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Café Scientifique is a popular program that brings teenagers from all walks of life together to explore, discuss, and debate the latest ideas in science and technology. Stimulating conversations with experts working on the cutting-edge of scientific research take place in a social setting. It is a place where all teens are welcome and ideas are shared. For each Café, follow-up events are scheduled to give participants a chance to explore aspects of the Café topic in greater depth.
November Café
A Vaccine for Cancer?
Michelle A. Ozbun
Rebecca Hartley
Nov 19 Española/Pojoaque
closeNov 13 Los Alamos
Nov 19 Albuquerque
Nov 20 Santa Fe
At least 20% of all cancers worldwide are caused by viruses and bacteria. Eliminating infections with these agents is a primary approach to preventing the development of these cancers. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is an ideal example of this tactic. Clinical trials demonstrate nearly 100% vaccine effectiveness in preventing certain precancers caused by HPV. Join us for a presentation of the science behind the vaccine and a discussion of who should be vaccinated and the roadblocks associated with global vaccination implementation.
DNA Follow-up Cafés
ALBUQUERQUE:
Join us for a debate about "Whether the world is better off with the development of genetically modified crops." Experts will initiate a debate on this topic and the youth are invited to join in. The program will be held Oct 29 at 7-8:30 PM in the Center for High Technology Materials at UNM.
SANTA FE:
Join us for a tour of the National Center for Genomic Resources on Oct 30, 7-8:30 PM. Teens, RSVP to M Scher Dow as space is limited to 20.
A second follow up activity will be offered on Nov 13 at 7-8:30 PM at Santa Fe Complex. Join us for a hands on activity exploring DNA. You will learn to extract, separate and identify DNA sequences just like it is done in CSI. This program will be offered by LANL's Joint Genome Institute team. Space is limited to 30 so, send an RSVP to M Scher Dow.ESPANOLA/POJOAQUE:
Join us for a hands on activity exploring DNA. You will learn to extract, separate and identify DNA sequences just like it is done in CSI. This program will be offered twice, once on Oct 29 and again on Nov 12. The program will be held at Northern NM College at 7-8:30 PM in Room GE 204/205 both nights. Teens, RSVP to M Scher Dow as space is limited to 20 each night.
LOS ALAMOS
Join us for a hands on activity exploring DNA. You will learn to extract, separate and identify DNA sequences just like it is done in CSI. This program will be offered by LANL's Joint Genome Institute team on Nov 6 at Bradbury Science Museum at 7-8:30 PM. Sign up in Ms Boerigter's classroom, as space is limited to 30.
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