Schedule | Spring 2024
SCIENCE COLLOQUIUM
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Wednesdays 3:15-4:15pm
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West Campus, Science Community Center, Rm. 115
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Event and Parking are Free
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Streamed Live on the MJC Science Colloquium YouTube Channel
The Modesto Junior College Science Colloquium has been offering weekly science presentations for over 20 years to MJC and our community. We offer a variety of engaging and informative presentations and our adudience incorporates students, employees, and members of our local community. All are encouraged to attend and admission is free. Please come out and join us, we hope to you there!
February 7
Become a Registered Nurse
Career opportunities as a registered nurse will be discussed, including working as a RN in the Central Valley, and an overview of MJC ADN Program requirements. Current nursing students will be available for the Q&A portion of the program.
Jenny Macias, MSN Ed., RN, PHN; Professor of Nursing, MJC
February 21
What’s New with Homo Naledi
Recent Discoveries at the Rising Star Cave in South Africa
Get up to date on the “graveyard” of these ancient hominins with Professor Bolter, who is part of the science team working to uncover the mysteries of these extinct relatives.
Dr. Debi Bolter, Professor of Anthropology, MJC
March 6
The Great American Eclipse II
The Sequel
Did you miss out on the total eclipse in 2017? Get the details on the upcoming total solar eclipse of April 2024 so you know where, when and how to safely observe.
Linda Brzezinski, Professor of Chemistry, MJC
March 20
Serendipity and the Creative Process
Electronic and computer music composition is a very individualized process. It can be as varied as the composers pursuing it. I will explore the musical creative process from my standpoint and how I compose my music often with the use of serendipitous events.
David Dow, Professor of Music, MJC
April 3
Miles of Reptiles
Exploring the Mojave Desert by Way of Zzyzx
A discussion of Mojave Desert reptiles, graduate school fieldwork, and what’s really at the end of Zzyzx Rd. (Hint: It’s not a ghost town!).
Sarah Davis, Instructional Support Specialist – Life Sciences & Adjunct Professor of Biology, MJC
April 17
Treating Patients with Substance Use Disorder in Our Community
A Panel Discussion
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion as expert clinicians and harm reductionists will share insights, evidence-based strategies, and community-focused approaches to address the challenges of substance use disorder within our local community.
Andrea Silva, M.D., Addiction Medical Specialist, Stanislaus County Health Services
Talks will be recorded for the Science Colloquium’s YouTube site for later viewing.
*Science Colloquium Committee: Daniel Chase, Jill Cross, Elizabeth McInnes, Denise Godbout-Avant, Troy Gravatt, Deborah Martin, Monika Schortner, Michael Shirley, Catherine Tripp