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Title: SHADOW OF A DOUBT Issue: OCTOBER 2005 Publisher: National Capital Area Skeptics (NCAS) Document Type: Monthly Calendar
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Title: SHADOW OF A DOUBT
Issue: OCTOBER 2005
Publisher: National Capital Area Skeptics (NCAS)
Document Type: Monthly Calendar
Featured Lecture: Teaching Skepticism in a Physical Science Class for Non-Science Majors
The primary focus of this issue is an upcoming public lecture by Mike Epstein, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Mount Saint Mary's University. The lecture, titled "Teaching Skepticism in a Physical Science Class for Non-Science Majors," is scheduled for Saturday, October 8, 2005, from 2 to 4 pm at the Montgomery County Library, Bethesda Branch. Epstein's discussion will center on incorporating unusual topics and experiments into a core physical science course to foster critical thinking skills among non-science majors. The scope of these unconventional subjects includes miracles, faith healing, ghosthunting, parapsychology, free energy, magnetic therapy, and homeopathy. A preview of the class is available at http://faculty.msmary.edu/epstein/. Mike Epstein is described as a retired government chemist and a former vice-president and board member of NCAS, who received an educational award from the James Randi Foundation in 1999.
Upcoming NCAS Events
Edward Burger: The Secrets of an Unusual Mathematician
On Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at 6:30 pm, Edward Burger, professor and chair of Mathematics and Statistics at Williams College, will present "The Secrets of an Unusual Mathematician." This event aims to demonstrate that mathematical thinking is both a creative and artistic endeavor. Burger's presentation will be hands-on and will explore mathematical ideas derived from puzzles, everyday observations, curiosity, and effective thinking, requiring no prior math background. His book, "Coincidences, Chaos, and All That Math Jazz: Making Light of Weighty Ideas," will be available for purchase after the program. Tickets are priced at $18 for General Admission, $15 for RAP Members, and $13 for Senior Members. The event will be held at the Marion & Gustave Ring Auditorium, Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden, Independence Ave. & 7th Street, SW.
Dava Sobel: Dava Sobel Takes on the Universe!
On Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at 6:30 pm, award-winning author Dava Sobel will deliver a lecture titled "Dava Sobel Takes on the Universe!" Her presentation will guide attendees on a journey through the cosmos, from the sun to Pluto and beyond, highlighting the planets as objects of beauty, sources of mythology, and inspiration for art and literature. Sobel will discuss modern scientific findings and the upheaval in understanding the planets since the Copernican Revolution. She will also touch upon planetary origins and oddities through popular culture and her personal experiences. Dava Sobel is known for her bestselling books "Longitude" and "Galileo's Daughter," and her new book "The Planets" (Viking Penguin) will be available for signing. Tickets are $20 for General Admission, $15 for RAP Members, and $13 for Senior Members. The lecture will take place at the Carnegie Institution, 1530 P St., N.W.
NCAS Board Notes and Information
The NCAS Board Notes indicate that the September Board meeting was cancelled due to library closing time. Future Board meetings will be announced via email. Members are encouraged to receive NCAS updates via email and can sign up by marking their email address as "Member Email Address." Participation in the NCAS-SHARE member-to-member email exchange list is available upon request. The NCAS Board welcomes comments and questions via email to [email protected] or by calling 301-587-3827. Flyers for NCAS events can be distributed or posted in local communities. The NCAS is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting critical thinking and scientific understanding.
Contact information for NCAS includes a P.O. Box in Silver Spring, Maryland, a telephone number (301-587-3827), an email address ([email protected]), a submission email for "Skeptical Eye" ([email protected]), and a website (http://www.ncas.org/).
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The recurring theme throughout this issue is the promotion of critical thinking and skepticism, particularly within the context of science education and public discourse. The NCAS actively organizes lectures and events featuring experts who challenge pseudoscientific claims and explore the scientific method. The editorial stance is clearly in favor of evidence-based reasoning and scientific understanding, as evidenced by the topics chosen and the organization's mission statement. The calendar highlights a diverse range of subjects, from mathematics and astronomy to the critical examination of paranormal claims, all presented under the umbrella of rational inquiry.