Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences continues its popular lecture series with an always interesting discussion in January. Co-sponsored by Museum of the Rockies and Hopa Mountain, the first talk of the season is set for Wednesday, January 18th. “How to Keep Our Aging Skeletons Strong” will begin at 7pm. It will be held in MOR’s Hager Auditorium.
Can new discoveries in the lab translate to greater bone strength as we age? Dr. Chelsea Heveran, MSU Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, will discuss current progress in maximizing the health and strength of bone tissue throughout aging, as well as how the remarkable human skeleton is inspiring strategies for engineering living building materials.
Following on February 15th, the series continues with “Prioritizing Wild Places in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem” at 7pm.
Where are the remaining best natural habitats on private lands in the Greater Yellowstone area and can they be preserved? Dr. Andrew Hansen, MSU Professor and Director of the Montana Institute on Ecosystems, will discuss the status of prime habitat in the region and the role of conservation easements in preserving them for the future.
The talks will be presented in person. Free and open to the public. Find Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences on social media or visit www.gallatinscience.org for additional details. The nonprofit was established in 2017 to explore cutting edge science topics, their latest developments, and their relevance to society. •
