Scientists tackle hot topics Wednesdays at Modesto Junior College

Topics from climate change to how computers work to the evolution of carnivorous plants will challenge the curious at the Modesto Junior College Science Colloquium this fall.

The talks are all from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Science Community Center on west campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. The events are free, but parking on campus costs $2. Here are the topics coming up:

Sept. 30: David Shiba, M.D., “Cancer Chemotherapy”

Oct. 7: Elizabeth McInnes, MJC botanist, “Darwin and His Wicked Dear Little Drosera”

Oct. 14: Denise Godbout-Avant, “Hearing Health and Cochlear Implants”

Oct. 21: John Seager, president, Population Connection, “Human Population”

Oct. 28: Dan Chase, MJC astronomer, “Discoveries on Pluto and Beyond”

Nov. 4: Dale Phillips, MJC Computer Science, “How Does a Computer Work Its Magic?”

Nov. 18: Jody Strait, MJC student, “Conservatives and Fighting Global Warming: An Either/Or?”

Dec. 2: Des Orsinelli, engineer, “A Light Look at Reversing a Warming Planet”

This story was originally published September 24, 2015 at 1:57 PM with the headline "Scientists tackle hot topics Wednesdays at Modesto Junior College."