Molecules That Matter Lecture Series
Fall 2008
Chemical Heritage Foundation
315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Lecture at 6:00 p.m.
Reception at 7:00 p.m.
Learn why these molecules matter to you!
Through contemporary art, historical artifacts, and large-scale models, Molecules That Matter showcases ten organic molecules that profoundly altered modern life. In conjunction with this fascinating exhibition, five speakers—all leaders in their fields— addressed the science in everyday experiences and the promise and peril of discovery and innovation.
- 25 September: Robert S. Langer, “Biomaterials and How They Will Change Our Lives”
- 7 October: Eric Roston, “The Beauty of Science and the Science of Beauty”
- 21 October: Chrissy Conant, “An Artist Hijacks the Biochemistry of Life ”
- 11 November: Sandra Steingraber, “The Many Faces of DDT”
- 9 December: Dawn A. Bonnell, “Linking Proteins, Wires, Dots, and Molecules into Useful Devices”
See the exhibition
Lecture attendees were able to view the Molecules That Matter exhibition prior to and following each lecture. Guests at the September lecture got a sneak peek at the new museum at CHF.
Molecules That Matter was developed by CHF in collaboration with the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College. Generous funding for the exhibition has been provided by The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, the Hach Scientific Foundation, Amgen, the Friends of the Tang, and donors to the Chemical Heritage Foundation.
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