LIMITED SPACE REMAINING! SCHEDULE YOUR SCHOOL TODAY for Brain Awareness Week 2010!NMHM's 11th Annual Brain Awareness Week is scheduled to take place from March 15-19, 2010. School children (grades 5-8) will learn about brain science through hands-on interactions with area neuroscientists. This program is for school groups and home school groups. Educators may schedule a group (minimum: 10 students; maximum: 60 students) for one of the sessions by calling the tour program office (202-782-2456). Morning and afternoon sessions are available.
Update on Recent Programs:Didn’t make it to last month's Teddy Bear Clinic? (See photo at right.) Want to see photos from other recent Museum programs? Check out online photo galleries and visit often to see updates. And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook to stay in touch with the Museum more often.
Calendar of Upcoming Programs:
Check out the Events Calendar for updates:
http://www.nmhm.washingtondc.museum/events/event_2ed.html.
FREE PUBLIC TOUR: Free docent-led tours are offered on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Tour begins at 1:00 p.m. Reservations are not required.
The Art and Science of "OUTBREAK: Plagues that Changed History" with the artist Bryn Barnard
Bryn Barnard, author and artist of “OUTBREAK,” will host three exciting programs on Saturday, December 5, 2009, including an illustration demonstration and a special session for younger audiences. Free! Open to the public and no reservations required! Questions? Call (202) 782-2673 or email nmhminfo@afip.osd.mil.
When: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Feel free to drop in; no reservations required.)
Where: National Museum of Health and Medicine
Schedule (Come for one program, or stay for the whole day!):
10:00 a.m.: Writing and Illustrating Demonstration
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Book Signing
1:00 p.m.: "OUTBREAK: Plagues That Changed History"—Join Bryn Barnard for a discussion about several diseases represented in his book, including the plague, cholera, tuberculosis, and toxoplasmosis.
2:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Book Signing and Coffee Break with the Artist
3:00 p.m.: Family Program: Illustration Demonstration and Book Signing
Lecture: "Investigating Emerging Diseases"
When: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Where: Russell Auditorium, National Museum of Health and Medicine
Dr. Michael Turell, a research entomologist with the Virology Division of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute on Infectious Disease, will discuss the institute's role in investigating several outbreaks including Hantavirus, Ebola, and West Nile virus.
Cost: Free.
For more information: (202)782-2673 or nmhminfo@afip.osd.mil
Winter Break Workshop: Explore Medieval Medicine
When: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where: National Museum of Health and Medicine, Classroom
Who: Students grades 5-8 (space is limited; pre-registration required! Call the number below for more information.) Students under age 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
What: Participate in hands-on activities to learn about the history of medieval medicine and diseases of the time. Activities will include making a plague mask, creating a mini medieval herb garden, and designing a pomander. The program will include a tour of "Outbreak: Plagues That Changed History."
Cost: FREE.
For more information: (202)782-2673 nmhminfo@afip.osd.mil
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