New York Academy of Sciences

New York Academy of Sciences

Founded in 1817, the New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, nonprofit organization with more than 25,000 members in 140 countries. Since then, The Academy has been bringing together scientists of different disciplines from around the world. Their purpose is to advance the understanding of science, technology, and medicine, and to...more »
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    Understanding the Universe: An Evening with Frank Wilczek
    Sep 15, 2008 • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM


    Sponsored by: S&C Series

    The 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics winner explains the universe, synthesizes the Grand Unification of Forces, and shares his vision of a new Golden Age in physics—all for the layperson in an event celebrating the publication of his new book, The Lightness of Being: Mass, Ether, and the Unification of Forces.

    More info @ www.nyas.org/sncevents.

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    Learn How to Rethink Your Timetable: An Evening with Philip Zimbardo
    Sep 16, 2008 • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM


    Sponsored by: S&C Series

    A lecture by the distinguished psychologist, famed for his 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment, about his new book, The Time Paradox, coauthored with Yahoo! Design Research Director John Boyd to explain the new psychological science of time and how your perceptions on time influence every facet of your life.

    More info @ www.nyas.org/sncevents.

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    The Science of Emotional Awareness: An Evening with Paul Ekman
    Sep 25, 2008 • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM


    Sponsored by: S&C Series

    The eminent psychologist, world renowned for his studies of human facial expressions and professor emeritus at University of California Medical in San Francisco, presents his new book, a discussion with the Dalai Lama, Emotional Awareness. Reception and booksigning to follow lecture.

    More info @ www.nyas.prg/sncevents.

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    The Haphazard Construction of the Human Mind:
    An Evening with Gary Marcus
    Oct 23, 2008 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM


    S&C Series
    Sponsored by: NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies
    and Science & the City


    In partnership with NYU's School of Continuing & Professional Studies, and the Office of the Dean of Sciences at NYU, Science & the City hosts a lecture by NYU psychology professor Gary Marcus on the evolution and development of the human mind.

    More info @ www.nyas.org/sncevents

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    Fearful Brains in an Anxious World: An Evening with Joseph LeDoux
    Nov 11, 2008 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM


    S&C Series
    Sponsored by: Science & the City


    How does the brain work in response to emotions such as fear? In partnership with NYU's School of Continuing & Professional Studies, and the Office of the Dean of Sciences at NYU, Science & the City hosts the renowned neuroscientist ... and his band.

    More info @ www.nyas.org/sncevents.

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  • g_ologist

    g_ologist says

    I would love to join!
    Unfortunately, I can't find this extension on Shelfari to do so.

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  • romancefanreader

    romancefanreader says

    Thanks for the invitation...Will check it for sure!

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  • Neelam B

    neelam b says

    Hey. Thank you for the invite for your group. I'll be sure to check it out. : )

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  • rashmi s

    rashmi s says

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  • Scott B

    scott b says

    Members of this group might be interested in my two volume novel, Neitherworld, which postulates a parallel universe with setient beings that can travel between the two universes. I tried to use the latest cosmological science while still creating an interesting read. Please read the reviews, Search Inside on Amazon and let me know what you think.

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  • Scott B

    scott b says

    Members of this group might be interested in my two volume novel, Neitherworld, which postulates a parallel universe with setient beings that can travel between the two universes. I tried to use the latest cosmological science while still creating an interesting read. Please read the reviews, Search Inside on Amazon and let me know what you think.

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Nerd4Eva

    nerd4eva says

    Thank you so0o0o much for the invite. Dont be a stranger.

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  • BoweryBooks

    bowerybooks says

    Hi. Thanks for the invite! Looks very interesting.

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