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Chicago, ILUSA

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August 15, 2007

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May 27, 2008

Introduction

Even though I have a PhD in animal physiology and have taught science most of my life, I'm humbled by my ignorance about nature. I'm looking forward to sharing great learning experiences with other inquisitive folks.

What is one science site you have never visited but would like to?

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What is the most important problem today's science should solve?

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Additional Information

"Consider how little is known about ordinary matter. Further, note that ordinary matter is only five percent of our universe - the rest is dark matter and dark energy! We know so little about so little - yet look how far we've come!"

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    Ronnie commented on a Meetup - 2 weeks ago
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    DESIGN OF EVERYDAY THINGS

    "The presentation was entertaining but not very substantive. However, the conversation we had among ourselves after the presentation was very informative and enjoyable."

  • New Photo Comment
    Ronnie commented on a photo - 2 weeks ago

    "Professor Norman's presentation was mildly entertaining but was not very substantive. I was hoping to learn some solid design principles other than obvious ones like watching how people use a device! Duh! ..."

  • New Photos
    Ronnie added 3 new photos to album: DESIGN OF EVERYDAY THINGS - 2 weeks ago
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    Ronnie added a new photo to DESIGN OF EVERYDAY THINGS - 2 weeks ago
  • New Discussion
    Ronnie started a new discussion - 4 weeks ago
    Ronnie

    Building Bodies and Brains for Robots

    "MacArthur Fellows Science Series, Presenting Dr. Daniela Rus: Building Bodies and Brains for Robots Date: Tue. November 10, 2009 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Harold Washington Library Center Cindy Pritzker Auditorium 400 S...."

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    Ronnie commented on a Meetup - 4 weeks ago
    Ronnie

    Reprogramming Genomes: The Life Sciences Revolution

    "The presentation was a good overview from the perspective of someone who is "in the business.""

  • Greetings!
    Monica Nelson posted a greeting for Ronnie - 4 weeks ago
    Monica Nelson

    "Hi Ronnie, Thanks for organizing these meetups! They're "damn interesting"! Monica"

  • New Discussion
    Ronnie started a new discussion - Nov 2
    Ronnie

    Becoming Human - NOVA Series on Human Evolution starts 8pm Tuesday 10/3/09

    "PBS NOVA "Becoming Human" to Air Nov 3, 10, & 17 Starting in November, PBS's NOVA will air a three-part special "Becoming Human". According to PBS: Nothing is more fascinating to us than, well, us. Where did we come from? What makes us human?..."

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    Ronnie commented on a Meetup - Sep 30
    Ronnie

    BLAST! An Astrophysics Adventure

    "Great images and clear presentation of ideas. Worth seeing! Good food and conversation afterward made for a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon."

  • New Discussion
    Ronnie started a new discussion - Sep 3
    Ronnie

    Science Cafe Evanston Schedule 2009-2010

    "(Prof Seth Stein describes two plates colliding within the New Madras Fault line at the FIRST Science Cafe, September 2007) EAT, DRINK, AND TALK SCIENCE WITH NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS AND OTHER SCIENTISTS!..."

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