Upcoming Events at the Marian Koshland Science Museum
Free Family Day: Pollinators: What's the Buzz?
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Learn about the effects of the decline of pollinators – insects, birds, bats, and other animals that carry pollen from the male to the female parts of flower – at a free family day.
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Mosquitoes and Larvae and Ticks, Oh My!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Do you know how to identify insect pests when you see them? What should you do to help protect yourself and your family from getting West Nile virus and Lyme disease? Do people get dengue fever and malaria in the United States? Dr. Jorge Arias and Fairfax County Health Department staff will be here to give demonstrations and answer your questions.
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Bacteria Lab: What's growing in our homes? Week 1 of 2
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
What kinds of bacteria are growing in your sink or your refrigerator? How about on your keyboard at work? Does your soap really reduce the amount of bacteria on your hands? Find out by being an investigative scientist in your own home or workplace!
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Bacteria Lab: What's growing in our homes? Week 2 of 2
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
What will our citizen scientists discover growing in their homes and workplaces? Do we need to be concerned about what they uncover? Find answers to these questions and discover what the Food and Drug Administration is doing to keep your food safe!
During this second part of our two-part bacteria lab program, participants will share their scientific endeavors from the previous week. Dr. Keith Lampel returns to answer questions about participants’ lab findings and to discuss recent research at the FDA, new technologies, and new initiatives in food safety.
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Germ Proof Your Kids: Free Family Day
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Parents are constantly bombarded with conflicting messages about germs and cleanliness. On the one hand, the news headlines warning about "superbugs." On the other hand, there is growing concern that over-cleaning and excessive hygiene may weaken children's immune systems. There is real science available to help us understand how to best protect, without overprotecting, our kids.
As part of this free family day, Dr. Harley Rotbart will speak about germ proofing your kids. Families will have opportunities to visit the infectious diseases exhibit and learn more about the germs and bacteria living around us.
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