Scientech meetings are held nearly every Monday at the
Children’s Museum. To attend, enter the Info-Zone archway at the
north end of the Museum and proceed to the north-east door. Sign in at
the Security desk. The meeting room will be on your immediate left.
Anyone may attend a meeting. There is no cost to attend. However, if
possible, we would like to have you join us at a luncheon buffet for
conversation before the meeting. The buffet begins at 11:30am and costs
$9.00, payable at the door.
The meeting begins at noon with announcements and introductions,
followed by the presentation which
is usually illustrated with slides or digital images. Members of the
audience may ask questions or make comments. The meeting ends promply
at 1:00pm. Some meetings may be replaced with a tour of some place of
interest, usually on a major holiday. Any exceptions are noted in the
calendar
listing below.
There are no attendance requirements for the Club. Members attend
because they are interested in the wide variety of topics covered. It
is these programs, together with the fellowship of individuals of
similar outlook and interest, that justify the Club's long existence
Each presentation is summarized in a Club newsletter which is
distributed to every member by e-mail or by post within a day or two of
the meeting. A summary of each presentation is also posted on this web
site. For an index of previous presentations, click on Archive
above.
Following are the meetings scheduled for the near future:
May 12 - Behind the Scenes at the Children's Museum - Sara Landrum and Deborah Hammond
This talk will provide a brief overview of the museum, behind-the-scenes. It will briefly discuss all the elements that make the museum the best children’s museum in the world, including a financial overview, staffing allocations, community programs and more. After the presentation at 1 p.m. we will take a brief tour of the museum’s collections. The collections tour is limited to about 30, so we may have to do a sign-up sheet.
An overview of the present and future of genetic engineering
A review of new psychological and pharmacological treatments to improve recovery
The MAP (Museum Apprenticeship Program) is supported by the D J Angus-Scientech Educational Foundation. Some of the participants in the Children's Museum MAP will be at Scientech to describe their activities. This is a good chance to hear what your Foundation is supporting.
A discussion of the latest approach in the repair of these anuerysms
Superalloys will be described and applications in jet engines will be presented. Superalloys are also used in other very interesting fields