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Los Alamos ScienceFest: Exclusive Virgin Galactic Virtual Tour & Q&A; UbiQD CEO Talk & Q&A On Feeding & Powering Future With Nanotechnology Tonight

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Los Alamos MainStreet News:

At 6:30 tonight, Thursday, July 8 at Fuller Lodge, join Virgin Galactic for an exclusive virtual tour for Los Alamos ScienceFest participants.

After the tour, which is hosted by Virgin Galactic’s Veronica McGowan, participate in a virtual Q&A with Katie Westley, the Galactic Unite Associate Manager for Virgin Galactic (VG).

The session will be followed by a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Hunter McDaniel, Founder and CEO of local Los Alamos-based company, UbiQD, Inc. 

Attendees can attend both sessions either virtually, or in-person at Fuller Read More

Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum Talk By Morrie Pongratz: “Christology Without The ‘Fall’” Wednesday, July 14

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Dr. Morrie Pongratz

LAFSF News:

Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAPSF) presents a talk by Morrie Pongratz “Christology without the ‘fall’ Do we need Adam and Eve? Impact on Jesus’ mission(s)”

Dr. Pongratz’s Zoom talk will be at 6:30 p.m., MDT, Wednesday, July 14.

Abstract: Science poses a number of challenges to the Genesis account of Adam and Eve. If there was no “fall”, then, contrary to Saint Anselm, Jesus’ mission was not to atone for Adam’s sin. Do we need Adam and Eve to understand Jesus? Did Jesus have to die? Why? What was Jesus’ mission? Sacrifice, shepherd or pathfinder? Does good science Read More

County Council Proclaims July 6-11 ‘ScienceFest Week’

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MainStreet Executive Director Lauren McDaniel holds up the County proclamation for ScienceFest along with Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Tuesday, July 6 through Sunday, July 11 as ScienceFest during its Tuesday night work session.

“We’re excited to host the 14th annual ScienceFest,” MainStreet Executive Director Lauren McDaniel said. “We welcome the community to participate.”

County Councilor David Reagor read the proclamation, which states:

WHEREAS: Each summer, ScienceFest Read More

Bradbury Science Museum Reopens In Time For ScienceFest

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Downtown Los Alamos is a premier destination for family fun this week with the reopening of the Bradbury Science Museum and Los Alamos ScienceFest resuming in-person events through July 11. Courtesy/LANL Bradbury Science Museum News:

The Bradbury Science Museum is now open after its 15-month hiatus. Located at 1350 Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos, the museum is free to all ages.

Exhibits are refurbished, the facility has been deep cleaned, and its newest exhibit, Explosion Detectives, illustrates how Laboratory researchers help the United States stop the spread of nuclear weapons

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Quorum Notice: Los Alamos County Resiliency, Energy & Sustainability Task Force Members May Attend Science On Tap – Using Fuel Cells To Keep On Truckin’

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COUNTY News:

Members of the Los Alamos County Resiliency, Energy & Sustainability Task Force may attend Science On Tap: Using Fuel Cells To Keep On Truckin’, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 10.

A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken.

The quorum notice is available online here. Read More

ARL Welcomes Researcher-First Policies In Bills To Reauthorize US National Science Foundation

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ARL News:

On behalf of the leaders of 125 major research libraries, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is pleased to see that the US House of Representatives included the following policies in the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the Future Act (H.R. 2225), which center researchers and create public value by promoting the availability of publicly funded research:

  • Criteria for trusted open repositories to be used by federally funded researchers sharing data, software, and code. According to the House bill, the criteria would be developed with input from the scientific community.
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DynaTheater At New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science To Reopen With Limited Schedule Thursday

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DCA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Thursday, July 8, the DynaTheater at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science will reopen to the public with a limited schedule and reduced seating.

Operated and supported by the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation, the DynaTheater will show two films, “Hidden Pacific” at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and “In Saturn’s Rings” at noon and 2 p.m. July 8.

Purchasing tickets online is encouraged. Ticket prices are $7 for adults (ages 18-59), $6 for seniors (ages 60 and older), $5 for children (ages 3-17), and free for ages 2 and younger. 

Museum general admission

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Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum Talk By Chick Keller: ‘Scientific Constraints On The Existence Of Adam And Eve’ Wednesday, July 7

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Dr. Charles “Chick” Keller

LAFSF News:

Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) presents a talk by Charles “Chick” Keller, “Scientific Constraints on the Existence of Adam and Eve”. 

Dr. Keller’s Zoom talk will be 6:30 p.m. MDT, Wednesday, July 7.

Abstract. The story of Adam and Eve in Genesis has been the topic for numberless commentaries and even wise humor. But were those two really the first humans and are we somehow tainted by their fall from grace? 

Most scripture scholars hold that this story (as well as much of the early parts of Genesis) were not meant to be factual, but rather to send a deep Read More

ScienceFest Discovery Boxes Ready For Pickup By Reservation Tuesday July 6

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The very first of many ScienceFest Discovery Boxes is packaged and ready for pickup Tuesday. Courtesy/LA MainStreet

Chamber Director Ryn Hermann is getting the job done packaging ScienceFest Discovery Boxes. Courtesy/LA MainStreet

Los Alamos MainStreet Director Lauren McDaniel, right, and Clarice Rodriguez of the SBDC preparing ScienceFest Discovery Boxes. Courtesy/LA MainStreet

 Los Alamos MainStreet News:

ScienceFest Discovery Boxes will be available for pickup by reservation beginning Tuesday, July 6.

At this point only ScienceFest Discovery Preschool Boxes are still available Read More

PED Develops 5-Year Computer Science Strategic Plan

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Courtesy/PED

PED News:

SANTA FE — The Public Education Department (PED) has created a five-year plan to ensure that New Mexico students learn the computer skills they need to participate as digital citizens and contribute to New Mexico’s economy.

The New Mexico Computer Science Strategic Plan is an outgrowth of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s goal to expand and promote student pathways into careers in science, technology, engineering and math, and a recognition that computer skills are essential in those and every other 21st century career field.

“Computer science is a vital part of each student’s Read More