UB to Host Science Lectures For Western New York Teachers

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Western New York Science Forum will hold its 27th annual lecture series for teachers of all grades and subjects on Wednesday evenings, through January, at the University at Buffalo.

Unless otherwise indicated, the talks will be held from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Room 201 of the Natural Sciences Complex on the North (Amherst) Campus.

The goal of the program, said George H. Nancollas, D.Sc., SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry who started the lecture series in 1970, is to expose teachers to the most exciting developments in science so that they, in turn, can encourage their students to become interested in science.

The series has been very successful, with more than 60 teachers actively participating from districts throughout Western New York.

Nancollas noted that teachers who attend lectures also have the opportunity to call on additional resources, such as requesting assistance from scientists in presenting concepts to classes and science clubs, and borrowing scientific equipment to provide students with more hands-on experience.

Participants also are eligible for in-service credit from their local school districts.

€ "The Revolutionary Increase in Weather Data Resolution," Don Paul, chief meteorologist for WIVB-TV, Sept. 10

€ "Visit to Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory," Margaret Pickles, assistant curator Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory, Oct. 8

€ "Visit to Williamsville Planetarium and Space Lab: Light Years from Andromeda and the Seasons of Light," Robert Reilly, Williamsville North High School, Nov. 5

€ "A Visit from Charles Darwin," Clyde F. "Kip" Herreid, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in the UB Department of Biological Sciences, Jan. 7

The cost of the series is $23. For further information, contact Barbara Raff at 645-6800, ext. 2020.