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Weird Connections: How Sticky Is Your Gecko?

Friday, October 29, 2010
10:00am to 11:00am
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Beckman Auditorium
  • Public Event
Presented By: Caltech Committee on Institute Programs

Embark on a journey into the fascinating worlds of geckos, robotics, and nanotechnology. this program reveals the unusal science behind making people go where they have only dreamed of going by studying these sticky lizards who are among the best climbers in the natural world. A Science Channel production.

This stunning high-definition movie will serve as the springboard for a lively discussion about the science behind the beauty and wonder of nature.

Allison Kunz, a Graduate Student in matieral science at Caltech, will introduce the film and guide the post-screening discussion.

This event is made possible through Caltech's participation in the CineMuse Network.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Learn More:
www.cinemuse.com

This is a special one-hour school-day performance. For more field trip opportunities, or to make reservations, please call Mary Herrera at (626) 395-6059 or email at [email protected].

Season Sponsor: Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union
Series Sponsor:

Blaine and Lynda Fetter
Connie Wei-Luen Kao Memorial Fund
Ralph and Shirley Shapiro
The Friends of Beckman Auditorium

 

For more information, please phone (626) 395-4652 or email [email protected].
$5 (unreserved seating)