Monday, march 26th, 2012
11:00 am – 2:50 pm ET (Eastern Time) / 4:00 pm – 7:50 pm UTC/GMT
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Are dead zones really dead? Winners, losers and surprises when oxygen levels drop in coastal waters.
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This session took place online on March 26th, 2012. and ran for about one hour. If you could not participate live, a recording is posted below for your enjoyment at any time.
In this session, we’ll discuss the depletion of oxygen, also called hypoxia, which has become a major threat in coastal ecosystems. We’ll take a closer look at the diversity of plants and animals present in coastal ecosystems, what organisms are able to survive these extreme conditions and what the lack of oxygen is doing to the typical relationships between predators and their prey. How can researchers and scientists help these ecosystems thrive in the future?
Presenter:
Andrew Altieri
Ecologist
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
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Whether scarce or abundant, water shapes the biodiversity around us. Are the rules of nature the same in an Arizona desert as in a Panamanian rainforest?
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This session took place online on March 26th, 2012. and ran for about one hour. If you could not participate live, a recording is posted below for your enjoyment at any time.
Sharon Ryan of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute discusses an exciting pilot program. Middle school classes in Arizona and Panama are linking up to learn about each other’s natural habitats. Through field trips and virtual classes, they’ll learn scientific method from scientists in the field. In this session, Sharon Ryan of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute will explore fresh water as a lens to learn scientific method. One group lives in a desert; the other lives amid a rainforest. Do the habitats have anything in common?
Presenters:
 Sharon Ryan Public Programs Director Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Learn more about your presenter… |
 Dr. “Tony” Coates Staff Scientist Emeritus Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Learn more about your presenter… |
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How can art serve as a tool to understand science, history and more?
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This session took place online on March 26th, 2012. and ran for about one hour. If you could not participate live, a recording is posted below for your enjoyment at any time.
From Niagara Falls and the Hudson River to the great Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, bodies of water have played a significant role in American history, industry, society, and ecology. Join our discussion as we consider the impact of water on America through art that has documented, examined, and influenced public policy.
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Presenters:
 Suzannah Niepold Coordinator of Teacher Programs Smithsonian American Art Museum Learn more about your presenter… |
 Sally Otis Videoconference Coordinator Smithsonian American Art Museum Learn more about your presenter… |
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How are inventors and innovators working to improve global access to clean water?
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This session took place online on March 26th, 2012. and ran for about one hour. If you could not participate live, a recording is posted below for your enjoyment at any time.
NOTE: This session was archived using Blackboard Collaborate, versus the Adobe Connect format. Please note, you will be instructed to download an add-in and should allow for buffering before playing the archive in its entirety.More than 800 million people worldwide lack access to safe water supplies. Education specialist Tricia Edwards discusses how inventors are tackling this issue in developing nations. During the session, she conducts a series of experiments to test materials and techniques for filtering and cleaning water, inviting the audience to make predictions.
Presenter:
Tricia Edwards
Education Specialist
Lemelson Center at the National Museum of American History
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