Health and Science Lectures
and New Frontiers Lecture Series
Annual Conservation Forum
Wednesday, February 24, 2009, 7:30 PM
This annual event, presented by BIG ARTS, Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, and the Everglades Foundation, focuses on water quality issues that impact Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
General: $15, Student: $5
An Evening with Douglas Brinkley
presented by BIG ARTS and the
J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 7:30 PM in Schein Hall
"The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt’s Crusade for America" Book Signing and Reception to follow
Historian and best-selling author, Douglas Brinkley, is the history commentator for CBS News and a contributing editor to Vanity Fair. In The Wilderness Warrior, Brinkley tells the story of our "naturalist president," who worked to preserve more than 230 million acres of wild America, and made conservation a universal endeavor. Professor of history at Rice University and former Roosevelt scholar at Tulane, six of his books have been selected as New York Times Notable Books of the Year.
General: $20, Student: $10
Sustainable Living Seminar
A Practical Guide to Living Green Everyday
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 9 AM to 1 PM
Dr. Jennifer Languell is a nationally recognized leader in educating the development and construction industries, as well as homebuyers, about the benefits of sustainable development. Languell is an award-winning author, and has been featured in numerous publications and television programs including BusinessWeek, CNN Headline News, HGTV, and CNBC. She also stars in Discovery Project Earth. Seminar will include case studies by local residents and green and eco-friendly vendors.
$15
Dr. Waleed Abdalati
Polar Ice in a Changing Climate
Are We Waking Sleeping Giants?
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 7:30 PM
We have all read about the risk that global warming will cause the polar ice cap to melt, with disastrous results. But what is really happening to earth’s ice cover, and what does it mean? Dr. Abdalati, Director of the Earth Science and Observation Center at the University of Colorado and a global leader in earth science research will join us to answer this and many other questions.
General: $25, Students $10
Supporters - Gordon & Linda Coons, John & Donna Schubert
Dr. Paul Cherukuri
Nanotechnology - Big Things Come in Small Packages
Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 7:30 PM
Dr. Paul Cherukuri studies the control of matter at the atomic or molecular level (nanotechnology); he will explain how it is changing the way researchers think of medical treament. As the lead research scientist on the Kanzius project at MD Anderson, he will discuss how nanotechnology, used with radio waves, can be used to treat cancer. Studying under the supervision of Nobel Laureate Richard Smalley gives him a unique perspective on this leading-edge technology.
General: $25, Students $10
Sponsor - Dick & Mary Butler
Dr. Carl Safina
History and Destiny:
The Future Ocean and Us
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 7:30 PM
In collaboration with Sanibel Sea School, we are excited to offer this seminal lecture on the state of our ocean planet. Dr. Carl Safina, award-winning author, scientist, and co-founder and President of the Blue Ocean Institute, has been hailed by Audubon magazine as one of the 100 notable conservationists of the 20th century.
General: $25, Students $10
Sponsor - John & Susan Freund, West Gulf Co. LLC
Dr. Irving Weissman
Advances in Stem Cell Research
Sunday, April 18, 2010, 7:30 PM
Dr. Irving Weissman, one of the leading stem cell research scientists in the world, gives an update on the status of research today and helps us understand why so many scientists believe stem cells provide enormous potential for life-saving therapies. Dr. Weissman is the Director of Stanford University’s Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, one of the nation’s top stem cell programs.
General: $25, Students $10
Sponsors - Helen & Chuck Ketteman