Info for Students

Congratulations! Your teacher has selected you to represent your school at The Rockefeller University's Talking Science event—a fascinating day of scientific exploration and discovery. The event will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Here is what you can expect:

Schedule of Events

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Registration

Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Lounge

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10:30 – 10:50 a.m.

Welcoming Remarks

Vanessa Ruta, Ph.D.
Gabrielle H. Reem and Herbert J. Kayden Assistant Professor and Head, Laboratory of Neurophysiology and Behavior
Caspary Auditorium

Video Presentation

The Rockefeller University:
Transforming Biomedicine

Introduction of A. James Hudspeth

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10:50 – 11:50 a.m. 

Presentation: Part I
A Census of Senses

A. James Hudspeth, M.D., Ph.D.
F.M. Kirby Professor and Head, Laboratory of Sensory Neuroscience

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11:50 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.

Questions from the Audience

Introduction of Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows

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12:10 – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch

Scientific demonstrations, Science Outreach information booth, and Talking Science trivia poll results on display

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1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Presentation: Part II
How Hearing Happens

A. James Hudspeth, M.D., Ph.D.
Caspary Auditorium

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2:30 – 2:50 p.m.

Questions from the Audience

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2:50 – 3:00 p.m.

Questions for the Audience

(with prizes!)

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All students must be registered in advance by their school. Please talk to your teacher if you would like to attend.

Download event postcard here