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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:20260404T091810
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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:20260404T091810
CREATED: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:20260404T091810
CREATED:20250607T212902Z
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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:20260404T091810
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:20260404T091810
CREATED:20250613T124047Z
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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:20260404T091810
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:20260404T091810
CREATED: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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250711T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
CREATED: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:20260404T091810
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:20260404T091810
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:20260404T091810
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:20260404T091810
CREATED: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:20260404T091810
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:20260404T091810
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:20260404T091810
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250110T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
CREATED:20241218T211949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T232700Z
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SUMMARY:MBL Falmouth Forum: “The Poisoner's Guide to Life” - Deborah Blum\, Science Journalist/Author
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. \nA book signing will follow the presentation \nLecture Abstract: This talk will explore the historical use of poisons in murder\, examining the ethical decisions societies make when allowing lethal compounds to be widely accessible for economic reasons. It will also delve into how killers\, particularly female poisoners—the focus of the author’s upcoming book—have exploited this availability. Additionally\, the talk will highlight the efforts of scientists to detect the use of poisonous substances and leverage that knowledge to bring perpetrators to justice. \nDeborah Blum is a Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist and author\, currently serving as the director of the Knight Science Journalism Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Her recent works focus on toxicology and the presence of poisonous compounds in daily life. Notable titles include “The Poisoner’s Handbook\,” a national bestseller\, and “The Poison Squad\,” recognized as a New York Times Notable Book; both have been adapted into PBS documentaries. Blum’s writings have appeared in publications such as The New York Times\, Wired\, Scientific American\, and Science magazine. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a lifetime associate of the National Academy of Sciences\, honored for her contributions to science communication. \nJoin Us for Dinner\nAn optional buffet dinner precedes each Falmouth Forum lecture.\n6:00 PM: Swope Center\, 5 North Street\, Woods Hole\nTickets: $40/each or reserve a table of eight\nPurchase tickets in advance at: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25623.\nRegistration for the dinners close one week prior to the event.\nWe regret that no tickets will be sold at the door.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/mbl-falmouth-forum-the-poisoners-guide-to-life-deborah-blum-science-journalist-author/
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:20241206T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
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SUMMARY:MBL Falmouth Forum: “Provincetown: A Century of Creativity” - Christine McCarthy\, CEO\, Provincetown Art Association and Museum
DESCRIPTION:Lectures are 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. \n This lecture will trace the beginnings of the Provincetown Art Colony and the significant role that the Provincetown Art Association and Museum has played in preserving one of the most important legacies in American art history. \nChristine McCarthy is the Chief Executive Officer of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) in Provincetown\, MA (since 2001). She is responsible for all artistic\, administrative\, fiscal and strategic directions of the largest presenter of Cape Cod art by national\, regional and international artists.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/mbl-falmouth-forum-provincetown-a-century-of-creativity-christine-mccarthy-ceo-provincetown-art-association-and-museum/
LOCATION:Marine Biological Laboratory\, 7 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;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
CREATED:20241124T152747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T134232Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Saturday is a nationally recognized day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their local communities. When we talk about supporting small business in Woods Hole\, it’s practically impossible to not! Most Woods Hole businesses are independently owned\, and even a small shift in holiday spending towards a local business translates to a stronger local economy\, jobs and a more resilient community.  Each year on Small Business Saturday you can expect local retail stores to offer a sale or discount\, while our local restaurants typically participate by offering a happy hour special. \n\n\n\nShopping\n\n\n\nHandworks: 10% off \n\n\n\nMasterson Made: 20% off everything \n\n\n\nMBL Gift Shop: 20% off everything\, including sale \n\n\n\nSoft as a Grape: $199.99-$29.99 for familu favorites \n\n\n\nDining\n\n\n\nCaptain Kidd: $1 oysters & wings from 3-5pm \n\n\n\nLandfall: Happy Hour from 4-6pm & 10% off gift cards \n\n\n\nPie in the Sky: $1 hot coffee or tea & 20% off merchandise \n\n\n\nThe Leeside: 50% off appetizer 5-7pm & $5 free gift card for every $35 gift card purchase \n\n\n\nWoods Hole Market & General Store: Holiday Gift Basket raffle \n\nLodging\n\nWoods Hole Inn: 20% off gift certificates \n\n\n\nTreehouse Lodge: 20% off gift certificates
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/small-business-saturday-2/
LOCATION:Woods Hole
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodshole.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SBS-2024-banner.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241122T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
CREATED:20240925T123513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T123715Z
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SUMMARY:MBL Falmouth Forum: “The Horseshoe Crab: Ancient Mariner and Modern Medicine” - Michael Dawson\, Biologist
DESCRIPTION:Lectures are 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: Horseshoe crabs are iconic animals of Cape Cod with a fascinating biology\, some of which will be explored in this talk. Topics include their life cycle\, conservation status\, unique blood clotting mechanism\, and the discovery of Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) at the Marine Biological Laboratory. LAL testing has greatly benefited those who have received injectable therapies like vaccinations\, intravenous solutions\, and drugs\, as well as treatments with certain medical devices. Additionally\, the LAL test is used to diagnose suspected systemic fungal infections. \nMichael Dawson received an undergraduate degree in Zoology from the University of Wales and a Ph.D. from the Department of Oceanography at the University of Southampton\, both in the United Kingdom. Before graduate school\, he worked in Cambridge\, MA on the potential for marine bacteria to degrade oil in their environment. After earning his doctorate\, he taught Environmental Science for three years at the Roehampton Institute (now Roehampton University) in London. He then joined Associates of Cape Cod\, Inc. (ACC) in Falmouth\, MA\, where he worked for thirty years. During his time at ACC\, he advanced to Senior Vice President\, overseeing the production of reagents\, instrumentation\, and software. He concluded his career as the Director of Regulatory Affairs. While at ACC he gave presentations and taught courses around the world for organizations ranging from the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia to the Hyannis Rotary Club. He has served on the Horseshoe Crab Conservation Committee (now the Horseshoe Crab Conservation Association) on Cape Cod and the Advisory Panel to the Horseshoe Crab Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/mbl-falmouth-forum-the-horseshoe-crab-ancient-mariner-and-modern-medicine-michael-dawson-biologist/
LOCATION:Marine Biological Laboratory\, 7 MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodshole.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Michael-Dawson-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
CREATED:20241017T163000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T163000Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween in the Hole
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/halloween-in-the-hole-3/
LOCATION:Woods Hole
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241023T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
CREATED:20241017T170310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T170405Z
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SUMMARY:WHOI's Ocean Encounters: Geology Rocks!
DESCRIPTION:Careers exploring volcanoes\, earthquakes\, and more\nWant to sail the world to measure seismic activity at the bottom of the ocean? Detect fault zones and protect people from earthquakes and tsunamis? Or just geek out over cool rocks and the inner workings of our planet? A career in geology may be just the thing! \nJoin us as we talk with three people with very different jobs—all in geology—about how they got into the field and where their careers are taking them. \nHost and Panels\nWHOI host: Véronique LaCapra\, Director of Special Projects \nHannah Brewer\, seismometer technician \nWHOI Rufus Catchings\, research geophysicist \nUSGS Denali Kincaid\, volcanologist \nREGISTER
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/https-whoi-edu-zoom-us-webinar-register-wn_qnfcupcbtnkx_0b0jtyrva-registration/
LOCATION:MA
ORGANIZER;CN="Woods%20Hole%20Oceanographic%20Institution":MAILTO:information@whoi.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241018T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
CREATED:20240925T130414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T130610Z
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SUMMARY:MBL Falmouth Forum: “Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson” - Rebecca Roberts\, Author
DESCRIPTION:Lectures are 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.\nA book signing will follow the presentation \nLecture Abstract: While this nation has yet to elect its first woman president—and though history has downplayed her role—just over a century ago a woman became the nation’s first acting president. In fact\, she was born in 1872\, and her name was Edith Bolling Galt Wilson. She climbed her way out of Appalachian poverty and into the highest echelons of American power and in 1919 effectively acted as the first woman president of the U.S. (before women could even vote nationwide) when her husband\, Woodrow Wilson\, was incapacitated. Beautiful\, brilliant\, charismatic\, catty\, and calculating\, she was a complicated figure whose personal quest for influence reshaped the position of First Lady into one of political prominence forever. And still\, nobody truly understands who she was. \nRebecca Boggs Roberts is an award-winning educator\, author\, and speaker\, and is a leading historian of American women’s suffrage and civic participation. Her books include the award-winning The Suffragist Playbook: Your Guide to Changing the World; Suffragists in Washington\, D.C.: The 1913 Parade and the Fight for the Vote; and Historic Congressional Cemetery. She is currently deputy director of events at the Library of Congress and has previously worked as a journalist\, producer\, tour guide\, forensic anthropologist\, event planner\, political consultant\, jazz singer\, and radio talk show host. Roberts serves on the board of the National Archives Foundation\, on the Council of Advisors of the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation\, and on the Editorial Advisory Committee of the White House Historical Association. She lives in Washington\, DC\, with her husband\, their three sons\, and a long-eared hound dog. \nJoin Us for Dinner\nAn optional buffet dinner precedes each Falmouth Forum lecture.\n6:00 PM: Swope Center\, 5 North Street\, Woods Hole\nTickets: $40/each or reserve a table of eight\nPurchase tickets at https://www.mbl.edu/events/falmouth-forum\nRegistration for the dinners close one week prior to the event. We regret that no tickets will be sold at the door.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/mbl-falmouth-forum-untold-power-the-fascinating-rise-and-complex-legacy-of-first-lady-edith-wilson-rebecca-roberts-author/
LOCATION:Marine Biological Laboratory\, 7 MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodshole.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rebecca-Roberts.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240929T020000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
CREATED:20240917T194425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T123022Z
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SUMMARY:MBL Falmouth Forum: "From Falmouth to the West Wing—A Speechwriter’s Journey" - Terry Szuplat\, Author
DESCRIPTION:Lectures are 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. Please Note: This lecture is on a Sunday at 2pm. \nA book signing will follow the presentation \nLecture Abstract: Terry Szuplat\, one of President Obama’s longest-serving White House speechwriters\, will share the valuable lessons he learned in that role. He will explain how these insights can help anyone become a more compelling speaker\, communicator\, and leader in their own work and daily life. In addition to discussing his debut book\, Say It Well: Find Your Voice\, Speak Your Mind\, Inspire Any Audience\, Terry will reflect on his journey from his hometown of Falmouth\, Massachusetts\, to working alongside President Obama in the Oval Office\, aboard Air Force One\, and during their visits to more than 40 countries. \nTerry Szuplat\, a 1991 graduate of Falmouth High School\, served as a special assistant to President Barack Obama and a member of the National Security Council staff from 2009-2017\, and as deputy director of the White House Speechwriting Office from 2013-2017. Today\, he teaches political speechwriting as an adjunct professorial lecturer at his alma mater\, American University’s School of Public Affairs\, and runs his own speechwriting firm\, Global Voices Communications. Originally from East Falmouth\, he now lives outside Washington\, D.C. with his wife and two children.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/mbl-falmouth-forum-from-falmouth-to-the-west-wing-a-speechwriters-journey-terry-szuplat-author/
LOCATION:Marine Biological Laboratory\, 7 MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://woodshole.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Terry-Szuplat.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240920T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240920T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
CREATED:20240917T194201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T123033Z
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SUMMARY:MBL Falmouth Forum: “Story and Community” - Jay Allison\, Founder of WCAI
DESCRIPTION:Lectures are 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: Stories bring us together and tear us apart. Wherever we live\, we are tied to our neighbors by vicinity if not by affinity. In Allison’s work he focuses on bringing the two together. In a divided time\, finding ways to listen is one protection against fighting; true narratives defend against false ones; connection is an antidote to polarization. Allison will talk about the hope he has for public media values in radio\, on the internet\, and in podcasting\, using examples from The Moth\, WCAI\, Transom.org\, and his favorite artists and producers. \nJay Allison is the founder\, collaborator\, host\, and producer of The Moth Radio Hour\, Atlantic Public Media\, Transom.org\, PRX.org\, This I Believe\, Lost & Found Sound\, and public radio station WCAI on Cape Cod where he lives. He has created hundreds of documentaries and received most of the broadcasting awards\, including the DuPont-Columbia Silver and Gold Batons and six Peabodys.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/mbl-falmouth-forum-story-and-community-jay-allison-founder-of-wcai/
LOCATION:Marine Biological Laboratory\, 7 MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodshole.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jay-Allison-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240818T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240818T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
CREATED:20240614T021018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T181342Z
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SUMMARY:Falmouth Road Race
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 ASICS Falmouth Road Race promises to be an exciting event celebrating 52 years of running the iconic course along the sea\, giving back to the community and promoting running\, health and fitness!
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/falmouth-road-race/
LOCATION:MA
ORGANIZER;CN="Woods%20Hole%20Oceanographic%20Institution":MAILTO:information@whoi.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240816T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240816T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
CREATED:20240802T173959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T181402Z
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SUMMARY:MBL Friday Evening Lecture Series: “Expanding Health Insurance: What Does It Do and What Does That Mean?” Amy Finkelstein\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
DESCRIPTION:Lectures are open to the public for in-person and virtual attendance. No registration required for in-person attendance.\nDoors open at 7:30 PM\, lectures start at 8 PM. \nExpanding health insurance has been a major policy focus in the U.S. from the Truman era to Obamacare. But what does expanding health insurance actually do for those who receive it\, and how should future administrations prioritize further expansions relative to other policy goals\, such as basic income support? This presentation will use the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment – a landmark randomized controlled trial of the impact of covering low-income uninsured adults with insurance – to present some surprising findings on what health insurance does – and does not – do\, and how such results may challenge our thinking about different policy options going forward. \nAmy Finkelstein is the John & Jennie S. MacDonald Professor of Economics at MIT. Finkelstein’s areas of specialization are public finance and health economics. She has received numerous awards for her research\, including a MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius’ Fellowship (2018) and the John Bates Clark Medal (2012)\, given annually to the economist under the age of 40 who has made the most significant contribution to economic thought and knowledge. She has also received awards for graduate student teaching and graduate student advising at MIT. \nShe is the co-founder and co-Scientific Director of J-PAL North America\, a research center at MIT that encourages and facilitates randomized evaluations of important domestic policy issues\, the founding Editor of American Economic Review: Insights\, and the co-Director of the Economics of Health Program at the National Bureau of Economic Research. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine. She also is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and of the Econometric Society. \nThe author of numerous peer-reviewed papers\, she is co-author (with Liran Einav) of We’ve Got You Covered: Rebooting American Health Care (Portfolio\, 2023) and co-author (with Ray Fisman and Liran Einav) of Risky Business: Why Insurance Markets Fail and What To Do About It (Yale University Press\, 2023). \nShe received her PhD in Economics from MIT in 2001\, an M.Phil in Economics from Oxford in 1997 where she studied as a Marshall Scholar\, and an A.B. in Government summa cum laude from Harvard in 1995. Prior to joining the MIT faculty in 2005\, she was a Junior Fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows. She is a proud alumna of the Woods Hole Children’s School of Science.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/mbl-friday-evening-lecture-series-expanding-health-insurance-what-does-it-do-and-what-does-that-mean-amy-finkelstein-massachusetts-institute-of-technology/
LOCATION:Marine Biological Laboratory\, 7 MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodshole.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Amy_Finkelstein.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
CREATED:20240614T024647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T181411Z
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SUMMARY:Woods Hole Science Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Stroll through the streets of Woods Hole to see science demos\, hands on activities\, crafts for kids.  Get close up views of oceanographic robots and instruments.  This is a fun event for the entire family!
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/woods-hole-science-stroll-2/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240809T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
CREATED:20240802T174101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T181421Z
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SUMMARY:MBL Friday Evening Lecture Series: “Attack of the Killer Plants!” Neelima Sinha\, University of California Davis
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re in Woods Hole or halfway around the world\, join us for this venerable MBL lecture series. \nLectures are free and open to the public for in-person and virtual attendance. No registration required for in-person attendance. Doors open at 7:30 PM\, lectures start at 8 PM in the Cornelia Clapp Auditorium. \nThe lifestyle strategy for most plants is an autotrophic one—they generate their food by photosynthesis using atmospheric CO2 and sunlight. Other essential nutrients are obtained by absorption from the soil. But this is not a universal strategy\, and a subset of plants have either partially or totally given up photosynthesis and rely on animals or other plants for carbon and other nutrients. These plants make structures that trap insects or small mammals or penetrate other plant parts to obtain their nutrition. The trapping structures\, made by the first subset of plants\, called carnivorous plants\, are often leaf-derived. While the second subset\, called parasitic plants\, use unique organs called haustoria to penetrate host tissues to acquire nutrients. Both carnivorous and parasitic plants are ecologically interesting\, and no doubt play important roles in their unique ecological niches. However\, many parasitic plants have become major global agricultural threats leading to huge crop losses worldwide. They actively identify and parasitize their host plants and have sparked a flurry of research into the parasitism mechanisms they use so control strategies can be devised. \nNeelima Sinha is a Distinguished Professor in Plant Biology. During her MS in Botany at Lucknow University in India she focused on understanding the breadth of form in plants. During her doctoral studies in Botany at the University of California\, Berkeley she received multifaceted training in genetics and developmental biology. Her lab is interested in analyzing plant development from the molecular\, genetic\, and evolutionary perspective\, using model organisms like maize\, tomato\, and Arabidopsis\, as well as many non-model organisms. Her collaborative research has helped expand knowledge of the evolution of developmental mechanisms in plants\, and more recently move these phylogenetically anchored studies to understanding the evolution of plant drought and submergence stress responses. Recent work on plant-parasite interactions has resulted in elucidation of molecular mechanisms of parasitism and is helping establish intervention strategies in a crucial area of plant biology. A thorough understanding of plant growth and development phenomena will be crucial to being able to harness modern genetic tools for crop improvement\, and for producing better feed and fuel crops. She is a fellow of the AAAS and the American Society of Plant Biologists and was the recipient of the Pelton Award from the Botanical Society of America.
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/mbl-friday-evening-lecture-series-attack-of-the-killer-plants-neelima-sinha-university-of-california-davis/
LOCATION:Marine Biological Laboratory\, 7 MBL Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodshole.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Neelima-.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Marine%20Biological%20Laboratory":MAILTO:cjohnson@mbl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240727T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240803T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091810
CREATED:20240620T125636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T121423Z
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SUMMARY:The 33rd Annual Woods Hole Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 33rd Woods Hole Film Festival is almost here! From Saturday\, July 27th through Saturday\, August 3rd join us as we celebrate 33 years of showcasing the work of emerging independent filmmakers from around the world. This year\, the Festival will be an eight day event with screenings and events available again both in-person and on the Festival’s virtual platform. And\, before the Festival there will be a special screening event on Friday\, July 26th\, showcasing the incredible documentary feature IN THE WHALE. Virtual screenings will be available on the Festival platform from Sunday\, August 4th through Sunday\, August 11th. Ticket packages and passes are on sale now. Individual tickets go on sale July 1st. \nThe 2024 film program includes 121 films selected from 19 countries: 20 feature narratives\, 27 feature documentaries\, and 74 short films. In addition to the films\, the Festival includes workshops\, panel discussions\, parties\, music and more. The schedule\, film descriptions and pass/ticket information are available at www.woodsholefilmfestival.org
URL:https://woodshole.com/event/the-33rd-annual-woods-hole-film-festival/
LOCATION:Woods Hole
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodshole.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WHFF-2024-Save-the-Date.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Woods%20Hole%20Film%20Festival":MAILTO:info@woodsholefilmfestival.org
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