Cafe Scientifique October 3, 2006

Spring Vacation 2050: The Science Behind Climate Change

Oceanographers David Evans (Smithsonian Under Secretary for Science) and Margaret Leinen (NSF Assistant Director for Geosciences)

6:00-6:30 Light hors d'oeuvres (Buy your own drink or meal)
6:30-8:00 Short presentation, followed by Q&A

· Free and open to the public.
· No science background required!
· Limited seating -- first come, first seated.

BACKGROUND: Café Scientifique (Arlington) and its occasional cousin, Café Scientifique (DC), are organized and sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The goal: to make science more accessible and accountable by featuring speakers whose expertise spans the sciences - and who can talk in plain English. Generally held on first Tuesdays of the month. We welcome your input. Complete a survey on-site, or write to Mary ([email protected]) or Sarah ([email protected]).

Official Website: http://www.nsf.gov/events/event_summ.jsp?cntn_id=106939&org=NSF