Henrietta Lacks Lecture Series Begins
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 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by
Rebecca Skloot inspires a series of lectures on research ethics and
diversity issues. In collaboration with The Center for Ethics in Science
and Technology we kick off the series with Laura Rivard, Adjunct
Professor of Biology, University of San Diego discussing "HeLa: Immortal
Cells and Enduring Questions." FREE More>>
Wednesday, September 7
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Special Event - Global Carbon Challenge
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Norway plans to be carbon neutral by 2050. Join Norwegian and
American experts as we compare events in the Arctic region and
California, contrast the challenges between US and European policy, and
discuss how political and commercial perspectives combine to create a
cleaner future for renewable energy. FREE. Register here>> Thursday, September 86:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Free Admission on Grandparents Day!
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Grandparents are invited to bring their grandchildren to the
Fleet for a day of hands-on fun for FREE! Sponsored by ScholarShare
College Savings Plan, Grandparents Day is a great chance to enjoy 100+
exciting exhibits. Free gallery admission (and a discount on IMAX
admission) will be provided to all grandparents and their grandchildren
visiting together. More>>
Sunday, September 11
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
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"Sweet Science" Saturdays
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 Every
Saturday in September, children are invited to uncover the chemistry of
sugar, the biology of tasty sweets and discover how candy is formed.
Sweet! Special activities take place in the Discovery Lab and are $2
with admission. More>>
ScholarShare College Savings Plan is a proud sponsor of Family Science Saturdays at the Fleet.
Saturdays in September from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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| "Identity" Leaves September 25th |
Your last chance to see "Identity" is Sunday, September 25, so
hurry in this month. We're even open on Labor Day so you can experience
this popular exhibition before it leaves.. More>>.
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| Visit the San Diego Air & Space Museum Free! |
ATTENTION MEMBERS! From Sept. 17 - Oct. 16, present your
Fleet membership card and receive FREE admission to the San Diego Air
& Space Museum, located at 2001 Pan American Plaza, at the south end
of Balboa Park. Now featuring: Space: A Journey To Our Future (Fleet
members will receive a discount). Open daily 10 am. - 4:30 p.m. (last
entry: 4:00 p.m.). Click here for more information (619) 234-8291 |
This Month's Experiment: Soap Cloud
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 WATCH THE VIDEO
INSTRUCTIONS (PDF)
Watch the September edition
of This Month's Experiment to learn how to make a soap cloud! Your mom
will freak out when the soap pillows grow in the microwave, but, don't
worry, you can still use it in the tub! Do try this at home!
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IMAX Films
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NOTE: Theater Closed September 12-16
TORNADO ALLEY
BORN TO BE WILD
HUBBLE
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Fridays at the Fleet
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See "classic" and current IMAX films at 6,
7 & 8 p.m. every Friday night! Only $9.50 for one film and $6 for
each additional film.
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Enter to Win
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Congratulations to Julaine Rich, winner of a family 4-pack of tickets to visit the Fleet.
This month, it could be YOUR turn to win! Enter to win a 2-pack of passes to the San Diego Museum of Art.
To enter, please complete this form by September 15, 2011.
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