Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Upcoming Events

Exploring Ethics Lecture: “Climate Change Challenges” 

In conjunction with the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology, the Fleet welcomes guests to encounter science from an ethical perspective. The worldwide public debate about climate change and its causes has been with us for at least a decade.  In recent months, that debate has significantly escalated with the December 2009 UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, but also with the allegations of research misconduct on the part of some climate change scientists. The scientific, social, economic, and political issues underlying this debate are vast, but we hope to examine one part of this debate by looking at the allegations of research misconduct, and what one should make of those allegations in the context of climate change research.  Bring your own questions and join in the discussion! 

When:  February 3, 2010; 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Where: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center – 1875 El Prado, San Diego California 92101

Contact: Ethics Center  (858) 822-2647

Web Link: http://www.rhfleet.org/site/education/exploringethics.cfm

Cost to Attend: Free, no admission required.  Please register to attend by calling (858) 822-2647.

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What:   The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show “Clouds of Orion” 

See the San Diego sky as it appears on the night of the planetarium show and listen to an astronomer guide you through the night’s sky. Weather and operational requirements permitting, the San Diego Astronomy Association provides free telescope viewing outdoors on the Prado in Balboa Park. This is a separate free event held on the first Wednesday of every month. Planetarium show tickets are not required.

When:  February 3, 2010; 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Where: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center – 1875 El Prado, San Diego California 92101

Contact: Client Services  (619) 238-1233 x 806

Web Link: http://www.rhfleet.org/site/astronomy/skytonight.html

Cost to Attend: $9.00 - $10.50

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What:   “Young Scientists” – Programming for Preschoolers and their Parent 

Young Scientists” is a hands-on preschool program taught at the Fleet by our Early Childhood Educators. Preschool age children, ages 3-5, and an accompanying adult will explore the scientific wonders of the world. Each 4-week series is held on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and includes access to the Fleet's one-hundred plus hands-on exhibits before they open to the public. From outer space to kitchen chemistry, preschoolers will learn about science through questioning, investigation and experimentation.

When:  February 2; February 10; February 17; and February 24, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Where: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center – 1875 El Prado, San Diego California 92101

Contact: Client Services  (619) 238-1233 x 806

Web Link: http://www.rhfleet.org/site/education/youngscientists.html

Cost to Attend: $80 per 4-week session  

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What:   Saturday Science Club for Girls “Biotech Bootcamp”

Girls in grades 5 – 8 can join the Fleet on the second Saturday of each month to investigate exciting science topics. Here’s your chance to sharpen your biotechnology skills! Learn about the latest research and careers from a local scientist, and then try your hand at DNA extraction, electrophoresis, and more

When:  February 13, 2010; 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Where: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center – 1875 El Prado, San Diego California 92101

Contact: Client Services  (619) 238-1233 x 806

Web Link: http://www.rhfleet.org/site/education/SatSciencClub4Girls.cfm

Cost to Attend: $12 per person