Topics List and Schedule (2008-9)

1. Overview: Teaching a Unified Account of the Past (Dr. David Christian, San Diego State University, Dept. of History, September 13 at 10 am, Multnomah Ballroom at University Place, Portland State University)

• David Christian Lecture Slides
• Intro Slides
• Slides for Timeline Activity
• Notes from Teacher Discussion

2. Our Cosmic Context: A Brief Tour of Our Universe (Dr. Todd Duncan, PSU/Pacific University, Center for Science Education/Dept. of Physics, October 18 at 10 am, Hoffman Hall, PSU)

• Todd Duncan Lecture Slides
• Quicktime video of lecture
• Notes and links from teacher discussion

3. The Early Universe: From the Big Bang to Stars & Galaxies (Dr. Aparna Venkatesan, University of San Francisco, Dept. of Physics/Astronomy & Dr. Todd Duncan, PSU) (October 25, 10 am, Hoffman Hall, PSU)

• Cosmology summary/guide for students and teachers

4. Formation & Evolution of the Earth/Solar System (Dr. Melinda Hutson, PSU, Dept. of Geology) (November 15, 10 am, Room 190 School of Business, on 6th & Harrison, PSU)

• Melinda Hutson Lecture Slides
• Quicktime video of lecture
• Cascadia Meteorite Lab at PSU
• Rice NW Museum of Rocks & Minerals

5. Origins of Life on Earth (Dr. Niles Lehman, PSU, Dept. of Chemistry) (January 24, 10 am, Room 190 School of Business, on 6th & Harrison, PSU)

• Niles Lehman Lecture Slides
• Quicktime video of lecture
• Notes and links from discussion

6. The Emergence of Complex Life (Dr. Stacey Halpern, Pacific University, Dept. of Biology) (February 7, 10 am, Hoffman Hall, PSU)

• Resources List
• Quicktime video of lecture
• Darwin Day - general information
• Darwin Day - activities at Pacific University (open to the public, and teachers are very welcome)

7. The Emergence of Human Civilization and Culture (Dr. Candice Goucher, Washington State University Vancouver, Dept. of History) (March 21, 10 am, Hoffman Hall, PSU)

• Candice Goucher Lecture Slides
• Announcement - John McNeill Lecture April 23

8. Engineering and Modern Technology (Dr. Amanda Duncan, Intel Corp., electrical engineering) (April 18, 10 am, Room 190 School of Business, on 6th & Harrison, PSU)

• Amanda Duncan Lecture Slides

9. A Scientific Awakening: Our Moment in an Evolving Universe (Dr. Craig Tyler, Fort Lewis College, physics) (May 16, 10 am, Science Building 1 Room 107, PSU) 

• PSU campus map (Science Building 1 is at D-3 on the map)
• Craig Tyler Lecture Slides

* This lecture series is made possible by a generous grant from the Oregon Department of Education and The Center for Science Education at Portland State University.