Saturday with a Scientist at the Bell Museum of Natural History
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 12/19/2015
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Saturday with a Scientist is designed for all ages, and provides a unique opportunity to explore and participate in hands-on activities inspired and led by University of Minnesota researchers and special guest experts.
Select Saturdays
11 am – 2 pm
Free with museum admission/membership
Mapping the Moon
September 19
Get ready for International Observe the Moon Night at the Bell Museum as we investigate different ways humans and spacecraft have observed and mapped the Moon. Scour the lunar surface with LRO to find water, practice remote sensing to create a topographical map, and become a crater hunter.
Note: There is a Gopher Football game on 9/19. Please see Parking & Transportation Services for details and tips.
Raptors
October 3, 11am - 2 pm
Kicking off the Peregrine Falcon exhibit, the Raptor Center and Bell Museum will host a variety of live raptors. Touch and observe bird wings, skulls and feet, and learn how to identify different birds using silhouettes and sizes. There will be two presentations on flight from 11-11:30 & 12:30-1 pm!
Future Dates
Art & Science: Dyes, Pigments & Light
October 24
See how art and science overlap as we celebrate Chemistry Week! Create your own pigments, detect art forgeries, investigate what colors make white light, and learn about the art, science and history behind artist's materials. Special guests: U of M WISE team (Women in Science and Engineering), Department of Chemistry, and artist Greg Graham from Wet Paint.
Working Animals
November 7
What do falconers, police officers and therapists all have in common? They work with amazing animals like raptors, dogs and even chickens! Learn about the adaptations that make these animals special and how people use them to help us with different tasks. How do they train their partners and what is life like for them at home and on the job?
Toys!
November 14
Find out what it takes to design fun products with a little help from Professor Barry Kudrowtiz and the U of M Toy Lab.
Wolves
December 12
TBA
December 19
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