MONDAY March 3rd, 2008
Meet Author Richard Trout and discuss:
"How to Blend Science and Writing for Action/Information Packed Books"
Gary Hall 12:15-1:20pm
Everyone is welcome!
A Light Lunch and Door Prizes will be provided.
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Biology Movie Night:
February 27th, 2008 7pm in Austin 206
Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Come spend the evening with BASC to watch the Hollywood Blockbuster Deep Blue Sea. The club will be hosting discussions on current techniques, advancements, and controversies in the fields of proteomics, disease research, genetic engineering, animal behavior, and scientific stereotypes in pop-culture. Bring a pillow, bring some snacks, or even bring a friend. Just make sure that you don't miss the opportunity!
Plot Summary:
A group of research scientists, working in an abandoned off-shore submarine facility, appear to have discovered a neuro- stimulant, extracted from the brains of sharks, that cures Alzheimer's disease. However, unknown to the rest of the researchers the project leaders Dr. Susan McAlester and Jim Whitlock have illegally used proscribed gene manipulation techniques to enhance the brain size of the sharks to attain their spectacular results. During a severe storm, whilst the researchers are celebrating their success, the newly intelligent sharks attack their captors in a bid to escape. The situation becomes a deadly race against time as the survivors try to reach the surface and safety. Everything is at stake for the winners of this deadly game of hunter and hunted! Written by Mark Smith {msmith@osi.co.uk}