Public Lecture Series: Science in Action

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USGS Science in Action

Public Lecture Series

The USGS Science in Action public lecture series in Reston, VA will be a monthly event. These evening events are free to the public and intended for a general audience to familiarize them with science issues that are meaningful to our daily lives.

The USGS speakers are selected for their ability and enthusiasm to share their expertise with an audience that may be unfamiliar with the topic.

The USGS lecture series will provide the public an opportunity to interact with scientists and ask questions about recent developments in biology, geography, geology, water resources, climate change, energy and more.

Ultimately, the goal is to create a better understanding of the importance and value of USGS Science in Action.

Lecture Schedule  (PDF of Flyer 1.3 MB)

All lectures will be held the first Wednesday of every month. For additional information please contact the USGS Visitor Center in Reston Virginia at 703-648-4748.

Lectures are held at the USGS in the Dallas Peck Auditorium, on the first floor of the USGS Building in Reston, Virginia.

Archive of Past Lectures

Wednesday December 2, 2009, 7:00 PM Title: Mapping the Future from 125 Years of Experience By Mark DeMulder The USGS Celebrates the 125th Anniversary of its national topographic mapping program on December 5, 2009. This lecture will highlight elements of the colorful history of the program and describe the future of topographic mapping at the USGS. on December 2, 2009.

Above, a topographer surveys in the field making a pencil sketch on vellum fastened to a plane table and sighting traverses with an alidade. His position on the top of a hill provides a panoramic view of the topography. Such locations were often marked permanently as reference points with metal benchmarks. (Additional historical images)

Directions to USGS in Reston, VA (Headquarters)

USGS National Building Entrance

Follow signs from the Visitors Parking. All visitors must enter at the Visitors Entrance and pass through a security screening process. All packages, briefcases, handbags, etc. will be scanned. Visitors must present picture identification, such as a State driver's license.

Requests for accommodations (i.e., sign language interpreting) require notice at least two weeks before the event. Please e-mail Joan Corley at jcorley@usgs.gov or contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at 703-648-7770.

Video of each talk will be accessible following each lecture on-line through the USGS Multimedia Gallery.