Reno Skeptical Society, Inc. – Reno, Nevada, USA
Events
(visit our Facebook Page/Group or Meetup.com Group for details)
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March
Western Nevada Regional
Science & Engineering Fair
Congratulations to all of the participants!
March 29 - 31, 2012
Lawlor Events Center
University of Nevada, Reno
(Award Sponsorship provided by Reno Skeptics)
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January
Huge Success! Thank you to all who participated.
Cosmic Cafe' (Themed Science Cafe')
Accelerating Universe
Dr. Thomas Herring, PhD
3:00 PM Saturday January 28, 2012
Swill Coffee & Wine
3366 Lakeside Court
Reno, Nevada 89509
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April
Science Cafe'
"Nuclear Physics: Fission & Fusion,
Explosions and Electricity"
Yet Another Success!
Dr. Thomas Herring, PhD
3:00 PM Sunday April 15, 2012
Swill Coffee & Wine
3366 Lakeside Court
Reno, Nevada 89509
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February
Planetarium Visit & Dome Show
5:45 PM Saturday, February 25, 2012
Fleischmann Planetarium, University of Nevada
Bad Astronomy: Myths & Misconceptions©
A full-dome digital star show by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater®
Based on the popular book and website Bad Astronomy by author Phil Plait, this wacky-but-wise planetarium show entertains audiences of all ages with an inside look at out-of-this-world myths and misconceptions, including astrology, the moon hoax, UFOs and others. Discover for yourself that “the truth is out there!”Make it a DOUBLE FEATURE and save 50 percent off admission to the show following your full-price admission!
Following Bad Astronomy:
Coral Reef Adventure©SkyDome 8/70™ large-format feature film is a production of MacGillivray Freeman Films®
Show Time: 7:00 pm
$7 adults, $5 children ages 3-12 and seniors 60 and over, FREE for Planetarium members
Follow the real-life expedition of ocean explorers and underwater filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall as they guide us to the islands and waters of the South Pacific, in this stunning documentary that will make you feel like you’re diving right alongside them! Narrated by actor Liam Neeson and featuring the songs of Crosby, Stills and Nash, the film offers dazzling seascapes of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the ocean corals of Fiji and the shark-filled canyons off Rangiroa. You will swim away with a new understanding of these fragile environments and the health of the global oceans.
_____________________________________Huge Success! Thank you to all who participated.
2nd Annual Reno Darwin Day Celebration
3:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2012
South Valleys Library
15650 Wedge Parkway
Reno, Nevada 89511
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