[SEMCO] Rachel Carson: Women in Science Pioneer

[Joanne Tromp]

> Join us in Woods Hole for
>
> Rachel Carson
> Women in Science Pioneer
>
> September 15-17, 2017
>
> Woods Hole, MA
>
> The Woods Hole Business Association <http://www.woodshole.com> is 
> proud to partner with the world-renowned Woods Hole science community 
> to present “Rachel Carson: Women in Science Pioneer,” a weekend 
> commemorating the 55th anniversary of Carson’s groundbreaking work, 
> Silent Spring, released on September 27, 1962. Carson’s ties to Woods 
> Hole run deep; she first arrived in 1929 as a 22-year-old summer 
> researcher with the Marine Biological Laboratory and her trilogy of 
> books, “Under the Sea Wind,” “The Sea Around Us,” and “The Edge of the 
> Sea” were all influenced by her first summer in Woods Hole. Join us as 
> we celebrate the legacy of this environmental trailblazer.
>
>
>       Schedule of Events
>
>
>         Friday, September 15
>
> 7 PM
> *Rachel Carson Retrospective: Readings and Reflections*
> Featuring Wendy Bone, Mary Cris Kenney, Annie Hart Cool, Anne 
> Richards, Lisa Jo Rudy, and Virginia Smith.
>
>
>         Saturday, September 16: Village Visitation
>
> Discover the big science happening in the little village of Woods Hole 
> at the following institutions, all within walking distance. Better 
> yet, taking the Shining Sea Bikeway 
> <https://www.facebook.com/Falmouthshiningseabikeway/>into town!
>
> 11 AM - 4 PM
> *MBL Pierce Exhibit Center, 100 Water Street *
> Colorful exhibits tell the story of the Marine Biological Laboratory 
> and its impact on life sciences. Live animals, stunning underwater 
> video footage, a hands-on microscope, and an interactive squid are all 
> part of the visitor experience.
>
> 10 AM - 4:30 PM
> *WHOI Ocean Science Exhibit Center* 
> <http://www.whoi.edu/main/ocean-science-exhibit-center>*, 15 School 
> Street*
> Discover the research happening at Woods Hole Oceanographic 
> Institution and the tools of their trade; get a glimpse into a day in 
> the life of the deep submersible  /Alvin/, the discovery of 
> the /Titanic/, and much more.
>
> 11 AM - 4 PM
> *Woods Hole Science Aquarium* <http://aquarium.nefsc.noaa.gov/>*, 166 
> Water Street*
> Home to more than 140 species of marine mammals, the aquarium offers 
> touch tanks of lobsters, horseshoe crabs, and starfish, just to name a 
> few. Consider scheduling your visit around the daily seal feeding, 
> most days at 11 and 4 - a crowd-pleaser for all ages and a great photo 
> opportunity. Complimentary parking is available.
>
> 10 AM - 4 PM
> *Woods Hole Historical Museum* 
> <http://woodsholemuseum.org/wordpress/>*, 579 Woods Hole Road*
> On view: “Navigating the Seas in the Age of Sail” and “A History of 
> Shellfishing on Cape Cod”
>
> Noon
> *“Rachel Carson in Woods Hole," Woods Hole Public Library 
> <http://woodsholepubliclibrary.org>, 581 Woods Hole Road*
> Jennifer Gaines, Former Executive Director, Woods Hole Historical Museum
>
> 3:30 PM
> *Panel Discussion: "Rachel Carson: Blazing a Trail for Women in Science" *
> WHOI Redfield Auditorium, 45 Water Street
> Featuring Anne Giblin, Julie Huber, Andone Lavery, and Hanny Rivera.
>
> 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
> *Fall Equinox Sunset Walk at the Knob*
> *Limited parking; Carpooling strongly encouraged!
> Presented by the Buzzards Bay Coalition 
> <http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/> in partnership with the Quissett 
> Harbor Preservation Trust <http://www.qhpt.org/> and Salt Pond Areas 
> Bird Sanctuaries. <http://saltpondsanctuaries.org/>Watch the sun set 
> on another spectacular summer during this guided walk to the Knob, one 
> of Buzzards Bay's most spectacular and special coastal places, 
> offering a breathtaking view of the Bay.
>
> 8 PM
> *Movie Night with UnderCurrent Productions 
> <http://www.undercurrent-productions.com/>*
> WHOI Redfield Auditorium, 57 Water Street
> Enjoy a screening of short films by UnderCurrent Productions, 
> featuring WHOI engineer Amy Kukulya as she tracks turtles and sharks 
> with an autonomous robot.
>
>
>         Sunday, September 17
>
> *Self-Guided Village Tour with the “Discover Woods Hole” App*
> It’s not all about the science! Download the “Discover Woods Hole” app 
> on your iPhone or iPad. Take in all that the tiny, yet booming village 
> has to offer, including waterfront restaurants, local art, and 
> quintessential Cape Cod scenery. Iconic photo opportunities abound, 
> such as the Rachel Carson statue in Waterfront Park by Barnstable 
> sculptor David Lewis, known for his iconic sculpture of John F. 
> Kennedy outside the JFK Hyannis Museum.
>
> Visit www.woodshole.com 
> <http://woodshole.com/2017/08/25/rachel-carson-womin-in-science-pioneer-discover-woods-hole-2/> 
> for more information and be sure to follow "Woods Hole" on Facebook 
> for daily updates.
>

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