Science Week 2010 - Events for the Public

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Just got information about some events NUI Maynooth are putting on for Science Week 2010. Events are free and open to the public

The following public events will be held at NUI Maynooth during Science Week 2010. All events are for the general public and are free. Please come along and enjoy lectures, the stars and open labs.


People and Places in Irish Science and Technology
An exhibition of articles, photographs and books, featuring the life and times of men and women who have made major contributions to Science and Technology in Ireland.
Monday 8 Nov. – Friday 12 Nov., Foyer of John Hume Building, 9 am - 6 pm.
Contact: Gerard McMahon, Exp. Physics, 01 - 708 3552
Thereafter in the John Paul ll Library from 16 to 26 November.
During Library opening hours and only if visitors contact the Library in advance (call Susan Durack: tel. 01 - 708 3888).


Stars, Planets and Us Public lecture by Dr. Fiona McGroarty (Dublin Institute of Technology).
It takes about a million years for a star like the Sun to be born. Planets, if they are to be formed, will be created out of the debris left over from creating this new star. Over the past few years we have detected almost 500 planets around stars other than our Sun. This talk will discuss how stars and planets are formed and briefly discuss the possibilities of finding life on newly detected planets.

Tuesday 9 November, John Hume Building, Theatre 2, 7.30 – 8.30 pm.


Astronomical Observations
Look through telescopes at the moon, planets, stars, and galaxies.
Only for limited numbers of people and only if the sky is clear.
In collaboration with Astro2, the Astronomy and Physics Society at NUI Maynooth.
Tuesday 9 November, Science Building, 8.30 pm - 10 pm. (Also Friday)


Mate Choice in Animals: Is Sex Really Mean? Public lecture by Dr. James McInerney (Department of Biology, NUI Maynooth).
The phrase “Nature, Red in Tooth and Claw” was coined by Alfred Lord Tennyson to depict the sometimes violent struggle for life in the animal kingdom. However, the struggle to pass your genes on to the next generation is not always violent, and evolution by natural selection has bestowed some organisms with the most spectacularly elaborate and beautiful traits and behaviours that are intrinsically designed to address the problem of selecting or being selected by a mate. In this talk I will deal with the violence, the courtship, the displays of affection and of aggression that accompany mate selection in mammals, birds and of course, humans.

Wednesday 10 November, John Hume Building, Theatre 3, 7.00 – 8.30 pm.


Man Against the Clock: Understanding the Conflict Inherent in the 24 Hour Society. Public lecture by Dr. Andrew Coogan (Department of Psychology, NUI Maynooth).
Approximately 1 in 5 workers now undertake some sort of shift-work, and this number is constantly rising. What remains to be fully understood is the consequence of shift-work for physical and psychological well-being. This lecture will examine the evidence that suggests that there is a conflict between societal demands for shift-work and human physiology, and will examine how shift schedules may be better managed through scientific principles.

Thursday 11 November, John Hume Building, Theatre 2, 7.30 – 8.30 pm.


To Infinity and Beyond: Fun and Games with Maths
The presentation will shows the importance of Mathematics in our world. This popular science talk is designed for a young audience. The talk will include a number of practical demonstrations.
Science Shows for primary schools (5th and 6th class) performed by Dr. Charles Markham (Department of Computer Science, NUI Maynooth).
By invitation only.
Friday 12 November, John Hume Building, Theatre 1, 10 am - 11 am,
Friday 12 November, John Hume Building, Theatre 1, 11.30 am - 12.30 pm.


Get Your Hands on Science ! (Hands-on laboratories)
Try out simple hands-on experiments, watch demonstrations, and participate in competitions, in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. Suitable for all ages, all welcome.
Friday 12 November, foyer of Science Building, foyer of Callan Building, and various laboratories in the Callan Building and the Science Building, 6.30 pm - 9 pm.


Astronomical Observations
Look through telescopes at the moon, planets, stars, and galaxies.
Only for limited numbers of people and only if the sky is clear.
In collaboration with Astro2, the Astronomy and Physics Society at NUI Maynooth.
Friday 12 November, Science Building, 8 pm - 10 pm. (Also Tuesday)


National Science Museum
Come and view the finest collection of historic scientific instruments in Ireland and much more. In collaboration with St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth.
Saturday 13 November, National Science Museum, 2 pm - 5 pm.

More information on http://science4all.nuim.ie

barleybooley

The Mac Attack is doing that lecture again? What a hero! He did a poster for it when I was in first year with the title 'What Sex Means: Is Sex Really Mean?' with a little self portrait done in MS Paint, it impressed no end!