Last night's event at JCCC

The speaker event (see press release below) was a smash hit! The room at JCCC was supposed to hold 75 people, but before the program started, volunteers had to bring out more chairs. Moderator Harry McDonald estimated there were about 90 people there.

The crowd was respectful and seemed very interested in the topics.  Paul Decelles, professor of biology at JCCC (photo at left), explained some common myths about science; Josh Rosenau, public information person from the National Center for Science Education (www.ncseweb.org), described the evolution of anti-science activities; and retired KU economics professor David Burress gave a breakdown of different population groups that favor or oppose science.

Thanks to everyone who helped get the word out and everyone who attended. It was a fascinating evening.

KCFS' next event, on December 3 at JCCC, which is billed as a Year of Science event, (http://www.yearofscience2009.org/home/), will be a kind of scientific game show loosely based on "Family Feud." More details as I get them.