This event is for children who want to explore chemistry using hands-on activities. Hands-on activities will be offered for children grades K-12. In addition, chemist/artist Langley Spurlock will be on hand to help children draw their personal interpretation of the elements. Admission is free. 11am--2pm

Sponsored by the American Chemical Society

Global Climate Change: What is it? How will it affect us? Can we reduce the impact by our actions? Bring your thoughts on the matter to a science café hosted by the American Chemical Society and the Koshland Science Museum featuring Dr. Andy Jorgensen.

Science cafés are informal events that involve a face-to-face conversation with a scientist about current science topics. Climate change is a topic of intense conversation in this country and around the world, particularly as we consider changes in potential energy sources.

We will start with a short discussion about the phenomenon and methods which have been used to characterize climate change, especially the human dimension of the problem. Following this, the possible consequences of various scenarios will be presented. We will then consider solutions to the problem, in particular mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Participants will be invited to present their suggestions and discuss the possible response of the general public to these ideas.

Speaker: Dr. Andy Jorgensen is at the National Council for Science and the Environment while on sabbatical leave from the University of Toledo. During his sabbatical he will focus on the development of climate change curricular materials in collaboration with other faculty in from NCSE's Council of Environmental Deans and Directors. At Toledo he directs the introductory chemistry program and works on innovation educational techniques. He previously served as an assistant vice president for academic affairs at the university.

For more information: www.koshland-science-museum.org/events/upcomingevent.jsp?id=333.

Sponsored by the American Chemical Society and the Koshland Museum

Shiladitya DasSarma, PhD. University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute will be the speaker. He will discuss water and how it plays a role in our existence.

Sponsored by Sigma Xi with support from the American Chemical Society and NASA. For more information, go to www.sciencecafes.org.