Past Events at the Marian Koshland Museum
Free Family Day: Who Let the Dogs In?
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Join us at the Koshland for a sidewalk and museum festival for dogs and their owners! We'll have fresh squeezed lemonade for you. Your pet will enjoy complementary gourmet treats, plenty of water and shade as you get the facts on nutrition and health for your pet. Our guest speaker, Dr. Janet Rosen, medical director for the Washington Animal Rescue League, will discuss animal health and take your questions.
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Beaches, Blue Crabs, and Bacteria
Saturday, June 12, 2010
The water at your favorite beach may look clean, but hundreds of beaches are closed each summer due to disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and parasites invisible to the naked eye. Before you make your summer vacation plans, spend a day at the Koshland Science Museum exploring why clean beaches are important for human health and the environment.
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Interns Rock! Appreciation Week
Friday, June 11, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Starting Friday June 11th through June 18th, any intern with a wristband from Interns Rock! will receive two for one admission to the Koshland Science Museum.
Visit Interns Rock! DC to find out how to receive your wristband and learn about other deals in the area.
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Healthy Food for You
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Want to start eating healthier this summer, but don't know where to start? Spend a day at the Koshland Science Museum learning about healthy foods and how to incorporate them into your diet. Featured activities will include sampling nutritious drinks and hands-on food science experiments.
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Out and About at Rockville Science Day
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Join Koshland staff and volunteers for hands-on science activities at the 21st Annual Rockville Science Day.
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Out and About at Earth Day 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Both Earth Day and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrate their 40th anniversary this year. Join Koshland staff and volunteers for hands-on activities on energy efficiency and fuel cells at the EPA@40 program on the National Mall.
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The Dish: Do We Need a Climate Solution for Indoors?
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
We typically spend close to 90 percent of our time inside - at school, work and home. Yet most of us know very little about the quality of the air we're breathing indoors. Join scientist Charles J. Weschler (UMDNJ-RWJM) for a discussion on our indoor air climate.
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The Case for Pluto
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Join MSNBC science editor Alan Boyle as he shows that the history of planetary science never did run smooth, previews the wonders that are waiting for us on the edge of the solar system and beyond, and makes the case that Pluto and its little pals deserve to be restored to an honored place in the planetary lineup.
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The Dish: Finding Patient Zero. Watch it Live Online.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tracing the origin of an outbreak is a critical clue in curing a disease. But how can scientists track the beginnings of malaria, a disease that has been around for millions of years? Join researcher Nathan Wolfe (Stanford University) for a fascinating discussion on how his team determined the origin of malaria and what they have learned from that discovery.
We are expecting a full house at Busboys and Poets tonight! If you did not RSVP be sure to watch the program live online at 6:30 PM.
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Pandemics in Retrospective
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Now that we have experienced several months of the H1N1 pandemic, what have we learned about how it was handled? Join Dr. Nicole Lurie (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) and Dr. Kathryn Edwards (Vanderbilt University), for a discussion of public health responses to H1N1.
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2nd Annual African American History Program Free Family Day: Counting America
Saturday, February 27, 2010
The results of the 2010 United States Census will paint a rich portrait of who we are as Americans - from race to age to gender. Join us for an exciting day of activities about the 2010 U.S. Census and explore the importance of how people define each other and themselves.
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The Dish: Adaptation and Evolution: The Life on an RNA Virus
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
From the flu to HIV, RNA viruses challenge our immune systems like no other infectious agent on the planet. Join Eddie Holmes (Pennsylvania State University) for a conversation about the genetics and evolution of RNA viruses and how we can combat them.
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Free Family Day: Counting America, RESCHEDULED for Feb. 27
Saturday, February 6, 2010
The 2nd Annual African American History Program Free Family Day: Counting America, has been postponed due to the upcoming winter storm. We have rescheduled the program for Saturday, February 27, 2010. Find more information here.
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The Dish: It's All in the Numbers - Program is Full
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Please note: This program is full. Please check out future cafes on the events page.
Our cashless, information-sharing society has made identity theft easier and far more common than ever before. Join researcher Alessandro Acquisti (Carnegie Mellon University) for a discussion on how to protect your most valuable asset - your identity.
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NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Visit the Koshland Science Museum's booth at the 16th Annual NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo. Explore fascinating information and hands-on science for the whole family.
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