Monday, 9 March 2015

[YEP-DC] Mar. 12 & 19 Energy Programs at the Koshland in DC

We are hosting two programs about energy at the Koshland Science Museum in DC this month (details below). Admission to both programs is $7 for Young Education Professionals (select the “Fellow/Student” ticket) and includes free pizza. We hope you can join us. Please contact me with questions!

 

Stewarding the Earth’s Energy Resources

Thursday, March 12, 7:00 pm—9:00 pm

Join the Koshland for a lively panel conversation moderated by Richard Harris, Science Correspondent, National Public Radio, about what we know, what we do not know, and where research could a make a difference for all stakeholders in stewarding the future development of unconventional oil and gas resources. Panelists include:

 

·       Steven Hamburg, Chief Scientist, Environmental Defense Fund

·       Robert Kleinberg, Physicist, Schlumberger

·       Douglas Duncan, Associate Program Coordinator, Energy Resources Program, U.S. Geological Survey

 

Tickets: http://march12koshland.eventbrite.com

 

Replacing Fossil Fuels: How Do Biofuels Stack Up?

Thursday, March 19, 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

Biofuels have been touted as a way to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, but they also present their own challenges. Growing crops to produce ethanol takes a great deal of land and water, and unlike other renewable energy sources, biofuels still produce greenhouse gas emissions. Participate in an interactive discussion led by biologist Susan Singer from the National Science Foundation to consider whether biofuels are worth the tradeoffs.

 

Tickets: http://march19biofuels.eventbrite.com

 

Amy K. Shaw

Community Relations Manager

Koshland Science Museum: Interact with the Issues

National Academy of Sciences

525 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Tel.: 202-334-1612 l ashaw@nas.edu l www.koshland-dc.org

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