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MAPS

 

The Modesto Area Partners in Science (MAPS) lecture series has operated since 1990 to foster science education in our community for youths through adults. Once a month during the academic year, MAPS offers stimulating free science programming, bringing educators and local citizens into contact with scientists and mind-expanding ideas.

Presentations

All Presentations are FREE and open to the public will be held LIVE in the MJC West Campus Sierra Hall 132 at 7:30 pm (*unless noted). Sign up below to get an email reminders for the next event and subscribe to the GVM YouTube channel.

 

January 24, 2025 - Wild Things - Conservation Ambassadors' Wild Things - Animals of the World

Get ready to embark on an incredible journey of discovery! Join Wild Things in the East Campus Performing Arts & Media Center, as they explore the fascinating world of wildlife. There will be two presentations, one at 5:00pm and another at 7:30pm featuring individual rescue stories, and a conservation message to inspire an appreciation for the amazing creatures in our world. 

* East Campus Performing Arts & Media Center 

 

February 28, 2025 - Sora Kim - Beyond Shark Week: Environmental Change Based on Chemistry & Fossils

Modern and ancient sharks pique our imagination, but we often only hear about white sharks or megalodon as apex predators. What can chemistry reveal about these iconic sharks and the impact of the past "experiments" in climate change on shark survival? 

 

March 21, 2025 - Dr. Douglas Weiser - Adapt or Die: How the Unfolded Protein Response Allows Cells to Decide Between Responding to Stress & Programmed Cell Death 

In this talk, Dr. Douglas Wesier will discuss his research on the UPR, where he uses zebrafish as a genetic model for studying stress-induced apoptosis. He will also share the implications of this research on the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. 

 

April 11, 2025 - The Science Wizard

Learn about the different fields of science in this highly acclaimed extreme science show! Hagerman will lead the audience on a wild journey that is fun for all ages. Prepare to laugh and learn at the same time. 

* West Campus Mary Stuart Rodgers Center 

 

Recordings

Current recordings since 2020 are housed on the GVM Youtube page. Previous recording before 2020 can be found HERE.
 

Funding

MAPS receives funding and support from:

  • Modesto Junior College
  • MJC Foundation
  • Stanislaus County Office of Education
  • Modesto Teachers Association
  • Great Valley Museum

Make a donation via the MJC Foundation

Please visit the following link to make a fully tax-deductible donation. Make sure to select Modesto Area Partners in Science (MAPS) under "My donation is for..."

Recent Past MAPS Talks

  • Stories in the Bones: Forensic Anthropology of the Murdered and Missing 4/26/24
  • Extreme Science with the Science Wizard 4/5/24
  • Human and Environmental Impacts on Mussel Attachment 3/22/24
  • The Impact of AI on Education 2/23/24
  • The Magic of Math 1/19/24