[E&E seminars] ESI News: Talk Tuesday 5/12 @ 4:15pm in 56-114

[Kurt Sternlof]

Hi Everyone,

 

Just a reminder not to miss EAPS Visiting Scholar and professional science
writer Deborah Cramer, who will be presenting her new Smithsonian book on
the world's oceans and examining the vital challenge of communicating
complex science to a general audience.  Expect a lively discussion and
beautiful photography.  Please join us.

 

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Tuesday, May 12 at 4:15 pm in 56-114

 

Across the Great Divide - Complex Science made Accessible in Smithsonian
Ocean: Our Water Our World

 

In a recent national study of ocean literacy, Massachusetts, with hundreds
of miles of coastline, rich maritime heritage, and abundant colleges and
universities, received an F.  Deborah Cramer, Visiting Scholar at the Earth
System Initiative, discusses how her new book, the companion to a new,
permanent ocean hall at the country's most heavily visited museum brings
marine science to a broader audience. 

 

"Authoritatively researched, clearly written, and beautifully illustrated,
this book is best in its class."

 
E. O. Wilson

 

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See you there, once again:    Tuesday, May 12 at 4:15 pm in 56-114

 

Pass it on....

 

Cheers,

 

Kurt

 

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Kurt Sternlof

Executive Director

MIT Earth System Initiative

617-253-6895

kurtster at mit.edu

 

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