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The Science Museum of Virginia offers exciting experiences for active, curious, smart adults. Events are included with museum exhibits admission unless otherwise indicated.

Lunch Break Science logoSponsored byAltria Cafe Portico Lunch Break Science
Pack a lunch and join us! Wednesdays, noon–1 p.m. Admission is FREE!

Science Museum of Virginia scientists and others share easy to understand information on a wide range of fascinating science topics. Discussions follow presentations.

Lunch Break Science is recommended for adults. Pre-registration not required. Please bring your own lunch.

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March 17, 2010
Teaching Scuba to Our Wounded Warriors
David R. Mowrer & Kimberley Walker
Owners, Central Virginia Dive Center

March 24, 2010
Identification of Virginia Butterflies and Understanding Curious Behavior
Dr. Barbara Ann Wiederkehr
Clinical Psychologist and Master Gardener, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Guide

March 31, 2010
Waste Vegetable Oil Into Biodiesel Recycling
Charles Smith
Director of Development, Green Light Biofuels

April  7, 2010
Tornados, Tsunamis and More:  The Potential for Natural Disasters in the United States

Dr. David E. Kitchen
Associate Dean and Associate Professor, Osher Institute Leader, University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies

April 14, 2010
Retrofitting Your Home to be More Stormwater Friendly

Jan-W. Briedé, Ph.D.
Stormwater Outreach Manager, Department of Conservation and Recreation

April 21, 2010
The Geologic History of the Massanutten Mountains

Matt Heller
Geologic Mapping Program Manager, DMME Division of Geology and Mineral Resources

April 28, 2010
Landscaping for Wildlife

Dr. Barbara Ann Wiederkehr
Clinical Psychologist and Master Gardener, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Guide

May 5, 2010
Overview of Storm Water and Climate Change at the Science Museum of Virginia

Eugene Maurakis, Ph.D.
Museum Scientist, Science Museum of Virginia

May 12, 2010
Linking Land, Water and Growth

Todd Janeski
VCU Environmental Scientist & Virginia NEMO Program Manager

May 19, 2010
Chinese Medicine:  Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living

John Kang, L.Ac, M.S.
Acupuncturist/Herbalist, Traditional Asian Health Center, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies

May 26, 2010
Creating and Maintaining Hummingbird Habitat

Dr. Barbara Ann Wiederkehr, Clinical Psychologist and Master Gardener, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Guide