Scientist in the spotlight-Software everyday and measurement
Software surrounds us
Join Sandy Frost, with the Lab's Site Infrastructure & Programs Software group, as she talks about how software is integral to our lives, including coding (plugged and unplugged), its history, the Internet of things, and accessibility. She even has a home automation demonstration using Amazon Echo.
Measuring with metric
Even though the United States signed the Treaty of the Meter in 1875, we continue to use two sets of measurement units side by side, leading to wasted time and medical errors—among other issues. Stop by and learn from Linda Anderman, with the Lab's Bradbury Science Museum, about the advantages of the metric system. There are scales both old and new to play with and an opportunity to consider if our current path really "measures up."
Join us every second Saturday of the month for Scientist in the Spotlight, a program featuring scientists that have been certified for public outreach through the museum’s Scientist Ambassador Academy. These scientists will talk with museum visitors for a couple of hours about their favorite science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) subject. Conversations are intended for all ages and include interactive hands-on activities that make learning easy and fun. Learn more about the Scientist Ambassador academy.
June 2017
- Science on Tap – Space weather
- How did the “Manhattan Project” get its name?
- Scientist in the spotlight-Software everyday and measurement
- Insight into enzyme’s 3D structure could cut biofuel costs
- Work begun at the Lab goes on to win a Nobel Prize
- ‘Halos’ discovered on Mars widen time frame for potential life
- When in Rome, talk about science learning
