September 26, 2008
Eric Baer
Your Local Superfund Sites
Superfund sites are the worst of the worst -- 1500 or so of the most polluted sites in the country that need extraordinary funds and oversight to clean-up and protect human health.
For many, the program is synonymous with environmental disasters like Love Canal and Times Beach. However, many people are unaware that the Puget Sound has many of these sites, and
there are three Superfund sites within half a mile of Highline. Come find out what is buried under the field next to Lowe’s, why there is that nice big open field with pipes running
around it next to Kent-Des Moines Road, and why the soil in local yards may have as much as 4 times the lead and arsenic as normally would prompt cleanup as.
Posted on October 8, 2008
October 3, 2008
Lonnie Somer
Bigotry in science
A historical review of the effects of scientific bigotry on institutionalized racism and sexism, immigration policies, forced sterilization, and genocide.
Posted on October 10, 2008
October 10, 2008
Helen Burn
Polling: When Mathematics Meets the Real World
We’re inundated lately with political polls showing Obama ahead one day and McCain the next, or with polls that contradict each other on the same issue. In this seminar, you will learn about the simple and elegant mathematics behind polling, and about how easy it is to skew results, intentionally or unintentionally, when applying these techniques to the messy, real world of people and politics.
Posted on October 16, 2008
October 17, 2008
No Science Seminar
The college will be closed on Friday, October 17th for Professional Day.
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October 24, 2008
Woody Moses
Learning in Belize
Come hear about Highline Community College’s newest international study opportunity – Tropical Ecology of Belize
(General Science 120). This five-credit, lab-science course takes place the last two weeks in June. Students spend one week in the
jungle studying tropical forest ecology and one week on the barrier reef learning about coral reef ecosystems. Our first class was
this past June and was very successful. You can come see clips from this past class and find out about future plans as well.
Posted on November 12, 2008
October 31, 2008
Jessica Neilson
Patent Law - Plain and Simple
So you think you have an idea for a patent? Are you curious about this important form of intellectual property? Learn patent law
basics such as the criteria for patents, the different types of patents, how to apply for and protect your patent, and how to
capitalize on patents through licensing. We’ll explore famous patents and not-so-famous patents by famous people. Learn ways to mine
expired patents and discuss patents in the news.
Posted on November 12, 2008
November 7, 2008
Carla Whittington & Chris Gan
Geocaching
Take 24 satellites flying 12,000 miles over your head, add a simple hand held receiver that can tell how far it is from each of
these satellites, mix in over 675,000 hidden treasures and you have a brand new sport! Come try this new sport and find out the
science behind it.
Posted on November 12, 2008
November 14, 2008
Rich Bankhead and Gregory Reinemer
The 2nd Annual Physics show (Building 7)
Who will have the most fiery performance? Will the force be with them? Just how shocking will it be? Trust me; you don’t want to miss this one! This Science Seminar will be held in Building 7.
Posted on November 21, 2008
November 21, 2008
Tarisa Matsumoto-Maxfield
Rat Middens
Your mother says that you always made your bed, did your chores, ate your green veggies, and drank your milk. What would these
guys say you did? Come learn about these rodent archivists and the diaries they leave behind.
December 2, 2008
November 28, 2008
No Science Seminar
The college will be closed on Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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December 5, 2008
Kyle Evans and Kurt Giessel
Cryptography
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December 10, 2008