Saturday, March 31, 2012

NCAS to participate in the Washington Academy of Science CapSci12

During the weekend of March 31-April 1, the Washington Academy of Science (WAS) is sponsoring the 5th Capital Science weekend in Arlington VA. Most affiliate organizations of the WAS are presenting talks in their specialty. As an affiliate of the WAS, NCAS is presenting 3 talks on Sunday, April 1 from 2-5pm:
- 2pm: Vaccines and autism - Prof. Marvin Zelkowitz, Department of Computer Science, University of Maryland
- 3pm: CSI Skeptic - Prof. Walter Rowe, Department of Forensic Sciences
- 4pm: Top Scams of the Year - Prof. Marvin Zelkowitz, Department of Computer Science, University of Maryland

Registration for NCAS members is $50 for the weekend; $100 for non-WAS affiliates. With 22 affiliate organizations presenting about 75 lectures, it should be a interesting, enjoyable and informative weekend. For further details and the full schedule of talks go to: http://www.washacadsci.org/capsci12/body.htm