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Upcoming Events at the Marian Koshland Science Museum

Arts on Foot 2008

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Come join the fun and make your DNA Alias or a germ finger puppet at Arts on Foot 2008, the 16th annual celebration of the arts in Downtown's Penn Quarter!



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Antibiotics: Is a Strong Offense the Best Defense?

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Will bacteria always find a way to beat antibiotics? Recent deaths resulting from drug resistant staphylococcus infections highlights the threat of bacteria strains no longer treatable with front-line antibiotics. Tonight, our speakers will discuss ways to optimize the use of antibiotics and what new breakthroughs are in store for future treatments.

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Free Family Weekend: Green Hunt and the Science for Society & the Public Middle School Program 2008

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Explore Penn Quarter and test your scientific mettle with a free family day on October 18th. Find out how much science is in the city, get outdoors, and have fun. With this program, you can play on your own, as a pair, or in teams, as long as you complete your puzzles by 5 PM! On Sunday, see the start of the Science for Society & the Public's national, science-focused Middle School Program 2008.

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Innovation Challenge: Test Your Metal

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Feeling creative? Up for a challenge? Come to the Koshland to try your hand in a mini-competition with a mystery object as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Afterwards, hear about the Koshland/Singapore Team's efforts in the global Innovation Challenge: six days of hard work, different time zones, and a single item as inspiration.

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