You are hereWhat Will the Creationists Do Next?Featuring: Eugenie C. Scott, Ph.D.  Time: 3:00pm Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Valley Life Sciences Building University of California, Berkeley After the failure of Intelligent Design to survive a legal test of its constitutionality in the classroom (Kitzmiller v Dover) the creationist movement evolved new strategies.  These call for teaching the “strengths and weaknesses of evolution” or engaging students in a “critical analysis of evolution.” These strategies are, of course, creationism in disguise. In lieu of Dover-like policies promoting the teaching of Intelligent Design, the Discovery Institute has provided model legislation for states to promote these approaches. This “Academic Freedom Act” legislation has popped up in several states already, and reflects creationism du jour.
[Dr. Scott's talk is part of the symposium, “Darwin: the man, his science, and his legacy,” sponsored by the University of California Museum of Paleontology and lasting from 9:00am to 4:00pm] For more information: Click here Darwin: The man, his science, and his legacyFeaturing: Keith Thomson, Kevin Padian, Kipling Will, and Eugenie C. Scott  Date: February 7, 2009 Location: 2050 Valley Life Sciences Building University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809. His birthday is an opportunity to celebrate his contribution to science and its influence in such diverse academic fields as biology, anthropology, and medicine. To kick off the multiple celebrations that will be taking place in the Bay Area, UCMP and NCSE offer you the opportunity to join historians and evolutionary biologists as they discuss the extraordinary life of Charles Darwin, his contributions, his legacy, and our current understandings of evolutionary theory. Speakers will include Keith Thomson, Kipling Will, Kevin Padian, and Eugenie Scott. For more information: Update on Evolution EducationFeaturing: Andrew J. Petto  Andrew J. PettoTime: 1:00pm Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Community Room at Chase Bank 4702 S. Packard Ave. Cudahy WI A presentation for Southeast Wisconsin Freethinkers. For more information: Creationist Attacks on Science Education: The Evolution of a ParasiteFeaturing: Joshua Rosenau  Time: 12:00am Date: February 5, 2009 Location: 176 Brooks Hall Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 
In working on the front lines of the creation/evolution fight, NCSE's Josh Rosenau has found that creationist arguments rely on widespread misconceptions about science and about evolution in particular. Just as parasites exploit weaknesses to gain access to new hosts, creationist ideas spread by preying on these misconceptions. By clearing up those misconceptions, we can help prevent those bad ideas from spreading. For more information: Creationist Attacks on Science Education: The Evolution of a ParasiteFeaturing: Joshua Rosenau Time: 4:00pm Date: February 5, 2009 Location: 176 Brooks Hall Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
In working on the front lines of the creation/evolution fight, NCSE's Josh Rosenau has found that creationist arguments rely on widespread misconceptions about science and about evolution in particular. Just as parasites exploit weaknesses to gain access to new hosts, creationist ideas spread by preying on these misconceptions. By clearing up those misconceptions, we can help prevent those bad ideas from spreading. For more information: Intelligent Design on Trial: Kitzmiller v. DoverFeaturing: Joshua Rosenau and Ralph Taggart and Frank Ravitch Time: 3:00am Date: February 3, 2009 Location: Unitarian Universalist Church 855 Grove St. East Lansing, MI 48823  A screening of NOVA's Peabody Award-winning documentary about the 2005 intelligent design trial in Dover, PA. The film will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Ralph Taggart of the Michigan State University Department of Geological Sciences, Frank Ravitch of the MSU Law School, and NCSE's Joshua Rosenau. For more information: Contact: email Danita Brandt Intelligent Design on Trial: Kitzmiller v. DoverFeaturing: Joshua Rosenau and Ralph Taggart and Frank Ravitch Time: 7:00pm Date: February 3, 2009 Location: Unitarian Universalist Church 855 Grove St. East Lansing, MI 48823 A screening of NOVA's Peabody Award-winning documentary about the 2005 intelligent design trial in Dover, PA. The film will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Ralph Taggart of the Michigan State University Department of Geological Sciences, Frank Ravitch of the MSU Law School, and NCSE's Joshua Rosenau. For more information: Contact: email Danita Brandt The 21st Century Darwin DeniersFeaturing: Barbara Forrest  Barbara ForrestDate: February 1, 2009 Location: The Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge 8470 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge LA Come celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin (2-12-1809) as our minister welcomes Dr. Barbara Forrest in a dialogue-sermon on how "intelligent design" and creationism are on the verge of moving into Louisiana public school science classrooms. Dr. Forrest, author of Creationism's Trojan Horse: The Wedge of Intelligent Design, is a professor of philosophy at Southeastern Louisiana University. She was an expert witness in the first legal case involving intelligent design (Kitzmiller v. Dover). For more information: Contact: The Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge
The 21st Century Darwin DeniersFeaturing: Barbara Forrest Barbara ForrestDate: February 1, 2009 Location: The Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge 8470 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge LA Come celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin (2-12-1809) as our minister welcomes Dr. Barbara Forrest in a dialogue-sermon on how "intelligent design" and creationism are on the verge of moving into Louisiana public school science classrooms. Dr. Forrest, author of Creationism's Trojan Horse: The Wedge of Intelligent Design, is a professor of philosophy at Southeastern Louisiana University. She was an expert witness in the first legal case involving intelligent design (Kitzmiller v. Dover). For more information: Contact: The Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge
Why Evolution Is Taught in North Carolina SchoolsFeaturing:  Eugenie C. Scott, Ph.D.Time: 3:30am Date: January 29, 2009 Location: Burney Center University of North Carolina Wilmington The North Carolina science education standards have received high marks from national evaluators. They require the teaching of what scientists and teachers consider important for students to learn, including evolution. Why do scientists and teachers feel so strongly that evolution should be part of the curriculum? And why do some parents object to their children learning it? 
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