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2015 Fall Science Read is The Accidental Universe: The World You Thought You Knew by MIT professor Alan Lightman 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library , Brunswick

Fall Science Read at Curtis Memorial Library: The Accidental Universe

 

Cornerstones of Science and Curtis Memorial Library are pleased to announce the 2015 Fall Science Read is The Accidental Universe: The World You Thought You Knew by MIT professor Alan Lightman.  The book is a series of seven essays that explain complex scientific concepts in the context of everyday experiences and concerns. On Wednesdays at 12noon throughout the month of October, experts from different disciplines will give presentations to enhance the reading of this book. 

Here is the schedule of presentations:

 

October 7            Professor Emeritus Guy Emery, Bowdoin College Physics Department                                                                   

Book Discussion

 

October 14          Professor Scott Sehon, Bowdoin College Philosophy Department

                                                Presentation                     

 

October 21          Viewing of Alan Lightman’s October 2014 Google Talk on The Accidental Universe

               

October 28          Professor Robert Morrison, Bowdoin College Religion Department

                                Presentation

                                               

Programs are held in the library’s Morrell Meeting Room from 12noon to 1pm.  They are free and do not require registration.  The Fall Science Read is sponsored by Cornerstones of Science, a science literacy initiative that provides funding for excellent science books and programming for adults and children. For more information, visit http://www.curtislibrary.com/cornerstones-of-science/ or call 725-5242 X510.

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