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March 26, 2008 - Should the Government Make You Do it? Vaccine Mandates and Children
The first in a series of public forums on vaccine science, ethics and policy, tackles the issue of government mandates and children, featuring experts in vaccine science, public health, pediatrics and bioethics from throughout the Delaware Valley.
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March 21, 2008 - Dr Michio Kaku - Physics Of The Impossible
The renowned physicist explores to what extent technologies and devices deemed equally impossible today might become common place in the future.
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March 14, 2008 - Science Debate 2008 Press Conference
As the primary season reaches fever pitch in Pennsylvania, the Franklin Institute and the organizers of Science Debate 2008 announce a national broadcast partnership to televise the event, and other information.
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January 19, 2008 - “Black Identity in Philadelphia”
Preview by acclaimed professor Dr. Molefi Asante of his upcoming photo-essay book entitled “Black Identity in Philadelphia”
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January 16, 2008 - "Deep Ancestry: Inside the Genographic Project"
Dr. Spencer Wells, Explorer in Residence at National Geographic Society, and Director of the Genographic Project, will lecture on his finding that humanity is descended from a small African population.
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November 29, 2007 - "Identical Strangers"
Elyse Schein and Paula Bernstein describe their amazing experience coming to terms with the strange and unbelievable hand fate had dealt them.
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October 13, 2007 - "Identity and the New Philadelphia"
Mayor-Elect Michael Nutter delivers the keynote speech at the Press Preview for Identity: an exhibition of you.
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October 5, 2007 - "Reflections from Earth's Orbit"
Former NASA Astronaut Winston Scott speaks about his time in space.
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October 4, 2007 - "Exploring Space in the New Millennium "
This panel discussion/lecture will kick-off World Space Week! Guests include Steve Squyres, Norm Augustine and John Mather.
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August 16, 2007 - "The Peopling of Africa: Indigenous African Civilization, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Family"
Part 7 - Questions and Answers
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August 16, 2007 - "The Peopling of Africa: Indigenous African Civilization, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Family"
Part 6 - Dr. Molefi Asante
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August 16, 2007 - "The Peopling of Africa: Indigenous African Civilization, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Family"
Part 5 - Dr. Maulana Karenga
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August 16, 2007 - "The Peopling of Africa: Indigenous African Civilization, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Family"
Part 4 - Host Vernin Odom introduces a piece dedicated to Dr. Asa. G Hilliard, III
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August 16, 2007 - "The Peopling of Africa: Indigenous African Civilization, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Family"
Part 3 - Dr. Charles Finch,III
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August 16, 2007 - "The Peopling of Africa: Indigenous African Civilization, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Family"
Part 2 - Introduction by Franklin Institute President Dr. Dennis M. Wint. Remembrance of Dr. Asa G Hilliard. Remarks from Dr. Theopile Obenga via video.
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August 16, 2007 - "The Peopling of Africa: Indigenous African Civilization, Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Family"
Part 1 - Dr. Asa G. Hilliard Specific References or Excerpts from Lectures on Ancient Kemet.
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May 22, 2007 - "God and the Search for Elegance" - Guy J. Consolmagno, S.J.
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April 25, 2007 - Meet the Scientists - Part 2
A question-and-answer program for invited middle and high school students. This lively and interesting discussion presents a unique opportunity for students to interact with some of the world's most important and accomplished scientists.
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April 25, 2007 - Meet the Scientists - Part 1
A question-and-answer program for invited middle and high school students. This lively and interesting discussion presents a unique opportunity for students to interact with some of the world's most important and accomplished scientists.
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April 24, 2007 - "The Lucky 13" by Franklin Medalist in Life Sciences, Dr. Nancy Wexler - Part 1
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April 24, 2007 - "The Lucky 13" by Franklin Medalist in Life Sciences, Dr. Nancy Wexler- Part 2
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December 12, 2006 - "Science, Faith & Darwin"
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November 21, 2006 - "Evolution of the Racehorse - The Barbaro Story"
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