Science As Entertainment
April 20-24, 2009
The more you find out about the world, the more opportunities there are to laugh at it.
Bill Nye, Interview with Wired.com, April 2005
April 20-24, 2009
The more you find out about the world, the more opportunities there are to laugh at it.
Bill Nye, Interview with Wired.com, April 2005
The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' (I found it!) but 'That's funny ...'
Isaac Asimov (1920 - 1992)
UB DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER:
Bill Nye (the Science Guy)
Scientist, Comedian and AuthorWednesday, April 22, 8 pmAlumni Arena, UB’s North (Amherst) Campus
Scientist, Comedian and AuthorWednesday, April 22, 8 pmAlumni Arena, UB’s North (Amherst) Campus
“Scientist and comedian Bill Nye is dedicated to making science fun and accessible for all but particularly for kids. Nye first rose to fame as the host of Bill Nye the Science Guy, an educational television program which won 28 Emmy awards. Additionally, Nye himself received 7 Emmy’s.
A life-long interest in how things work and the science behind everything inspired Nye to study mechanical engineering at Cornell University. After graduating, he worked as an engineer for Boeing where he designed a flight system component that continues to be used today, and later provided consulting services for the Department of Justice. While working as a successful engineer by day, Nye began dabbling in stand-up comedy at night. He later pursued a full-time comedy career as a writer and performer with Almost Live – a comedy television show. It was here that the Science Guy character first appeared, and later earned his own television series.
Bill Nye wrote, produced and hosted Bill Nye the Science Guy from 1992 to1995. Nye’s other television ventures have included the Science Channel’s 100 Greatest Discoveries, and The Eyes of Nye. A passionate voice for the environment, Nye currently hosts Stuff Happens – a mix of entertaining demonstrations, humor, story-telling and expert interviews that can be seen on Discovery’s Planet Green Channel.
Nye is also the author of several books including Bill Nye the Science Guy's Big Blast of Science and Bill Nye’s Great Big Book of Tiny Germs, to name just a couple.
Nye is vice president of the Planetary Society which was founded by his former professor, Carl Sagan.”
Information on tickets to this event available at: http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/special/speakers.php#rove
Read the TreeHugger Interview with Bill Nye the Science Guy
YOU TUBE VIDEO: A GRAVITY DEMONSTRATION
Other Sources of Science as Entertainment:
MYTHBUSTERS- (Discovery Channel)
MODERN MARVELS (History Channel)
http://www.history.com/minisites/modernmarvels/
http://www.history.com/minisites/modernmarvels/
Check out a clip from one of the episodes of Modern Marvels:
“Have you ever wondered how a bullet-proof car is manufactured? Ever been curious to see a real "James Bond" type car. Check out this special where TAC armored vehicles were featured on Modern Marvels!”
Visit the Buffalo Museum of Science located at 1020 Humboldt Parkway in Buffalo NY
The museum offers a wide array of exhibits, both permanent and travelling, and also offers frequent events tailored to many different interests. Visit their events calendar to find out more about what is going on this month: http://www.sciencebuff.org/calendar/
Currently Featured Exhibits Include:
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
FIRST OBSERVERS featuring Alien EarthsJanuary 10 - April 30, 2009 (Alien Earths opens February 1) Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy and the curious pursuits of those who have laid the path for better understanding our planet, our solar system, our universe and ultimately ourselves.
FIRST OBSERVERS featuring Alien EarthsJanuary 10 - April 30, 2009 (Alien Earths opens February 1) Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy and the curious pursuits of those who have laid the path for better understanding our planet, our solar system, our universe and ultimately ourselves.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
WHEM ANKH: The Cycle of Life in Ancient Egypt
Whem Ankh - The Cycle of Life in Ancient Egypt offers insights into daily life as lived on the banks of the lower Nile River 2,200 years ago.
DINOSAURS & CO.
Trace the history of life in the fossil record from the early marine invertebrates through to the post-dinosaur age of mammals.
OUR PLACE IN SPACE
Take an intergalactic journey and explore the meteorites, satellite technology, the seasons of Earth and much more.
CONNECTIONS
An environment that promotes learning and exploration and highlights the collection of the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences.
EXPLORATIONS
A hands-on, interactive exhibit area designed for children aged 2 to 7 and their parents or caregivers.
GEMS AND MINERALS
A systematic array of hundreds of fine specimens.
THE MARCHANDS: Scientific Illustrators
Delicate and precisely detailed wax reconstructions of plant life and other natural specimens created by the Marchand family.
WESTERN NEW YORK WOODLANDS
Investigate the history of woodland growth and evolution and view a cross section of a sequoia tree that first emerged from its seed in the early days of the Roman Empire.
VERTEBRATE EVOLUTION
Trace the lineages of vertebrate evolution from the earliest animals with backbones over 400 million years ago to the present.
DIGGING INTO WESTERN NEW YORK'S PAST
The exhibit contains a rich array of fossils and artifacts, many found at the Museum's archeological dig site in Genesee County, New York, documenting the changing fauna, flora, cultures and environments of the Northeast over the past 13,500 years.
ECOLOGY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER
This exhibit gives a three dimensional feel for the nature of ecology and environment.
TIBETAN SAND MANDALA
This is one of the only examples this type of ritual artwork on permanent exhibit in North America
WHEM ANKH: The Cycle of Life in Ancient Egypt
Whem Ankh - The Cycle of Life in Ancient Egypt offers insights into daily life as lived on the banks of the lower Nile River 2,200 years ago.
DINOSAURS & CO.
Trace the history of life in the fossil record from the early marine invertebrates through to the post-dinosaur age of mammals.
OUR PLACE IN SPACE
Take an intergalactic journey and explore the meteorites, satellite technology, the seasons of Earth and much more.
CONNECTIONS
An environment that promotes learning and exploration and highlights the collection of the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences.
EXPLORATIONS
A hands-on, interactive exhibit area designed for children aged 2 to 7 and their parents or caregivers.
GEMS AND MINERALS
A systematic array of hundreds of fine specimens.
THE MARCHANDS: Scientific Illustrators
Delicate and precisely detailed wax reconstructions of plant life and other natural specimens created by the Marchand family.
WESTERN NEW YORK WOODLANDS
Investigate the history of woodland growth and evolution and view a cross section of a sequoia tree that first emerged from its seed in the early days of the Roman Empire.
VERTEBRATE EVOLUTION
Trace the lineages of vertebrate evolution from the earliest animals with backbones over 400 million years ago to the present.
DIGGING INTO WESTERN NEW YORK'S PAST
The exhibit contains a rich array of fossils and artifacts, many found at the Museum's archeological dig site in Genesee County, New York, documenting the changing fauna, flora, cultures and environments of the Northeast over the past 13,500 years.
ECOLOGY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER
This exhibit gives a three dimensional feel for the nature of ecology and environment.
TIBETAN SAND MANDALA
This is one of the only examples this type of ritual artwork on permanent exhibit in North America
Related Majors at UB:
· Aerospace - Engineering http://www.mae.buffalo.edu/
· Biochemistry - http://www.smbs.buffalo.edu/bch/
· Bioinformatics and Computational Biology - http://www.bioinformatics.buffalo.edu/
· Biological Sciences - http://www.biologicalsciences.buffalo.edu/
· Biomedical Sciences - http://www.smbs.buffalo.edu/default.php
· Biophysics - http://www.smbs.buffalo.edu/phb/education_biophysics_undergrad.htm
· Biotechnology - http://www.cbe.buffalo.edu/research/labs6.php
· Chemical Engineering- http://www.cbe.buffalo.edu/
· Chemistry- http:// http://www.chemistry.buffalo.edu/
· Computer Science - http://www.cse.buffalo.edu/
· Computational Physics- http://www.cse.buffalo.edu/
· Engineering Physics -http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/
· Electrical Engineering - http://www.ee.buffalo.edu/
· Environmental Design - http://www.ap.buffalo.edu/planning/degrees/baed.asp
· Environmental Engineering - http://www.civil.buffalo.edu/
· Exercise Science- sphhp.buffalo.edu/ens/
· Geography - http://www.geog.buffalo.edu/
· Geology - http://www.geology.buffalo.edu/
· Informatics - http://informatics.buffalo.edu/
· Mechanical Engineering - http://www.mae.buffalo.edu/
· Medical Technology - http://www.smbs.buffalo.edu/cls/
· Medicinal Chemistry - http://www.chem.buffalo.edu/medicinal.php
· Nuclear Medicine Technology - http://nucmed.buffalo.edu/
· Physics- http://www.physics.buffalo.edu/
For a full list of degree granting programs at UB please visit: http://www.buffalo.edu/home/academicprograms/
Clubs at UB:
· Environmental Network
· Engineers for a Sustainable World
· Engineers Without Borders
· ROBOTICS
· Geography
· Geology
For more information on these clubs and who to contact please visit: http://clubs.buffalosa.org/default.aspx
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