Want to know how beetles can be used in criminal investigations? Then check out the talk on Tuesday night by Boris Kondratieff. On Thursday the National Snow and Ice Data Center will be talking about how to better communicate climate change. Finish off the week on Saturday by learning about the planets at Fiske Planetarium.
The Fifth Annual Schultz Lectureship Series on Oil and Gas, Energy, and Natural Resources
(Photo/Stefan Bucher) (flickr)
What? New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman will be discussing emerging issues in the fields of oil, energy and natural resources that will be valuable to policymakers, business executives, the academic community and practitioners.
Where? Wittemyer Courtroom, Wolf Law Building, CU Boulder
When? Monday, October 8th, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cost? Free.
Learn More: Event Listing.
Beetles (Coleoptera) Associated with Forensic Investigations
What? Entomologist Boris Kondratieff will talk about how beetles that are found near human corpses can be used in forensics of criminal investigations and will highlight the significance of beetles as both decomposers and scavengers. Insect evidence can be used to estimate the Post Mortem Interval. No graphic elements will be used in the presentation.
Where? Paleontology Hall, CU Museum of Natural History
When? Tuesday, October 9th, 7:00 p.m.
Cost? Free.
Learn More: Event Listing.
Communicating Climate Change: Lessons Learned at the National Snow and Ice Data Center
What? The Director of the National Snow and Ice Data Center, Mark Serreze, will discuss the difficulties of communicating the science of climate change to the public. Serreze will cover four key lessons the center has learned over the last five years about discussing climate change.
Where? Room S274, CIRES Building, CU Boulder
When? Thursday, October 11th, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Cost? Free.
Learn More: Event Listing.
Between God and Green
What? Dr. Katharine Wilkinson, author of “Between God & Green,” will discuss how evangelicals are cultivating a middle ground on climate change and the lessons that can be learned from it. Commentary and a discussion will follow the talk.
Where? Old Main Chapel, CU Boulder
When? Friday, October 12th, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Cost? Free.
Learn More: Event Listing.
The Planets Uncovered
What? Explore the interesting characteristics of each of the planets in our solar system. This interactive presentation is great for children in 4th grade and up.
Where? Fiske Planetarium, CU Boulder
When? Saturday, October 13th, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost? $6 for adults, $3.50 for children and seniors.
Learn More: Event Listing.
