Museum of Science, Boston

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With Bonnie Bassler, Princeton University; Baldomero Olivera, University of Utah. This presentation is part of the ongoing High School Science Series.

Bonnie Bassler from Princeton University and Baldomero Olivera from the University of Utah present the 2009 Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Holiday Lectures on Science, streaming live to the Museum of Science. This year's topics include biodiversity and how researchers derive medicines and compounds from nature.

The first lecture, which is more general in nature, takes place in Cahners Theater and is recommended for entry-level classes. School groups looking for more advanced content are welcome to drop in on one of the Museum's classrooms to watch additional lectures streaming live. Students are also invited to participate in hands-on activities in the Suit / Cabot Lab.

Fee: Free with Exhibit Halls admission

Reservation: Advance registration required: 617-723-2500.

Funding provided by Pfizer; open to all high school groups.