The Ethics of Ancient DNA Research (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 25, 4 p.m. NAU anthropologist Justin Lund will discuss the ethics of studying ancient DNA in Indigenous communities as well as the legal and social implications of genomic research. Webinar registration at scifest.org or the app.
Climate Change and the Colorado River Compact’s Next 100 Years (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) Lowell Observatory September 25, 5 p.m The seven states that signed the Colorado Compact in 1922 are now struggling to find a long-term water management system that reflects the impact of climate change and longterm droughts. Learn from Tim Duane, previous […]
Astronomy Discovery Center Building Site Hard Hat Tours September 25, 5 p.m. AND 6 p.m. Join Lowell Observatory for behind-the-scenes hard hat tours of the in-process Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center (ADC) at Lowell Observatory. Taking place during the Open House, tours are at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Reservations required: scifest.org […]
Lowell Observatory Open House September 25, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Experience astronomical history and wonder at Lowell Observatory! Don’t miss your chance to walk through Lowell’s beautiful historic grounds, see the 126-year-old Clark Telescope and stargaze at the Giovale Open Deck Observatory through six advanced telescopes under Flagstaff’s beautiful dark skies.
The Story of a Snowflake (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 27, 4:00 p.m Join Brian Klimowski (Meteorologist in Charge at the National Weather Service) as he discusses the amazing snowfall last Winter, and tells the engaging story of one of those snowflakes and its atmospheric adventure as it grows and eventually falls to the ground […]
The Sunset Crater-Cinder Lake Apollo Mission Testing and Training Historic District (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 26, 4 p.m Join local historians Kevin Schindler and Ben Carver as they describe the effort to get the Apollo mission testing and training sites at Sunset Crater and Cinder Lake listed on the National Register of Historic Places. […]
Mars Rover Update (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 26, 5 p.m. Join USGS planetary scientists Alicia Vaughan and Ryan Anderson as they talk about the latest discoveries and share incredible recent images from the Perseverance and Curiosity Mars rovers! Webinar registration at scifest.org or the app.
The Ferruginous Hawk: Northern Arizona’s Best Kept Secret (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 27, 5:00 p.m. Join Master Falconer Michele Losee of the International Raptor & Falconry Center as she introduces us to Quinn, the rarest hawk in Northern Arizona, and find out why Ferruginous Hawks are still on the Endangered Species list. Webinar registration […]
The People of Ancient Peru: Diet, Migration and Llamas (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 28, 4:00 p.m. Hundreds of years before the Inka, the Wari was the first expansive state to control vast regions of Peru. Join NAU bioarchaeologist Corina Kellner as she explores the Nasca people of Peru and the Wari Empire based on […]
Global Volcanism Update (IN PERSON and VIRTUAL) September 28, 5:00 p.m. At any given moment, more than 20 volcanoes are actively erupting somewhere on Earth. Come hear USGS volcanologist Greg Vaughan talk about some of the most spectacular recent volcanic eruptions! Webinar registration at scifest.org or the app.
Controlling Rodents Without Poisons: Restoring Balance on the Galápagos Islands September 29, 4 p.m. Listen as SenesTech founder Loretta Mayer explains how an overpopulation of rats is putting the animals and humans of the Galápagos Islands in jeopardy. Dr. Mayer shares how she is working to restore ecological balance to this area without resorting to […]
Complexities of Co-Existing with Carnivores—A Global Perspective September 29, 5 p.m. Environmental Scientist, Dr. Duan Biggs (NAU), Conservation Biologist, Dr. Alex Braczcowski (NAU and Griffith University, Australia), and Emily Renn (NAU and Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project) will share their experiences from the field on how community science can strengthen co-existence with carnivores.