Citizen Scientists at Calvert Library (press release)

August 6, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

Citizen Scientists at Calvert Library

 

Whether you are a conscientious parent, a science buff or a lifelong learner, you will enjoy the Citizen Scientist events Calvert Library is offering in September.  Environmental scientist, Jenna Luek, will present two interactive workshops on scientific themes that impact us in our daily lives.  On Thursday, September 4, the session will be Labels in our Lives at 7pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick.  Luek will talk about the periodic table and explain how to interpret the ingredients list on household products and processed food items.  So if you wonder if it’s safe to wash your dishes in tetrasodium glutamate diacetate or if you are curious about that stuff in your coffee sweetener, you should be sure to attend. 

 

On Tuesday, September 23, Luek will give you a chance to beef up your understanding of the science we see on a daily basis.  Perhaps you want to make sense of the water quality report posted.  Or maybe you are suspicious of that article you saw in the newspaper.  We will discuss what makes science “science” and explore the scientific method. We will use examples of research to discuss common phrases in science reporting and potential research bias. You will leave this session better able to interpret the science you are exposed to in everyday life.

 

These workshops are free and open to the public.  Registration is requested but not required.  For more information, call the Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or check the website at calvertlibrary.info.

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 (fax)

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