SCIENCE NIGHT AT THE COLLEGE

The Fifth Annual J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College “Science Night at the College” will be held on Wednesday, October 8 in the Massey Library Technology Center’s Lipman Auditorium located at 1651 East Parham Road from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Program:

“Fire & Ice” by Associate Professor David Walz.

Iceland sits atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where the North American Plate and the European Plate separate. This highly tectonic island is very young geologically and its landscape features active volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs and geysers. Professor Walz will discuss how Iceland’s cultural history began with the settlement of Vikings from mainland Europe and how its modern technology is supported by an unlimited supply of geothermal energy and hot water.

Detoxifying Cigarette Smoke” presented by Dr. Dory Snow.

The presentation will examine toxins found in cigarette smoke and will explain how the human body rids itself of them. Dr. Snow will cover how certain enzymes may be the key to why some people get sick from cigarette smoke.

“Heart Failure” presented by Dr. Ramzi Ockaili.

The presentation will cover the basic definition of "Heart Failure,” stages and causes of the disease. Dr. Ockaili will discuss the biological and physical manifestations of the disease and some of the clinical challenges. He will finally touch on the clinical signs and symptoms and on the various strategies that will maximize the quality of care for the patient.

A SIGN-IN SHEET WILL RECORD STUDENTS WHO ATTEND AND SUCH WILL BE AVAILABLE.

For more information contact Richard Groover, 523-5594.