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Join us this summer for our third annual Science in the Mountains: A Passport to Science virtual lecture series! Through videoconferencing technology, we'll journey to exciting science centers around the world to learn about endangered species, the Grand Canyon, dinosaurs and more.

This free series is held at the Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center in North Conway on six successive Wednesdays in July and August. All programs begin at 7pm, and we encourage you to arrive early to claim your seat.

2010 Schedule

July 14 – Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology

Drumheller, Alberta, Canada
Up Close and Paleo: Interact with a paleontologist from the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Alberta, Canada! Embark on a journey of scientific enlightenment and discovery as they introduce their research, while tackling your most burning questions about the history of life on Earth!

July 21 – The Ocean Institute

Dana Point, California
The Ocean Institute's goal is to inspire all generations to become responsible stewards of our oceans. Learn about these amazing creatures that share our world.

July 28 – San Diego Zoo

San Diego, California
Visit one of the world's largest and most famous zoos, and learn about endangered species and the work the zoo does to conserve them! Current projects in the field involve Giant Pandas in China and native birds in Hawaii, as well as reintroductions of California Condors and Bighorn Sheep in the western United States.

August 4 – Battleship New Jersey

Camden, New Jersey
Battleship Weather: Learn the important role that weather observers play on U.S. Navy ships and their impact in U.S. naval history. World War II records tell about staggering losses of ships, men & aircraft to Admiral "Bull" Halsey's Third Fleet during a 1944 typhoon. Learn why it happened, could have been prevented, and how it changed naval history, training, and ship construction.

August 11 – International Wolf Center

Ely, Minnesota
Explore the world of the wolf! Using the wolf as a fascinating case study, we will examine the important roles that predators, prey and scavengers play in the ecosystems where wolves live. Best of all--meet the International Wolf Center's ambassador wolves!

August 18 – Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon, Arizona
Visit one of America's first national parks and certainly one of its most popular! Park rangers will share their knowledge of the Grand Canyon's ecosystems, as well as discuss some of the environmental issues confronting the park today.

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For more information, please contact Director of Education Michelle Cruz, at mcruz@mountwashington.org or (800) 706-0432 ext. 225.