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Ocean Acidification: Science, Law, & Governance

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The Toward a Sustainable 21st Century series is sponsored by the Newkirk Center for Science and Society, the School of Social Ecology, and the School of Law.
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The program will focus on issues surrounding ocean acidification and its major impact on the West Coast of the United States. The emphasis will be on options for preserving the precious aquatic habitat and the threatened shellfish industry. The problem is global, but the threats are compelling and urgent in the states of Washington, Oregon, and California.

Date:   Friday, May 3, 2013
Time:   9am - 5pm
Location:   Beckman Center (map)
 

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Evidence---Works by Paul Vanouse

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Paul Vanouse
Associate Professor of Visual Studies
Co-director of Emerging Practices MFA Program
University of Buffalo
 
Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Location: The Beall Center for Art + Technology (map)
 
Please RSVP.
 

Of Slow Death and Rubber Ducks: The Secret Danger of Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Things

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Presented by the UC Irvine “Toward a Sustainable 21st Century” Lecture Series, and the Newkirk Center for Science and Society  
 
An evening lecture will be given by Bruce Lourie, one of Canada’s leading environmental thinkers and co-author of the international bestselling book Slow Death By Rubber Duck. Mr. Lourie will provide an entertaining and informative look at toxic chemicals in our everyday consumer products.
 
Date:  Thursday, January 31, 2013
Time:  7:30 - 8:30 pm
Location:  UCI University Club (map)
 
RSVPs may be made online filling out the form on the Newkirk Center website.

In the Light of Evolution VII: The Human Mental Machinery

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Presented by the UC Irvine Newkirk Center and the Arthur M. Sackler Colloquia of the National Academy of Sciences.
 
January 10-12, 2013
Beckman Center
Registration required
 
This colloquium brings together leading scientists who have worked on several aspects of human morals and aesthetics considered as mental traits, their evolution, and their relationship to related behaviors in other primates.
 

The State of the State of California’s Natural Resources

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Toward a Sustainable 21st Century Conference Series, presented by the Newkirk Center for Science & Society, and the School of Social Ecology.
 
Prefatory Lecture by
John Laird
 
Date:  Thursday, November 8, 2012
Time:  2:00 - 5:00 PM
(followed by daylong conference on Friday, November 9th)
Location:  Beckman Center (directions)
 

How Safe is Nuclear Power? Implications for San Onofre

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Presented by the Newkirk Center for Science & Society, and the Department of Planning, Policy, and Design

  • William Parker, PhD - Professor, UC Irvine
  • Daniel Hirsch, PhD - Professor, UC Santa Cruz
  • Larry Agran, JD - Councilmember, City of Irvine
  • Southern California Edison Representative

This luncheon panel will discuss implications of nuclear power use with specific reference to safety concerns that have been posed at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Panel members will include experts on nuclear energy, policy maker perspectives, and hopefully an industry representative from Southern California Edison.

Location: University Club, 801 E. Peltason Dr., Irvine, CA 92697 (map)
Date:  Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Time: 12 - 2pm
 
Lunch provided, limited seating, RSVP required to newkirk@uci.edu.
 

Summer Seminar Series: Empowering Sustainability on Earth

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Presented by the Newkirk Center for Science & Society, and the School of Social Ecology

July 23-27, 2012

The UCI Summer Seminar Series "Empowering Sustainability on Earth" presents fifteen seminars during the week of July 23, 2012 for members of the next generation of leaders of global sustainability from over 70 countries around the world.

Details coming soon.

Summer Seminar Series: Empowering Sustainability on Earth

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Presented by the Newkirk Center for Science & Society, and the School of Social Ecology

July 23-27, 2012

The UCI Summer Seminar Series "Empowering Sustainability on Earth" presents fifteen seminars during the week of July 23, 2012 for members of the next generation of leaders of global sustainability from over 70 countries around the world.

Details coming soon.

Summer Seminar Series: Empowering Sustainability on Earth

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Presented by the Newkirk Center for Science & Society, and the School of Social Ecology

July 23-27, 2012

The UCI Summer Seminar Series "Empowering Sustainability on Earth" presents fifteen seminars during the week of July 23, 2012 for members of the next generation of leaders of global sustainability from over 70 countries around the world.

Details coming soon.

Communicating Science Workshop

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This training workshop is being offered to graduate students to help them with effective ways to communicate their research to broader audiences. Dennis Meredith, who has worked as a science communicator at MIT, Caltech, Cornell, Duke and the University of Wisconsin, will lead the first workshop featuring his book: Explaining Research - How to Reach Key Audiences to Advance Your Work (Oxford University Press).
 
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Date:  May 3, 2012
Time:  1:00 - 5:00 pm, with dessert and coffee breaks provided
Location:  The UCI Student Center, Doheny Room A (map)
 
Sponsors: The Newkirk Center, the UCI Libraries, the Center for Learning in the Arts, Sciences & Sustainability, Julia Gelfand & David Lang Family, the Graduate Student Division, UCI Sigma Xi Chapter
 
Attendance is free, but students must RSVP in advance to reserve a spot as space is very limited due to the interactive nature of the workshop.
 
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