Scottsdale Community College and the Kelly Lecture Series Present--

"Science is Fun" with Dr. Bassam Z. Shakhashiri

Scottsdale, AZ (January 15, 2008) -- Join us in the SCC Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, January 30 for "Science is Fun" with Dr. Bassam Z. Shakhashiri.  Come learn about combustion, exploding balloons, liquids that glow in the dark, polymers, and other spectacular scientific phenomena. 

Dr. Shakhashiri is professor of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  He is well-known internationally for his effective leadership in promoting excellence in science education at all levels and for his development and use of demonstrations in the teaching of chemistry in classrooms as well as in less formal settings.  Considered the "dean of lecture demonstrators in America" by the Encyclopedia Britannica, Dr. Shakhashiri has given over 1,100 invited lectures throughout the world.

From 1984 to 1990 Dr. Shakhashiri served as Assistant Director of the National Science Foundation for Science and Engineering Education.  In 1983 he founded the Institute of Chemical Education (ICE) and served as its first director.  He is the recipient of over 35 awards, including the 2002 American Association for the Advancement of Science Award for Public Understanding of Science and Technology.  Dr. Shakhashiri currently directs the Initiative for Science Literacy.

Science is Fun Lecture:

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Scottsdale Community College, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., (Chaparral and 101)

Performing Arts Center -- Park in lot B

Free to the Public

No RSVP necessary

-----

About Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale Community College offers over 1,500 academic and non-credit classes each semester. Located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the campus is known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful plant and wildlife. With nearly 12,000 students, Scottsdale Community College is proud to offer high-quality, affordable programs in small class settings. From Motion Picture/Television Production and Culinary Arts to Nursing and American Indian Studies, students have a wide variety of programs from which to earn credits for university transfer, launch their careers, train for new ones, or pursue a special interest. The SCC Business Institute offers customized programs to meet the needs of local business. Scottsdale Community College is one of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges.

To learn about the many academic programs at Scottsdale Community College, call us at (480) 423-6000 or visit our website at www.scottsdalecc.edu.