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UAF Geophysical Institute Offers Free Science for Alaska Free Public Lecture Series Learn about the aurora, bears, earthquakes, wolves, lightning and fire, the night sky and other wonders of Alaska by attending free public presentations at the 2004 Science for Alaska lecture series. Expert speakers from the University of Alaska and special guest speakers from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game will give hour-long multimedia presentations that will appeal to people of all ages. The annual series of six lectures will be held weekly on Monday evenings in January, February and March in Anchorage. For educators, an associated one-credit continuing education course will be offered in Fairbanks and Anchorage. The course involves creating classroom lesson plans that incorporate National Science Standards and assessment techniques to teach current science topics. The series is sponsored by the UAF Geophysical Institute and the University of Alaska Foundation. For more information, or for class description and registration details, visit www.scienceforalaska.com, or call UAA at (907) 786-7762. Come and experience these exciting lectures in Anchorage All lectures held Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium, UAA. January 26 The Aurora: Earth's Luminous Signature Roger Smith Director and Professor of Physics, UAF Geophysical Institute February 2 The Lives of Alaska's Bears: New Research Techniques Sean Farley Wildlife Biologist, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and Affiliate Faculty, University of Alaska Anchorage February 9 Alaska's Wolves: New Insights into Their Behavior Mark McNay Wildlife Biologist, Alaska Department of Fish and Game February 16 Viewing the Night Sky: Astronomy in Alaska Travis Rector Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, University of Alaska Anchorage February 23 Lightning and Fire Matt Heavner Assistant Professor of Physics, University of Alaska Southeast March 1 Alaska's Largest Earthquakes Doug Christensen Associate Director and Professor of Geophysics, UAF Geophysical Institute		About ASD Menu About ASD Home Citizen Complaints Events Flag status Frequently asked questions Mission & Goals Org Chart Points of Pride Suggestion Box A word from the Superintendent Telling our story Read more about the Anchorage School District

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