Science on Screen FREE science education series

The State and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are partnering to bring a series of three, cutting-edge science presentations for all to Modesto’s historic State Theatre. Students can spend, at no cost whatsoever, three afternoons ~ Feb. 13, March 12 and April 9 ~ learning from LLNL scientists presenting topics ranging from Computer Simulations: Earthquakes in the S.F. Bay Area to iCHIPE: Human Physiology in The Palm of Your Hand. Each talk is paired with a popular feature film, plus each student will have an opportunity to earn extra classroom credits, receive LLNL swag, and can help win $500 to be used for equipment for their school’s science program. Teens can come and learn in a fun, entertaining and dynamic environment in which parents and teachers are also welcome to attend at no charge. iCHIP: Human Physiology in The Palm of Your Hand Elizabeth Wheeler, PhD and Monica Moya, PhD - Bioengineer Dr. Wheeler is a group leader in LLNL Materials Engineering Division, a career she began after receiving her PhD in Chemical Engineering from Sanford University. Dr. Moya is a biomedical engineer and researcher. A former National Institutes of Health fellow, she is now the principal investigator of 3D bioprinting at LLNL. 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. iCHIP: Human Physiology in The Palm of Your Hand 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Movie: The Fantastic Voyage (PG 1966) Contact : State Theatre Phone : BOX OFFICE (209) 527-4697 Email : Web Site : thestate.org