RMSC Museum & Science Center: Science on the Edge Lectures
*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 10/26/2022
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SCIENCE ON THE EDGE LECTURES
ABOUT THE SERIES:
The RMSC Richard C. Shultz Science on the Edge lectures in Bausch Auditorium have provided insight and understanding about current research on a broad array of topics for a general audience for more than 30 years. Science on the Edge sparks intelligent conversations throughout the community. Designed to engage those interested in broadening their scientific understanding, lectures promote the continuation of education and sharing of ideas.
Science on the Edge lectures are supported in part by the Richard C. Shultz Endowment Fund.
TICKET PRICES:
Adults: $15
RMSC Member Adults: $13
Students through grade 12 or college students with valid college ID: $11
RMSC Employees, Docents/Volunteers, Rochester Engineering Society: $3
Registration for each lecture is below. Ticket includes access to the museum.
UPCOMING LECTURES:
AN EVENING WITH A VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE SCIENCE OF HOMO VAMPIRIS
October 26, 2022 | 7:00pm
Doors open at 6:00pm
Speaker: Dr. Greg Cunningham from St. John Fisher University
Dr. Greg Cunningham from St. John Fisher University will play the role of Dr. Lachlan Macleod, a Victorian vampire hunter and scientist who has extensively researched Homo vampiris. Dr. Macleod will be sharing the results of his research, and will use examples from animals in nature (anatomy, physiology, and behavior) to explain how vampires can accomplish their dastardly deeds.

Speaker Bio
Dr. Greg Cunningham holds a PhD in physiology from UC Davis and is a Professor of Biology at St. John Fisher University. His research focuses on birds and their sense of smell, but he teaches classes on a wide-range of animal biology.
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