Earthwatch Wants You! Discover What a Handful of Regular People Can Accomplish In Two Weeks . . . like did you know that Hippopotamuses eat red meat?WATERTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1998-- 1998 Festival of Science & Culture will share "Solutions for a Sustainable Future" Earthwatch Institute, a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to finding solutions for a sustainable future, will hold its 1998 Festival of Science & Culture on Saturday, October 24, at the Harvard University Harvard University, mainly at Cambridge, Mass., including Harvard College, the oldest American college. Harvard College Harvard College, originally for men, was founded in 1636 with a grant from the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Science Center. (http://www.earthwatch.org/t/Tconf98.html.) --Speak with the most famous and controversial animal behaviorist Behaviorist 1. One who accepts or assumes the theory of behaviorism (behavioral finance in investing.) 2. A psychologist who subscribes to behaviorism. Notes: When it comes to investing, people may not be as rational as they think. - Roger Fouts Roger Fouts (born June 8, 1943) is an American primate researcher. He is co-director of the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (CHCI) in Washington, and a professor of psychology at the Central Washington University. - the man who taught Washo, the chimp, American Sign Language American Sign Language n. The primary sign language used by deaf and hearing-impaired people in the United States and Canada. American Sign Language (ASL), n. . --Learn about the potential for harmful misuse of personal pesticide - it happens in your own backyard - from the scientist who discovered the danger. --Leap back in time to the birth of the English monarchy with Dr. Klingelhofer and his search for Alfred the Great Noun 1. Alfred the Great - king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899) Alfred , England's first King, whose remains are as elusive and as sought-after as the Holy Grail itself. --Have you ever wanted to hunt for Maya ruins? Dig up the largest T-Rex bones to date? Track the nearly extinct black rhino? Discover the positive impact you can make during your next vacation. --Enter to win a FREE Earthwatch Expedition (~$1600) Press Exclusive: 60 international scientists will be available on Friday, 10/23 and Saturday, 10/24 to speak one-on-one about their unique and unusual stories. Call 800-776-0188 in advance for a list of scientists, their topic, and to reserve your time. Slots are limited. Press will be admitted to the Festival for free. Call ahead for registration; indicate press affiliation. For the General Public: The public is invited to celebrate Earthwatch's commitment to building global citizenship Global Citizenship is both a moral and ethical disposition which might guide an individual or groups' understanding of the local and global contexts — and their relative responsibilities within different communities. , supporting scientific research and providing experiential education  The perspective and/or examples in this article do not represent a world-wide view. Please [ edit] this page to improve its geographical balance. . In this all-day event 60 world-renowned scientists will share their cutting edge field research from over 20 countries and 15 states. It will be an unprecedented opportunity to listen to, meet and interact with some of the world's highest caliber field researchers and learn how "you can make a difference," by joining one of Earthwatch's 150 worldwide research expeditions. Select from 16 half-hour, slide-illustrated lectures covering issues and discoveries in biodiversity, global change, world health, cultural diversity, oceans and endangered ecosystems. Presentations will describe each project's mission, objectives, and the significant implications of its results. Q&A sessions will follow each presentation. Researchers will speak in-depth with attendees at open-house poster exhibitions that bookend the day's presentations. Keynote Speaker: World-premier marine scientist Dr. Tundi Agardy, Senior Director of Marine Programs at Conservation International, and former Research Fellow at Woods Hole Woods Hole, uninc. village (1990 pop. 1,080) and seaport in the town of Falmouth, Barnstable co., SE Mass., at the southwestern extremity of Cape Cod. It is the departure point for nearby island resorts (Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket). Oceanographic Institute, will speak about her Earthwatch Project, "Sea Turtles of Quintana Roo Quintana Roo (kēntä`nä rō`ō), state (1990 pop. 493,277), 19,630 sq mi (50,842 sq km), SE Mexico, on the Caribbean. Chetumal is the capital. ," in Mexico. Dr. Agardy will address how her decade-long affiliation with Earthwatch helps her solve some of the world's foremost oceanographic issues. Win a Free Earthwatch Expedition: Enter to win a two-week research expedition in Venezuela, Mexico or the Bahamas. Raffle tickets $5. Value ~$1,600. 1998 Earthwatch Festival of Science & Culture Presentations / Poster Session / Reception Public welcome! Saturday, October 24 ~ 9:00am - 7:00pm Harvard University Science Center One Oxford St., Cambridge, Mass. Tax-deductible Tickets: $30 ($15 students) 6 For more information, call Earthwatch at 800-776-0188. About Earthwatch Institute For over 25 years, Earthwatch Institute, headquartered in Watertown, Mass., has set global standards for the promotion of sustainable conservation of natural resources conservation of natural resources, the wise use of the earth's resources by humanity. The term conservation came into use in the late 19th cent. and referred to the management, mainly for economic reasons, of such valuable natural resources as timber, fish, and cultural heritage by creating partnerships between scientists, educators and the general public. By providing the means for public participation in field research, Earthwatch gathers data and communicates results to enable local solutions and inspire global citizenship. 50,000 Earthwatch volunteers have participated in multinational research teams in over 50 countries worldwide making it the largest nonprofit organization of its kind. For more information, explore its Web site at http://www.earthwatch.org. |
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