating is on a first come/first serve basis.
Science on Campus Lecture Series
The series began in the spring, 2009 with lectures by Nobel Laureate Sir Harry Kroto and Dr. Edward Samulski, the Cary C. Boshamer Professor of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2008-2009, the Science on Campus series will feature two internationally known speakers and will debute the Science on Tap series.
These lectures are free and open to the public. Seating is on a first come/first serve basis.
Sponsored by the Institute for Community and Economic Engagement, UNCG
Jaylee Mead Auditorium, Sullivan Science Building , 301 McIver Street
(located at the corner of Carr and McIver Streets)
UNCG Campus
Free Parking available in the McIver Parking Deck, 1100 McIver Street, UNCG Campus
Seating begins at 7:00 pm with the lecture at 7:30 pm.
October 28, 2008
Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers: Stress, Disease and Coping
Stress and Where Stress-Related Diseases Come From
Robert Sapolsky
Science Writer, Biologist, Neuroscientist and MacArthur Genius Fellow
Professor of Biology and Professor of Neurology at Stanford University;
Research Associate with the Institute of Primate Research at the National Museum of Kenya.
Reception and booksigning immediately following the lecture.
Books will be available for purchase immediately prior to and after the lecture.
KILLER STRESS: A NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIAL
Featuring Dr. Sapolsky’s work on PBS
October 22 at 9 p.m.
UNC -TV
March 31, 2009
The Coming Plague
Laurie Garrett
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Authority on Global Health on Disease Prevention
Senior Fellow for Global Health at the Council on Foreign Relations
Science on Tap
Beginning January 2009 Events Fall on the 3rd Wednesday of Every Month, 8:00-9:30 PM
The Green Bean, 341 South Elm Street, Greensboro
October 16, 2008
Herbal Medicines: Are they safe? Do they work?
Nadja Cech, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
November 20, 2008
How environmental and dietary factors can influence the progression of HIV infection
Will Taylor, PhD
Director and Senior Research Professor
Laboratory for Molecular Medicine
The topics will range from the importance of selenium for surviving HIV in the light of the possible decline of selenium in the food chain due to acid rain, to the roles of other nutrient deficiencies (including viral-induced deficits), and the potential virus activating effects of cigarette smoking and MSG (yes, the stuff in your favorite Asian food...)
December 18, 2008
Superbugs: Our contribution to the evolution of opportunistic germs
Dasantila Golemi-Kotra, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
January 21, 2009
The French Paradox: Is Red Wine Really Good for You?
Michael McIntosh:, PhD, RD
L.S. Keker Excellence Professor, Department of Nutrition
February 18, 2009
Do Feminized Male Frogs Mean We are Killing Ourselves? Hormones, Wildlife and Health
Cheryl A. Logan, PhD
Professor, Department of Psychology and Adjunct Professor, Department of Biology
Is drinking out of plastic bottles making men more feminine or causing prostate cancer? Research on wildlife that have been damaged and even endangered by artificial chemicals used in our food suggests, ‘yes’ it is. Stress, disease, immunity, growth and even the character of sexual behavior and fertility may be being altered by chemicals linked to the processing and packaging of our food because the chemicals mimic or disrupt the bodies’ natural hormones. The effects may be especially damaging for children. What are the risks, how can you minimize them, and should the US be doing more to safeguard our health.
March 18, 2009
Genes and Medicine: New Ways to Prevent Disease or a New Problem for Healthcare?
Vince Henrich, PhD
Director, Center for Biotechnology, Genomics and Health Research
April 15, 2009
Chemicals in the Environment
Bruce Banks, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
The Science and Society Lecture Series is sponsored by
the Institute for Community and Economic Engagement,UNCG
For more information contact research_partners@uncg.edu or 336-334-4623