2009 Sep 18
For Immediate Release
Mesa Community College at Red Mountain Launches New Family Discovery Series
MCC's new Family Discovery Series is designed for families to learn more about science in an informative and entertaining manner. Each month, college instructors will share their knowledge and insights on several fascinating topics inside Red Mountain's unique Saguaro building. By attending these presentations, families will develop a deeper appreciation for science, with an emphasis on the environment. All presentations are free and open to the public.
- September 25, Saguaro Building Lobby, 7 p.m.
Meet and Greet the Animals of the Sonora Desert Krya Perry
Join us in learning about some of the amazing animals of the Sonoran desert and their incredible adaptations to desert living.
- October 16, RAP Centre of Saguaro Building, 7 p.m.
Rock Art of the Southwest Dr. Niccole Cerveny
Join us for an introduction to and discussion of rock art images of the Southwest. Learn about the exciting rock art research currently happening at MCC.
- November 20, RAP Centre of Saguaro Building, 7 p.m.
What You Don't Know About Bats! Dr. Andy Holycross
Explore the amazingly different ways that Arizona's 28 species of bats make a living in our state's diverse habitats. You will be introduced to the equipment biologists use to study bats as well as some stuffed bats! Myths and mysteries regarding bats will also be discussed.
- January 15, RAP Centre of Saguaro Building, 7 p.m.
20 Weather's Greatest Mysteries Solved Dr. Randy Cerveny
Arizona State University professor Randy Cerveny brings past weather to light in a new book that shows how weather played a major role in key turning points in history. Along the way, he plays the role of history's detective in piecing together clues to reconstruct major turning points of our past and to project the weather into the future.
- February 19, RAP Centre of Saguaro Building, 7 p.m.
Saving Wild Cheetahs: Education vs. Guns and Bullets Dr. Dennis Wilson
A mother cheetah is shot dead. Why? What of her unborn cubs? This is the story about a journey from Arizona to Africa to examine how conflict between people and wildlife is crushing the planet's biodiversity.
- March 26, Saguaro Building Lobby, 7 p.m.
Saving the Planet One Building at aTime Dr. Alex Cheroske
Come find out the cool ways our new Saguaro building was planned and constructed to be eco-friendly and what you can do to help the environment yourself.
- April 16, Saguaro Building Lobby, 7 p.m.
The Life and Habits of Rattlesnakes Dr. Andy Holycross
What would it be like to spend a day as a rattlesnake? We'll help you imagine slithering a mile in their skin! What's the world look like from your new point of view? Many sensory modalities are lost, but you have new ones! What cool new tools (adaptations) has evolution provided to help you grow and reproduce?
OTHER EVENTS AT RED MOUNTAIN:
October 5, Community Room Mesquite Bldg., Noon1:15 p.m.
Escaping Iran on a Motorcycle Mojgan Kavian
Ms. Kavian will share her personal story of leaving Iran in 1983 and her perspective on the current status of life, politics & religion in Iran.
