Science & the
Arts Series

Past Events

• by season:
• Spring 2007
• Fall 2006
• Spring - Summer 2006
• Fall 2005
• Spring 2005
• Einstein Lecture Series
• Fall 2004
• Spring 2004
• Fall 2003
• Summer 2003 Showcase
• Spring 2003
• Fall 2002
• Spring 2002: Science & Theater
• Fall 2001

Spring - Summer 2006 Events

Science Valentine

Tuesday, February 14, 6pm Free

Soft Science: Experimental films on science

Wednesday, March 1, 7pm Free

An Experiment with an Air Pump

Tuesday, March 28, 6pm Free

Robot Dance Competition

Friday, March 31, 2-3pm Free

The Violin: De-Coding Perfection

Wednesday, April 5, 6pm Free

Nanotech: When Things Get Small

Wednesday, April 26, 6:30 pm Free

Some Fantastic Realities, Friday

April 28, 3:30pm Free

Big Bang: Premiere of a new musical work inspired by astrophysics

Monday, May 15, 6pm Free

“Intelligent Design” under the Microscope

Monday, May 22, 6:30pm*  Free

Street Fair Science

Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18 
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	Science Valentine Celebrate with a vaudeville evening featuring Lynda Williams, the “Physics Chanteuse”(Santa Rosa Junior College), and Bob Friedhoffer, magician and educator. 6982 - Tuesday, February 14, 2006  6pm Free
	Soft Science Experimental films on science Soft Science is a collection of videos created by artists and scientists, curated by Rachel Mayeri. This unique program includes digital movies by biologists alongside contemporary video art. Rachel Mayeri is a filmmaker and Assistant Professor of Media Studies at Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA. 6954 - Wednesday, March 1, 2006  7pm Free
© 2003 ArtsReproductions.Com	An Experiment with an Air Pump Furtive romance, farce, science and buried secrets. Reading of a play by Shelagh Stephenson about ethical choices made in the pursuit of scientific progress. The play flashes between 1799 and 1999, both years of extraordinary medical breakthroughs. Presented by Break A Leg Productions 6955 – Tuesday, March 28, 2006  6pm Free
	Robot Dance Competition RoboCup Junior is an international robot design competition organized in elementary through high schools. Witness the crazy, colorful dance moves of the ‘bots, designed by the NYC-area teams. 6956 - Friday, March 31, 2006  2-3pm Free
	The Violin: De-Coding Perfection Learn the history of the famous Stradivarius violins from Toby Faber, author of Stradivari’s Genius: Five Violins, One Cello and Three Centuries of Enduring Perfection. Then learn about the new approaches to the craft employed by a renowned contemporary instrument maker, Sam Zygmuntowicz , who makes faithful copies of classic instruments as well as fresh interpretations in the classic style. Co-sponsored by the Ph.D./D.M.A. Programs in Music. More information 6957 - Wednesday, April 5, 2006  6pm Free
	Nanotech: When Things Get Small What could a stadium-sized bowl of peanuts, a magic tennis ball, shrinking elephants, and a crazed hockey player possibly teach us about nanoscience? Not Too Serious Labs’ production “When Things Get Small” - a departure from your typical science-for-television fare - uses these and other comic inventions to take viewers on a comically corny romp into the real-life quest to create the smallest magnet ever known. View the half-hour film and hear from renowned physicist Ivan Schuller on making physics fun on film. First showing in NYC. More at http://www.ucsd.tv/getsmall/ 7060 - Wednesday, April 26, 2006  6:30 pm Free
	Some Fantastic Realities A talk by Frank Wilczek, Nobel Prize in Physics in 2004 and Herman Feshbach Professor of Physics, MIT, to celebrate the publication of his new book Fantastic Realities: 49 Mind Journeys and a Trip to Stockholm. More at http://www.worldscibooks.com/physics/6019.html Friday, April 28, 3:30, 2006  pm Free Listen to the podcast! Some Fantastic Realities Frank Wilczek
	Big Bang Premiere of a new work of concert theater inspired by astrophysics. Music by composer Patrick Grant, who combines live performance with cutting edge technology. Narration by Dr. Charles Liu, astronomer on the faculty of College of Staten Island, CUNY. 6959 - Monday, May 15, 2006  6 pm Free
	“Intelligent Design” under the Microscope An evening of presentations on the controversial movement. What is the history of the movement? What are its scientific claims? What impact will it have on our schools? Hear speakers from the fields of science, journalism, theology, and law. Co-organized by Science & the Arts and the Center for Inquiry. Supported in part by the Albert and Lin Bildner Foundation.   Speakers include: James E. Darnell, molecular biologist, who'll address the scientific strength of the theory of evolution. Steve Harvey, co-lead counsel for the plaintiffs in the case of Kitzmiller vs Dover, the Pennsylvania legal case against teaching creationism in science classrooms Linda Froschauer, Middle school science teacher and President-elect of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Chris Mooney, author of the best-selling book “The Republican War on Science.” Moderator: Austin Dacey, The Center for Inquiry. 6958- Monday, May 22, 2006  6:30 pm*  Free (*Note new time.)
	Street Fair Science Why does popcorn pop and cotton candy spin? Savor science demonstrations while enjoying the fun of your neighborhood street fair! See science magic tricks. Have your photo taken with “Albert Einstein.” Enjoy hands-on experiments.   Saturday, June 17, 11 am-6 pm - Third Avenue between 12th and 13th St. Sunday, June 18, 11 am-6 pm - Lexington Avenue between 37th and 38th St.   Participants include: Science & the Arts at The Graduate Center of CUNY The New York Hall of Science The New York City Zoos and Aquarium  Robot Village  The Liberty Science Center  The New York Public Library   The Rutgers University Physics Department  The American Physical Society  The Amateur Astronomers Association  The Center for Inquiry Bob Friedhoffer More Information  --  Click for pictures of the Street Fair! 6960 - Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18, 2006

	Copenhagen Readings of excerpts from Michael Frayn’s renowned play Copenhagen, performed by Break A Leg Productions. The play reenacts the 1941 visit of Werner Heisenberg, who was then in charge of the Nazi nuclear power program, to Niels Bohr, his mentor and collaborator in creating quantum mechanics. The play won the 2000 Tony award for Best Play. Monday, June 26, 2006 5:00 PM
	Big Bang Performance of a new work in progress -- concert theater inspired by astrophysics. Music by composer Patrick Grant, who combines live performance with cutting edge technology. Narration by Dr. Charles Liu, astronomer on the faculty of College of Staten Island, CUNY. Tuesday, June 27, 2006 5:00 PM

Lovesong of the Electric Bear, by Snoo Wilson A reading of a new play on the life and times of Alan Turing, code breaker and father of artificial intelligence. British writer and fantasist Snoo Wilson explores Turing's chaotic and creative life through the eyes of his teddy bear, Porgy. Directed by Cheryl Faraone, Middlebury College "A humorous, smart and moving piece of theatre." The Washington Post, July 2005. Wednesday, July 26, 2006  7:00 PM