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Because scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research study weather and 
climate, our exhibits cover paleoclimatology as well current and future climate projections 
based on our computer climate models.  We do not cover evolution per se, but our timelines 
of Earth's history certainly conflict with those who hold to a literal biblical view of creation.  
While our interpreters always promote scientific ways of knowing based on evidence, we are 
also always respectful of our visitors' belief systems.  The fact that they are at least looking 
at our exhibits and listening to our guides is a step in the right direction.  People are more 
likely to learn, or at least listen, in a non-threatening, respectful environment.

Teri Eastburn
UCAR/NCAR Educational Designer

----- Original Message -----
From: martin weiss <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 12:32 pm
Subject: Evolution programs in Science Centers

> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology 
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> 	How many of you-science centers-not conjoined with an 
> associated natural history focus have exhibitions or program on 
> evolution? Natural history museums  have a natural focus on 
> evolution 
> (even if they don't use the word in the exhibition title) and I am 
> curious about science centers.
> 
> 	Also, would you be wiling to share whether an exhibition or 
> program was considered and if not developed why? I will certainly 
> share what I learn with the list.
> 
> 
> Martin
> -- 
> Martin Weiss, Ph.D
> Vice President for Science
> New York Hall of Science
> 47-01 111 th Street
> Corona, New York 11368
> 718 699 0005 x 356
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