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Wednesday, February 06, 2008 from 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (ET)
Target Grade Levels: 9-12
How to Participate: Must be a MAGPI member and have H.323 videoconference capabilities. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Description:
Join Dr. George T. DiFerdinando, Jr., MD, MPH, Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology for the The New Jersey Center for Public Health Preparedness at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ- School of Public Health, for a discussion of the science behind the PBS American Experience program, INFLUENZA 1918: The worst epidemic the United States has ever known . Students should be familiar with the documentary (at minimum, the portions listed on the program website) and should prepare questions ahead of time for Dr. DiFerdinando.
About Science in the Cinema:
Science in the Cinema, in its original form, is a free film and lecture series intended for a broad range of individuals who enjoy the cinema and have an interest in science and medicine. Selected films touch on a variety of medical and scientific topics. Following each film, an expert discusses the science depicted in the film and takes questions from the audience. These discussions also include the ethical implications raised by the film. Science in the Cinema programs, in this form, was only available to live audiences.
Through the use of videoconferencing our Science in the Cinema program uses technology to accomplish the same goals. It allows students to interact directly with scientists and researchers in their respective fields of expertise without leaving their school. These projects also challenge the students by engaging them in discussions on the ethical and moral issues that the advancement of science and technology places on the world community. Projects are being developed that will include experts in the fields of medicine, genetics, anthropology, cellular biology, and toxicology.
More information and project resources can be found at: http://www.magpi.net/programs/sciencecinema.html
MAGPI provides regional and Internet2 connectivity to its member institutions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. A division of Information Systems and Computing at The University of Pennsylvania, MAGPI is committed to promoting advanced applications, collaborations, and services for K20 research and education communities through high performance networking technology. MAGPI supports more than 300 educational and research institutions, including K12 schools, institutions of higher education, hospital systems, museums and cultural institutions. For more information, visit: http://www.magpi.net
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