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SUMMARY:Drop-in Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday and Wednesday\, ongoing\, Woods Hole Wellbeing is providing guided meditation from 10:00-10:25am\, with the option to stay until 11am. No experience necessary\, all are welcome. Stop in for an easy 25-min break to nurture yourself and open possibilities\, or stay longer if you’d like. Each meditation is shaped for the people who show up\, and each has been completely different so far. Free. Space is limited\, so please reserve a spot at: https://www.woodsholewellbeing.com/classes.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/drop-in-guided-meditation-5/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Wellbeing\, 28A Water Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday and Wednesday\, ongoing\, Woods Hole Wellbeing is providing guided meditation from 10:00-10:25am\, with the option to stay until 11am. No experience necessary\, all are welcome. Stop in for an easy 25-min break to nurture yourself and open possibilities\, or stay longer if you’d like. Each meditation is shaped for the people who show up\, and each has been completely different so far. Free. Space is limited\, so please reserve a spot at: https://www.woodsholewellbeing.com/classes.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/drop-in-guided-meditation-6/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Wellbeing\, 28A Water Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday and Wednesday\, ongoing\, Woods Hole Wellbeing is providing guided meditation from 10:00-10:25am\, with the option to stay until 11am. No experience necessary\, all are welcome. Stop in for an easy 25-min break to nurture yourself and open possibilities\, or stay longer if you’d like. Each meditation is shaped for the people who show up\, and each has been completely different so far. Free. Space is limited\, so please reserve a spot at: https://www.woodsholewellbeing.com/classes.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/drop-in-guided-meditation-7/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Wellbeing\, 28A Water Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woods%20Hole%20Wellbeing":MAILTO:woodsholewellbeing@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday and Wednesday\, ongoing\, Woods Hole Wellbeing is providing guided meditation from 10:00-10:25am\, with the option to stay until 11am. No experience necessary\, all are welcome. Stop in for an easy 25-min break to nurture yourself and open possibilities\, or stay longer if you’d like. Each meditation is shaped for the people who show up\, and each has been completely different so far. Free. Space is limited\, so please reserve a spot at: https://www.woodsholewellbeing.com/classes.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/drop-in-guided-meditation-8/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Wellbeing\, 28A Water Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woods%20Hole%20Wellbeing":MAILTO:woodsholewellbeing@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T193000
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SUMMARY:Woods Hole Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:with live music from the Woods Hole Folk Orchestra \nAdults: $10 \nTeens: $5 \nDress casual\, wear comfortable shoes. \nMore info
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/woods-hole-contra-dance-3/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Community Hall\, 68 Water St.\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dinner & A Movie: Unfinished Business
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 4\, the Woods Hole Film Festival 2025-2026 Dinner & A Movie screening series continues with the narrative feature UNFINISHED BUSINESS by Michael Connolly. \nABOUT THE FILM:\nA gripping\, character-driven political drama about a veteran reporter’s quest to expose the truth behind a legendary politician’s reign on Beacon Hill. Set against the scenic backdrops of 1980s Boston and modern-day Martha’s Vineyard\, it is a tale of political power\, personal redemption\, and the price of blind ambition. It is a David and Goliath story – a hero’s story – for our time. \nDinner & A Movie is a program of the Winter/Spring Film Series\, twice-monthly in-person screenings of the best in independent film from October through June 2025. The screenings will be held in the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Redfield Auditorium\, located at 45 Water Street\, Woods Hole. The program includes films from the past Woods Hole Film Festival as well as other selections curated specifically for this series. \nBefore the screening ticket holders may receive a discount on the meal portion of dinner at the Captain Kidd Restaurant at 77 Water Street and the Quahog Republic Leeside Pub at 29 Railroad Ave\, Woods Hole. Contact the restaurants for details and reservations. \nThe screenings begin at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $18 and $12 for WHFF members\, student/military $10. Purchasing tickets online in advance is strongly encouraged\, as many of the screenings sell out in advance. \nTickets are on sale at www.woodsholefilmfestival.org\, and at the door if they are not sold out in advance. \nThe series is supported in part by Liam Maguire’s Irish Pub\, Autocamp\, Seasalt Cornwall\, the Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation and Cape Cod 5.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/dinner-a-movie-unfinished-business/
LOCATION:Redfield Auditorium\, Water Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woods%20Hole%20Film%20Festival":MAILTO:info@woodsholefilmfestival.org
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday and Wednesday\, ongoing\, Woods Hole Wellbeing is providing guided meditation from 10:00-10:25am\, with the option to stay until 11am. No experience necessary\, all are welcome. Stop in for an easy 25-min break to nurture yourself and open possibilities\, or stay longer if you’d like. Each meditation is shaped for the people who show up\, and each has been completely different so far. Free. Space is limited\, so please reserve a spot at: https://www.woodsholewellbeing.com/classes.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/drop-in-guided-meditation-9/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Wellbeing\, 28A Water Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woods%20Hole%20Wellbeing":MAILTO:woodsholewellbeing@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday and Wednesday\, ongoing\, Woods Hole Wellbeing is providing guided meditation from 10:00-10:25am\, with the option to stay until 11am. No experience necessary\, all are welcome. Stop in for an easy 25-min break to nurture yourself and open possibilities\, or stay longer if you’d like. Each meditation is shaped for the people who show up\, and each has been completely different so far. Free. Space is limited\, so please reserve a spot at: https://www.woodsholewellbeing.com/classes.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/drop-in-guided-meditation-10/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Wellbeing\, 28A Water Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woods%20Hole%20Wellbeing":MAILTO:woodsholewellbeing@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T210000
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SUMMARY:Dinner & A Movie: Out of Plain Sight
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 27\, the Woods Hole Film Festival 2025-2026 Dinner & A Movie screening series continues with the feature documentary OUT OF PLAIN SIGHT. \nABOUT THE FILM:\nNot far from Catalina Island\, aboard one of the most-advanced research ships in the world\, David Valentine discovered a corroded barrel on the seafloor that gave him chills. The full environmental horror sharpens into greater clarity once he calls Los Angeles Times journalist Rosanna Xia\, who pieces together a shocking revelation: In the years after World War II\, as many as half a million barrels of toxic waste had been quietly dumped into the ocean – and the consequences continue to haunt the world today. \nDirector Rosanna Xia and subjects from the film will be in attendance for a Q&A following the film. \nDinner & A Movie is a program of the Winter/Spring Film Series\, twice-monthly in-person screenings of the best in independent film from October through June 2025. The screenings will be held in the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Redfield Auditorium\, located at 45 Water Street\, Woods Hole. The program includes films from the past Woods Hole Film Festival as well as other selections curated specifically for this series. \nBefore the screening ticket holders may receive a discount on the meal portion of dinner at the Captain Kidd Restaurant at 77 Water Street and the Quahog Republic Leeside Pub at 29 Railroad Ave\, Woods Hole. Contact the restaurants for details and reservations. \nThe screenings begin at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $18 and $12 for WHFF members\, student/military $10. Purchasing tickets online in advance is strongly encouraged\, as many of the screenings sell out in advance. \nTickets are on sale at www.woodsholefilmfestival.org\, and at the door if they are not sold out in advance. \nThe series is supported in part by Liam Maguire’s Irish Pub\, Autocamp\, Seasalt Cornwall\, the Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation and Cape Cod 5.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/dinner-a-movie-out-of-plain-sight/
LOCATION:Redfield Auditorium\, Water Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woods%20Hole%20Film%20Festival":MAILTO:info@woodsholefilmfestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T193000
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SUMMARY:MBL Falmouth Forum Season Opener: “The Amazing Life of Butterflies” - Nipam Patel\, Director\, Marine Biological Laboratory
DESCRIPTION:For more than 30 years\, the Falmouth Forum\, presented by the Friends of the MBL\, has brought free cultural enrichment to our community. This season will feature captivating speakers that will deliver powerful talks with a wide range of subjects. \nLectures are free and open to the public for in-person and virtual attendance. Free parking is available in any MBL lot. No registration required for in-person attendance. \nDoors open at 7:00 PM\, lectures start at 7:30 PM\, unless noted otherwise below. \nAbstract:  Beauty may be “in the eye of the beholder\,” but butterflies undeniably hold a wide aesthetic appeal. Dr. Patel will explore how the colors and patterns of butterflies help them survive\, providing the ability to find mates\, hide when necessary\, and deter predators. For many butterflies and moths\, there are aspects of their lives that are equally fascinating\, but not very visible to us. For example\, some butterflies are entirely dependent on ants to complete their life cycle. In addition to discussing these topics\, there will also be an opportunity to view butterfly and moth specimens before and after the talk. \nNipam H. Patel is director of the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and a professor at the University of Chicago. He joined the MBL in 2018 from the University of California\, Berkeley\, where he was a professor and co-chair of the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology and a professor in the Department of Integrative Biology. Patel is the 20th scientist to serve as MBL director since its founding in 1888. Patel is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and an elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and has been awarded numerous honors\, including the Schubert Endowed Chair and the William V. Power Endowed Chair at UC Berkeley\, the McKnight Scholars Neuroscience Fellowship Award\, and the A.O. Kowalevsky Medal and election to the Society for Developmental Biology Academy. Other past appointments include faculty curator at the Essig Museum of Entomology\, UC Berkeley\, and adjunct professor at the National Institute of Genetics in Shizuoka\, Japan.  The author of more than 130 scientific publications\, Patel was an editor of the journal Development (2009-2018) and serves on the editorial board of several other journals in the biological sciences. He has served on numerous advisory boards\, including the board of directors of the Society for Developmental Biology. Patel grew up in El Paso\, Texas\, and received an A.B. in Biology from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in Biology from Stanford University.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/mbl-falmouth-forum-season-opener-the-amazing-life-of-butterflies-nipam-patel-director-marine-biological-laboratory/
LOCATION:The Cornelia Clapp Auditorium\, MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250924T102500
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday and Wednesday\, ongoing\, Woods Hole Wellbeing is providing guided meditation from 10:00-10:25am\, with the option to stay until 11am. No experience necessary\, all are welcome. Stop in for an easy 25-min break to nurture yourself and open possibilities\, or stay longer if you’d like. Each meditation is shaped for the people who show up\, and each has been completely different so far. Free. Space is limited\, so please reserve a spot at: https://www.woodsholewellbeing.com/classes.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/drop-in-guided-meditation-11/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Wellbeing\, 28A Water Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woods%20Hole%20Wellbeing":MAILTO:woodsholewellbeing@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T110000
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SUMMARY:Bon Voyage Bubba
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Bubba’s big move to his new permanent home at the Fort-Wayne Zoo in Indiana\, we’re throwing him a party!\nJoin us on Saturday\, September 20\, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the seal pool to wish him well on his journey to his new home. There will be a farewell card to sign\, crafts\, Q&A with staff\, and an ice cake for Bubba.\n\nMore info
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/bon-voyage-bubba/
LOCATION:Northeast Fisheries Sciences Center (NEFSC)\, 166 Water Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250915T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250915T102500
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday and Wednesday\, ongoing\, Woods Hole Wellbeing will provide guided meditation from 10:00-10:25am\, with the option to stay until 11 for those who would like to. No experience necessary\, all are welcome. Pop over for just the first 25 minutes for an easy refresh to ground yourself and open possibilities during the workday\, or stay longer if you can. Space is limited\, so please reserve a spot at: https://www.woodsholewellbeing.com/classes.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/guided-meditation/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Wellbeing\, 28A Water Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woods%20Hole%20Wellbeing":MAILTO:woodsholewellbeing@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250906T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250906T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T214349Z
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SUMMARY:Woods Hole Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:with live music from the Woods Hole Folk Orchestra \nAdults: $10 \nTeens: $5 \nDress casual\, wear comfortable shoes. \nMore info
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/woods-hole-contra-dance-2/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Community Hall\, 68 Water St.\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250815T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
CREATED:20250613T122758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T122758Z
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SUMMARY:From Curiosity to Discovery: My Quest for Excellence in RNA Science
DESCRIPTION:Blanton Tolbert\, Jacob Gershon-Cohen Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics\, University of Pennsylvania \nRegistraton link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l7Z3mcTfQLOnQCC9xTC3KA#/registration \nBlanton S. Tolbert is Vice President of Science Leadership and Culture\, Howard Hughes Medical Institute; and Jacob Gershon-Cohen Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics\, University of Pennsylvania. Tolbert leads HHMI’s Center for the Advancement of Science Leadership and Culture where he directs a portfolio of current and new programs at the undergraduate and graduate level\, an initiative to better equip HHMI scientists to provide culturally aware mentorship\, a curriculum to grow scientists’ skills to maintain inclusive environments\, and activities to develop strategic equity-centered initiatives and partnerships.  Tolbert is also a Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of Pennsylvania.  The research in the Tolbert group focuses on the biochemical mechanisms by which RNA viruses replicate within the cellular environment. His group leverages their fundamental understanding of the molecular biology of these viruses to identify novel targets for therapeutic intervention. The team has collaborated with colleagues to develop compounds with the potential to delay or halt the replication of SARS-CoV-2 and EV-A71. Tolbert earned a BS in chemistry at University of South Carolina and a PhD in biophysics and structural biology at University of Rochester. He was an HHMI postdoctoral fellow at University of Maryland\, Baltimore County\, with HHMI Investigator Michael Summers. In 2016\, Tolbert received the inaugural Morton L. Mandel Award for Excellence in Research and Service from the CWRU chemistry department. In 2023\, he was recognized by the International Society for Antiviral Research with the Diversity in Science and Excellence Award.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/from-curiosity-to-discovery-my-quest-for-excellence-in-rna-science/
LOCATION:The Cornelia Clapp Auditorium\, MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
CREATED:20250613T123121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T123121Z
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SUMMARY:Woods Hole Science Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the world-class ocean science happening in Woods Hole! This family-friendly annual event features hands-on activities and opportunities to learn about Woods Hole’s six major science institutions\, the U.S. Coast Guard\, and local environment and education-focused non-profits.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/woods-hole-science-stroll-3/
LOCATION:Woods Hole
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250808T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
CREATED:20250613T122548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T122548Z
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SUMMARY:The Promise of Gene-Drives and Other Active Genetic Systems
DESCRIPTION:Porter Lecture \nEthan Bier\, Professor of Biology\, University of California San Diego \nLecture Abstract: This lecture will explore the application of CRISPR-based tools to gene drives and the development of other active genetic elements. Topics will include using CRISPR and gene drive principles in somatic cell genetics and genome engineering\, as well as real-world  applications of active genetics—such as combating insect-borne diseases like malaria\, reversing insecticide resistance\, and removing antibiotic resistance from bacteria in both environmental and clinical contexts. The lecture will also address the ethical considerations surrounding CRISPR and other transformative biological technologies. \nEthan Bier is a distinguished professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at UC San Diego\, using genetic strategies to study evolution and development. Most recently\, his lab developed active genetic systems that bypass the standard rules of Mendelian genetics. He graduated from UCSD in 1978 with degrees in Biology and Mathematics\, received his Ph.D. from Harvard Medical School  (1978-1985)\, and did his postdoctoral studies at UCSF with Drs. Lily and Yuh Nung Jan (1985-90)\, and then assumed a faculty position at UCSD in 1990. \nAbout the Porter Lecture\nThe annual Porter Lecture is held in honor of Dr. Keith Roberts Porter\, a former Director of the MBL considered by many to be the “Father” of cell biology. It is sponsored by the Keith R. Porter Endowment\, whose goal is to support communication and education in cell biology.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/the-promise-of-gene-drives-and-other-active-genetic-systems/
LOCATION:The Cornelia Clapp Auditorium\, MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
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SUMMARY:Woods Hole Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:with live music from the Woods Hole Folk Orchestra \nAdults: $10 \nTeens: $5 \nDress casual\, wear comfortable shoes. \nMore info
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/woods-hole-contra-dance/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Community Hall\, 68 Water St.\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
CREATED:20250613T122249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T122249Z
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SUMMARY:No Ordinary Vampire Fish: Insights from Sea Lampreys on Neuroscience and Human Health
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Morgan\, MBL Senior Scientist and Director of the Bell Center \nRegistration link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zNh_-vNkRdeyjouNywvWgw#/registration \nJennifer Morgan’s laboratory investigates the mechanisms of neuronal communication\, particularly how spinal cord injury and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disrupt neurotransmission at the synapses. Using sea lampreys as a model organism\, her team explores regenerative processes such as axon and synapse regrowth to restore function after injury. Her lab explores how condensate biology can explain the sufficient clustering of synaptic vesicles within the synapse\, which is necessary for neurotransmission to occur\, and the contributions of condensates to disease pathogenesis.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/no-ordinary-vampire-fish-insights-from-sea-lampreys-on-neuroscience-and-human-health/
LOCATION:The Cornelia Clapp Auditorium\, MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
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SUMMARY:Woods Hole Film Festival
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URL:https://woodshole.com/event/woods-hole-film-festival-2/
LOCATION:Woods Hole
ORGANIZER;CN="Woods%20Hole%20Film%20Festival":MAILTO:info@woodsholefilmfestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250725T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
CREATED:20250613T122055Z
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SUMMARY:Mechanisms of Adaptive Behavior: From Moments to Millennia
DESCRIPTION:Forbes Lecture\nVanessa Ruta\, Gabrielle H. Reem and Herbert J. Kayden Professor; Investigator\, HHMI\, The Rockefeller University \nRegistration link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nyr6g3hJSeCJ_siL_jMaJw#/registration \nLecture Abstract: Animals display fantastic diversity in their behaviors within and across different species. Ruta’s lab has been using the concise neural circuitry of Drosophila to elucidate how nervous systems are adapted over different timescales\, through individual experience or evolutionary selection\, to give rise to flexible variations in behavior. By applying an interdisciplinary perspective\, from the structure of sensory receptors to the algorithms of complex behaviors\, they have begun to shed light on how behaviors can be modified at the level of molecular\, synaptic\, and circuit motifs. \nAbout the Forbes Lecture\nSince 1959\, The Grass Foundation has supported the Forbes Lecture\, a private foundation supporting research and education in neuroscience. The lectures are given in honor of the pioneering neurobiologist Alexander Forbes. Traditionally\, the Forbes lecturer also works alongside the Grass Fellowship Program for several weeks at the MBL.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/mechanisms-of-adaptive-behavior-from-moments-to-millennia/
LOCATION:The Cornelia Clapp Auditorium\, MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250718T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
CREATED:20250613T121808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T121808Z
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SUMMARY:Physics Meets Biology: How Vinaigrette Informed Our Understanding of Cellular Organization
DESCRIPTION:Geraldine Seydoux\, Sheldon Professor of Medical Discovery\, Investigator\, HHMI\, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine \nRegistration link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FlpBxE-1SHmm6aLqGb221Q#/registration \nLecture Abstract: Seydoux will discuss the emerging concept of “biomolecular condensates.”  It has long been appreciated that cells use membrane-bound organelles\, like mitochondria and nuclei\, to compartmentalize cellular functions. “Biomolecular condensates” are a newly appreciated type of cellular compartments that assemble by phase separation without the help of membranes. Seydoux will discuss how scientists working at the Marine Biological Laboratory first stumbled onto this concept\, and how principles borrowed from physics and food science have guided investigations of these enigmatic cellular structures.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/physics-meets-biology-how-vinaigrette-informed-our-understanding-of-cellular-organization/
LOCATION:The Cornelia Clapp Auditorium\, MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250711T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
CREATED:20250613T121624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T121624Z
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SUMMARY:It’s Elementary: Making Food More Nutritious
DESCRIPTION:Glassman Lecture\nMary Lou Guerinot\, Ronald and Deborah Harris Professor in the Sciences\, Department of Biology\, Dartmouth College \nRegistration link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oVMHm6W3QiWEFXuN6mHo_g#/registration \nLecture Abstract: Deficiencies of metal micronutrients commonly limit plant growth and reduce crop yields.  Because plants are the primary dietary source of micronutrients for most people\, enhancing their nutritional content has important implications for human health.   Guerinot’s team addresses this challenge by combining high-throughput elemental analysis via inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)\, and high-resolution imaging via synchrotron X-ray fluorescence (SXRF) to identify and characterize genes involved in metal uptake\, distribution\, and storage.  Their research focuses on the essential micronutrients iron\, manganese\, and zinc. \nHer team is applying similar methods to investigate how arsenic—a non-threshold\, Class 1 human carcinogen—accumulates in plants. This work is especially critical for rice\, a staple food for more than half the global population and a major dietary source of arsenic. Understanding the molecular and physiological mechanisms that allow arsenic to enter and accumulate in rice grains is essential for developing strategies to reduce its presence and protect public health. \nMary Lou Guerinot is the Ronald and Deborah Harris Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Dartmouth College.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology at Cornell University and her Ph.D. in biology from Dalhousie University\, followed by postdoctoral studies at the University of Maryland and the DOE–MSU Plant Research Laboratory.  She has served as chair of the Department of Biological Sciences\, Associate Dean of the Faculty for the Sciences\, and\, Vice Provost.  She is a Past President of the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) and is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and ASPB.  She was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2016.  She is a recipient of the Dartmouth Graduate Mentoring Award\, the Dean of Faculty Award for Outstanding Mentoring and Advising\, and the Dennis R. Hoagland Award and Stephen Hales Prize from ASPB.  Professor Guerinot is a molecular geneticist whose principal expertise and research interests are in the areas of metal transport and the regulation of gene expression by metals.  For most of the world\, plants are the major point of entry for metals into the food chain\, so her work is laying the foundation for crops that offer sustainable solutions for malnutrition and for decreasing exposure to toxic metals. \nAbout the Glassman Lecture\nThe Glassman Lecture is held in honor of the late Harold N. Glassman\, who left a generous bequest to the MBL. This bequest resulted in the establishment of the Harold N. Glassman fund\, the income from which is used to support an annual Friday Evening Lecture on an important topic in biological research.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/its-elementary-making-food-more-nutritious/
LOCATION:The Cornelia Clapp Auditorium\, MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
CREATED:20250607T200913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T212722Z
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SUMMARY:Woods Hole Contra Dancing
DESCRIPTION:with live music from the Woods Hole Folk Orchestra \nAdults: $10 \nTeens: $5 \nDress casual\, wear comfortable shoes. \nMore info
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/woods-hole-contra-dancing/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Community Hall\, 68 Water St.\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250704T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
CREATED:20250616T120228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T120228Z
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SUMMARY:July 4th Parade in Woods Hole
DESCRIPTION:The Woods Hole Fourth of July parade\, founded by the Marine Biological Laboratory\, features music\, costumes\, and dancing\, all in celebration ofscience. This uniquely nerdy event kicks off at noon on School Street in Woods Hole\, ending at Waterfront Park near the Rachel Carson statue.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/july-4th-parade-in-woods-hole/
LOCATION:Woods Hole
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250627T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
CREATED:20250613T121428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T121428Z
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SUMMARY:From Planarians to Parasites: Mechanisms Regulating Germ Cells and Developmental Plasticity
DESCRIPTION:Phil Newmark\, Burnell R. Roberts Chair in Regenerative Biology at the Morgridge Institute for Research \nRegistration link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MinAjX0QTx2vVt3-6oUPzg \nLecture Abstract: Planarians are free-living flatworms with extraordinary regenerative abilities. In addition to their somatic tissues\, planarians can also regenerate their germ cells. Newmark will review his studies on the systemic control of reproductive system development and regeneration in planarians. He will then present recent work identifying niche-derived factors that regulate germ cell development. This work will show how such signals are deployed differently between planarians and their parasitic cousins\, the schistosomes\, with important implications for the evolution of these parasites. He will also discuss how his team’s efforts to understand the early development of schistosomes have uncovered a novel strategy these parasites use to evade the host immune system.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/from-planarians-to-parasites-mechanisms-regulating-germ-cells-and-developmental-plasticity/
LOCATION:The Cornelia Clapp Auditorium\, MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250620T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
CREATED:20250613T121205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T121205Z
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SUMMARY:Zebrafish at the Frontline: Investigating Epilepsy Genes and Cultivating New Science Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth Lecture\nGerald Downes\, Professor\, Biology Department\, University of Massachusetts Amherst \nRegistration link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tozfhd2IQn-OG5nkHA9hpQ
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/zebrafish-at-the-frontline-investigating-epilepsy-genes-and-cultivating-new-science-leaders/
LOCATION:The Cornelia Clapp Auditorium\, MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250613T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
CREATED:20250613T120946Z
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SUMMARY:Staying True to the Indispensable Values of Science
DESCRIPTION:E.B. Wilson History and Philosophy of Science Lecture\nHolden Thorp\, Editor-in-Chief\, Science Magazine \nRegistration Link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zgVJaP7JQ5KVn8gnkbzosA \nLecture Abstract: The fundamental fabric of science is under attack in the United States.  The long-standing social contract\, through which the federal government shares responsibility for scientific infrastructure with academic and research institutions\, is under strain. Isolated studies and individual opinions are being used to discredit entire fields. To endure and thrive\, science must remain steadfast in its core values: independence\, inclusivity\, rigorous peer review\, and the pursuit of convergent evidence. This resilience also demands humility—recognizing the moments when science falls short\, and that American science is just one part of a global endeavor dedicated to advancing knowledge and promoting justice. \nHolden Thorp became Editor-in-Chief of the Science family of journals on 28 October 2019. He came to Science from Washington University\, where he was provost from 2013 to 2019 and professor from 2013 to 2023.  He is currently a professor at George Washington University and is on leave to serve as the editor-in-chief of Science.  Thorp joined Washington University after spending three decades at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)\, where he served as the 10th chancellor from 2008 through 2013.  Thorp earned a Bachelor of Science degree from UNC\, a doctorate in chemistry from the California Institute of Technology\, and completed postdoctoral work at Yale University. He holds honorary degrees from Hofstra University and North Carolina Wesleyan College. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, the National Academy of Inventors\, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. \nAbout the E.B. Wilson History and Philosophy of Science Lecture\nThe E.B. Wilson History and Philosophy of Science Lecture is given annually on a topic relevant to the history and/or philosophy of science. The Wilson Lecture was endowed in 2014 by Richard Creath and Jane Maienschein\, MBL Fellow\, and is named in honor of Edmund Beecher Wilson\, a pioneering cytologist and geneticist and one of the MBL’s earliest investigators and instructors. Wilson remained affiliated with the MBL as a researcher and trustee throughout his life.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/staying-true-to-the-indispensable-values-of-science/
LOCATION:The Cornelia Clapp Auditorium\, MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250227T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
CREATED:20250219T133307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T133447Z
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SUMMARY:WHOI's Ocean Encounters: Cities and the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Challenges and opportunities in the urban ocean\nMany of the world’s largest cities are located on the coast\, where people and infrastructure strike a tenuous balance with marine life and ecosystems. In these urban oceans heavily altered by pollution and human activities\, who struggles and who thrives? Join us as we explore impacts\, adaptations\, and new possibilities in urban ocean regions around the world. \nFor our Zoom viewers: We now have ASL interpretation! To enable\, please click the ASL button at the bottom of your Zoom screen.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/whois-ocean-encounters-cities-and-the-sea/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250207T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T141758
CREATED:20241218T232723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T232723Z
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SUMMARY:MBL Falmouth Forum: "The Octopus as Tech: Exploring the Science\, Art\, and Technological Potential of Nature's Most Spectacular Color Change Artist" - Roger Hanlon\, Senior Scientist\, MBL
DESCRIPTION:For more than 30 years\, the Falmouth Forum\, presented by the Friends of the MBL\, has brought free cultural enrichment to our community. This season will feature captivating speakers that will deliver powerful talks with a wide range of subjects. Lectures are free and open to the public for in-person and virtual attendance. Free parking is available in any MBL lot. No registration required for in-person attendance. Doors open at 7:00 PM\, lectures start at 7:30 PM. \nLecture Abstract: Cephalopods (octopus\, squid\, and cuttlefish) exhibit the fastest color changes known on Earth\, a capability made possible by direct neural control of their skin’s color\, pattern\, and 3-D texture. This presentation will take you on a diving extravaganza\, showcasing the beauty of ocean habitats and how we gather naturalistic data on animal behavior. Hanlon will briefly review the sensory capabilities of cephalopods\, then focus on their visual perception of natural backgrounds\, which guides their dynamic camouflage and signaling. This process\, often executed in less than a second\, is highly effective even in complex environments like coral reefs. \nHanlon will also describe how the cephalopod brain translates sensory input into motor output\, creating precise body patterns for camouflage and communication. The emphasis will shift to the neurophysiology of skin chromatophores and iridophores. Hanlon will share insights from his team’s collaborations with the art community—particularly the Rhode Island School of Design—as they explore the nature of color and pattern. Finally\, he will present recent advancements in bio-inspired materials and engineering\, which mimic cephalopods’ rapid color pattern changes for various practical applications. \nRoger Hanlon is a leading expert on cephalopod behavior\, especially their camouflage abilities\, which are unmatched in the animal kingdom. He is a diving biologist — he and his collaborators conduct field studies of cephalopods in several parts of the world’s oceans\, as well as a wide range of laboratory experimentation to quantify field observations\, including their mechanisms of visual perception and sensory integration as well as the functional morphology of the complex skin that produces the changeable body patterns. Hanlon’s laboratory is highly collaborative and works at multiple levels of integration: from molecules to behavior to whole organisms (the lab’s primary focus) to ec
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/mbl-falmouth-forum-the-octopus-as-tech-exploring-the-science-art-and-technological-potential-of-natures-most-spectacular-color-change-artist-roger-hanlon-senior-scientist-mbl/
LOCATION:The Cornelia Clapp Auditorium\, MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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