Scope Academy Keynote Lecture by Dr. Margaret Lowman on April 14, 2012

meg lowmanEvent: Scope Lecture
Out on a Limb: Using Research Discoveries as a “Hook” to Inspire the Public about Science
Description: Margaret D. Lowman (a.k.a. “Canopy Meg”) will present this year’s Scope Lecture. Affectionately known as the mother of canopy research for her 30 years of dedication to the science, Lowman has designed hot-air balloons and walkways for treetop exploration to solve mysteries in the world’s forests, with special expertise on the links between insect pests and ecosystem health. Lowman is the director of the Nature Research Center at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and a research professor of natural sciences in PAMS, where she focuses on initiatives involving science communication to the public.
Time & Date: 9 am – 1:30 pm, Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: SAS Hall, NC State University North Campus
2311 Stinson Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695
Admission: Free
Required online registration
$10 per person for BBQ Lunch
Indoor Event

Links:
Scope Academy Schedule
Scope Academy Brochure (PDF)