Lunch Break Science

Pack a lunch and join us! Wednesdays, noon–1:00 pm in the Discovery Room.

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 provide your own lunch.

Schedule

The MEGA-Transect Wildlife Survey: Citizen Science on the Appalachian Trail

May 21 2008

Jack Noll, Education and Outreach Specialist, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Virginia Regional Office

Oyster Restoration in the Chesapeake Bay

May 28 2008

Tommy Leggett, Oyster Restoration and Fisheries Scientist, Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Prehistoric Prozac: Building Neurobiological Resilience Against the Emergence of Depression

June 4 2008

Kelly Lambert, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Psychology, Randolph-Macon College

The Science of Chiropractic and Natural Health Care

June 11 2008

Samuel Brinkley, DC, Independent Contractor, West End Chiropractic Care

Revolution of the River Revisited

June 18 2008

Ralph White, James River Park Manager

The Science of Changing Weather

June 25 2008

Bill Sammler, National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist

Virginia’s Streams: Functions, Values, Impacts and Restoration

July 2 2008

Bettina Rayfield, Stream Regulatory Specialist, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality