'Run Silent, Run Deep: "New Life on WWII Shipwrecks in the Gulf of Mexico"'
a presentation by
Thomas Shirley, Ph.D., marine biologist, Texas A&M University
1942 was the high-water mark for Germany’s submarine warfare during World War II. That year alone, German U-boats operating in the Gulf of Mexico wreaked havoc on Allied shipping, sinking 56 vessels and killing and injuring scores of crewmen. Tom Shirley is one of 10 scientists who, in 2004, launched an investigation of eight little-studied, 1942 shipwrecks ranging in depth from 450 to 6,500 feet. The result is a fascinating new book on the project, along with a TV special. One of the wrecks is the U-166, the only German sub lost in the Gulf during the war. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see and hear what Shirley and his colleagues found using a variety of deepwater filming and sampling techniques.
Thursday, March 22 in the IMAX Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. Presentation will begin at 7 p.m.
This presentation is a production of The Tallahassee Scientific Society. For tickets and more information visit www.tallysci.org or call 850-877-0224.
Tickets also available at the Challenger Learning Center box office, cash or check only.
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Kid's Day at the CLC
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, children 12 and under, accompanied by an adult, receive FREE admission to an 11 a.m. film. Sign up to recieve email notifications on Kid's Day film announcements, movie release dates and other special events.
Next Kid's Day: Saturday, March 17
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Camp Challenger: Where Fun is a Science!
Registration Now Open for Spring AND Summer Break Camps.
Open to students K-8.
Looking for a camp that’s fun AND educational? Our science-themed camps feature hands-on activities led by experienced educators. Our out-of-this-world camps are held during holiday break, spring break, teacher planning days and the entire summer. The fee is $40 for a daily camp and includes lunch. A 10% discount is given to Challenger Learning Center members or for multiple children/weeks.
Click here for more information.
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Second Saturday Space Missions!
Think you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Have you always wanted to go to the Moon, Mars or beyond? You can experience the next best thing to space travel at the Challenger Learning Center Space Mission Simulator. On the second Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm you will have the opportunity to be a part of a NASA mission.
For more information and to register, please visit our registration page.
Monthly "Sky Guy" Free Show
Come on down to the Downtown Digital Dome Theatre and Planetarium and enjoy a free planetarium show on the first Saturday of each month. This planetarium show is presented by the Tallahassee Astronomical Society and coordinated with the monthly Democrat "Sky Guy" column. The September sky over Tallahassee will be reviewed including prominent constellations, stars and planets.
Stay for the 11am show and receive 1/2 off your admission. Visit the Downtown Digital Dome Show Descriptions page for more information.
Saturday Scout Astronomy Programs
The Challenger Learning Center and the Tallahassee Astronomical Society offer Scout Astronomy Programs on the second Saturday of the month (during the school year). All programs are only $15 per Scout and include planetarium shows in the Downtown Digital Dome Theatre. For more information, visit the Scouts web page.
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Challenger Learning Center Board of Directors Meetings
Executive Committee Meeting, Board of Directors:
February 28, 2012,
April 24, 2012,
June 26, 2012
All meetings of the Executive Committee are at 4pm.
Board of Directors, Full Board:
March 12, 2012,
May 14, 2012
All meetings of the Full Board are at 4pm and held in the CLC Classroom on the 1st Floor.
