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Four hundred years ago, scientists still believed that the earth was at the center of the universe. It took great minds and new scientific tools to revolutionize our understanding of stars and planets. But how could the public tell whether the new findings were "just another crazy idea" or the result of sound scientific work? On Saturday, March 16, 8:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m., Fermilab will host the second Symposium on the Nature of Science. Scientists from seven different research institutions will share their views of science in the 21st century. Using examples of current research in physics, chemistry, biology and astronomy, scientists will discuss the latest developments in their fields and explore the role of science in society and in the classroom. "At the last symposium, we had about 450 people," said Spencer Pasero, an education expert at Fermilab. "We ask our speakers to talk about their scientific work in a way that the public can relate to. We want them to explain what they are doing and why their work is science as opposed to belief." The highlight will be a talk by MIT physics professor Thomas Greytak, who specializes in the nature of matter at very low temperatures. He will tell the adventure story behind the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physics. The symposium is open to the public. The registration fee of $10 includes a box lunch and a CD-ROM. Education experts will offer additional hands-on sessions for K-12 science teachers. For more information and to register for the symposium please visit the Web pages at www-ed.fnal.gov/symposium/ or call 630-840-5588. Fermilab is a Department of Energy national laboratory, operated by Universities Research Association, Inc.
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