This summer, our Summer Reading Program will take you where you have (most likely) never gone before. In July and August, the Library and the Northwest Science Writers Association team up to present “Science Friction” – a duet on Pluto (what’s planetary about it?) and Pandora (what’s real about it?).
On July 18 (2-3 pm), a panel of scientists presents “The Science of Avatar,” in which they discuss real research frontiers reflected in the crafting of the planet Pandora. The program will be moderated by ex-astronaut Bonnie Dunbar, President and CEO of The Museum of Flight. If you missed Pandora in 3-D on the big screen, borrow the Avatar DVD from the Library.
In August, consider the case for Pluto. On August 29 (2-3 pm), Alan Boyle, MSNBC science blogger and author of “The Case for Pluto“, will sort through the disputes among planetary scientists over how to define a planet. Settle the controversy for yourself with a little help from your library collection.
The programs will be held in the Central Library’s auditorium. For more information, please see the Library’s calendar listings. (In the calendar “Search” box, enter: science friction).
~Laura M
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