Visit the museum to interact with the issues!
| Monday | 10 am - 6 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 10 am - 6 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am - 6 pm |
| Friday | 10 am - 6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am - 6 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am - 6 pm |
Location:
525 E Street, NW
Washington, DC
Admission:
Adults - $7
Active Duty Military - $4
Students - $4
Last Admission: 5 pm
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About the Museum:
The mission of the Marian Koshland Science Museum is to help people use science to solve problems in their communities.
The Museum's state-of-the-art exhibits, public events, and educational programs, provide information that stimulates discussion and sheds light on how science supports decision-making.
Generally, it is thought that new species are formed when two populations become physically isolated from each other and, over time, become so different that they can no longer interbreed. New research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, however, suggests species can also form within populations that are not geographically separated—a phenomenon called “sympatric” speciation.
Exhibition of Steve Miller’s provocative artworks blending science and creative expression will end on Thursday, January 23. The works can be seen 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays at the National Academy of Sciences building, 2101 Constitution Ave., N.W. The exhibition, titled Crossing the Line: Paintings by Steve Miller, is free and open to the public.
This year's highest honors in the engineering profession recognize the groundbreaking creation of the lithium-ion battery and the development of an innovative engineering curriculum that encourages entrepreneurship and leadership.
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) annually presents two major prizes for engineering excellence. Winners are recognized in separate award ceremonies and receive $500,000.
What institutional barriers keep life scientists from communicating to the public about their work? How can scientists effectively engage in public dialogue about societal issues such as environmental change, health and medicine, and food security? A public workshop, “Sustainable Infrastructures for Life Science Communication” addresses these and related questions on Friday, January 10 in Washington, D.C.
The National Research Council will hold a webinar briefing on the new report “Abrupt Impacts of Climate Change: Anticipating Surprises” Friday, January 10 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The webinar is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the NAE, an occasion being commemorated with a video contest and other exciting opportunities and celebrations.
Founded in 1964, the mission of the National Academy of Engineering is to advance the well-being of the nation by promoting a vibrant engineering profession and by marshalling the expertise and insights of eminent engineers to provide independent advice to the federal government on matters involving engineering and technology.
In addition to issuing numerous reports aimed at advising the nation on matters of science, technology, and health policy, the National Academies celebrated several important milestones and new developments in 2013.
On January 7, 2014, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) launches its new Roundtable on Obesity Solutions with a workshop entitled, "The Current State of Obesity Solutions in the United States." The workshop will present a status update on the current epidemiology of obesity and explore the prevalence, trends, severity, and disparities across the United States.
Although children represent about 25 percent of the U.S. population, current state and local disaster preparedness plans often do not include specific considerations for children and families.
As 2013 comes to a close, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) reflects on a year of events celebrating its 150th anniversary. Founded in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln, the NAS has promoted excellence in science throughout its history and served as a vital source of independent, authoritative advice to the nation on matters of science, engineering, and medicine.
Highlights from the year’s celebrations include: