ADULT EDUCATION TRAVEL Israel, The Heritage and The Hope November 1 to 13, 2014
“Mars Direct: Humans to the Red Planet within a Decade” Robert Zubrin, Ph.D. Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m. Tickets $18, Members $12
“The First Big Trip - Are We There Yet? Africa and the Human Journey” John Kappelman, Ph.D., Anthropologist Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 p.m.
While many have said that human missions to Mars are an endeavor that
When modern humans left Africa about 50,000 years ago and populated the
HANDS-ON CLASS “Fossil Recovery” Tuesday, May 20, 6 p.m. Tickets $39, Members $29 David Temple, associate curator of paleontology, will walk you through the process of recovering Permian Period fossils from muddy matrix to fossil identification. Participants will be introduced to fossil collecting techniques, gain hands-on experience with fossils, and visit the Morian Hall of Paleontology as well as areas of the Museum that are not open to the public.
WIESS ENERGY HALL TEAM BUILDING This unique energy-industry-specific teambuilding activity takes team members through the Wiess Energy Hall to expand their general knowledge of the oil and gas industry. Small groups will be assigned different roles in the task of choosing a location to build an oil rig and will research their group’s tasks in the exhibit. Each group will contribute their unique knowledge in the decision-making process. Workplace communication and decision-making skills will be practiced as each team contributes to make the best decision. Team Building sessions are designed as half-day sessions for group of 16 - 40.
$100 per person. Contact wiessenergy@ hmns.org to schedule or inquire about smaller or larger groups.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS “An Overview of the Energy Industry” Thursday, May 22 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $200 per person This course is led by experts in the fields of upstream, downstream and energy economics in the 21st century, including energy alternatives. Breakfast, lunch and a tour of the Wiess Energy Hall are included. To register, visit www.hmns.org or call (713) 639-4629.
ONLINE TRAINING Energy 101
This online course offers an extended look into the world of oil and gas, including hydrocarbon formation, geology, drilling, refining, products, transportation, distribution and energy alternatives. The program is ideal for people new to the industry and those seeking a comprehensive overview about how the industry works. A discount to attend “An Overview of the Energy Industry” at HMNS is included with the purchase of the online course. Available at www. energy101training.com.
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Sponsored by the Favrot Fund Tickets $18, Members $12
Prior to the lecture, attend a special evening screening of The Great Planet Adventures at 6 p.m. in the Burke Baker Planetarium.
DISTINGUISHED LECTURES
rest of the planet, they were already sophisticated hunters and gatherers, able to adapt to a wide range of habitats. Examine the evidence to better understand this pivotal journey in evolution. John Kappelman is professor of anthropology at University of Texas, Austin. This lecture is cosponsored by Archaeology Institute of America – Houston Society.
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Experience the Holy Land’s unmatched history, archaeological treasures and religious cultures with Dr. Dirk Van Tuerenhout, HMNS curator of anthropology. An optional extension is available to Jordan to visit the ancient metropolis of Petra. Limited spots remaining. Itinerary and registration information is now available at www.hmns.org/travel.
would be costly and take many decades, a small team at Martin Marietta has drawn up a plan that could cut costs and send a group of American astronauts to the Red Planet within ten years. The plan, known as Mars Direct, has attracted international attention and broad controversy. The principal author of Mars Direct, Robert Zubrin, addresses this issue. Following the lecture, he will sign copies of his popular books The Case for Mars, How to Live on Mars, and Merchants of Despair.