Science Alliance

Excited about the new Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals? Then this course is for you! We will explore the reimagined halls, while learning all about the structure and properties of minerals. What is a mineral? How do they form? Why are they important to life on Earth? Join us and explore the diversity of minerals on our planet and the significance they have played to cultures and societies around the globe.

Dates: 9/29, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8

Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm

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Cost: $1,000

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Anthropology is the study of how human cultures have developed and changed over time. In this course, students will explore how food can be a pathway to understanding culture. Examine our relationships with food through social media, and use big data and machine learning tools to digest the complex relationships we have with the food on our plates. During this course, students will have the chance to nibble on treats while they chew on the food systems and the cultural phenomenon that surrounds us!

Dates: 9/29, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8

Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm

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Cost: $1,000

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Biological Anthropology is the study of human biology, evolution, and variation. In order to learn about humans and our species’ place in nature, biological anthropologists study primates, fossils, prehistoric people, modern biology, and genetics. We also study the interaction of culture and biology. We will begin by discussing primate characteristics, classification, and locomotion. Explore first-hand what makes us human by examining fossils, studying anatomy, and learning about stone tools. In this course, we will trace the path of human evolution through in-depth

Dates: 9/30, 10/14, 10/22, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9

Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm

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Cost: $1,000

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Humans have gazed into the sky for centuries and wondered how our lives are connected to the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars that dot our night sky. Today, through the science of astronomy, we have uncovered not just connections to our own lives, but to the universe at large. This class is designed as an introductory step into astronomy and the various components of the field. We will survey our own knowledge, as well as the history, scale, and motions of the universe, to help paint a coherent picture of the cosmos. Through each of these concepts, we will also tie it back into how our very own museum astronomers do their work!

Dates: 9/29, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8

Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm

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Cost: $1,000

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The air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat all rely on biodiversity, but right now there are glaring signs that it is in crisis due to human activity. In this course, students will explore the importance of biodiversity and the basic principles of conservation to address the ecological challenges we face in the 21st century. We will learn about management strategies for various ecosystems and design solutions to solve future biodiversity problems with invention and innovation.

Dates: 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29

Time: 10 am – 3 pm

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Cost: $1,000

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Over the past few decades, observations from space exploration missions have allowed scientists to determine that planetary bodies within our solar system contain vast reservoirs of water. These “Ocean Worlds” may be our best future targets to determine whether or not life exists beyond Earth. Take a deep dive into the dynamic physical processes of Earth’s oceans, the unique organisms that have adapted to the ocean environment, and the tools and technology used to explore the ocean depths. We will then look toward the skies to see what is known about our solar system’s other “Ocean Worlds,” culminating with a challenge to design a future mission to explore them!

Dates: 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10

Time: 10 am – 3 pm

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Cost: $1,000

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