Public lecture series

Originally named Special Lectures, the series was renamed in 2012 to honour the late Dr. Ken Rozee, an outstanding microbiologist, a noted university professor, historian, mentor, and friend, widely recognized for his contributions to research and teaching.  A former president of SCANS, Ken was always interested in sharing his science, his love of history and his other interests with students young and old. 
The name "Memorial Lectures" was changed to "Public Lectures" in 2016.  These lectures serve to honour all recently-deceased SCANS members. 
A list of the past public lectures is available here.
​September 25, 2019 - Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
DesBrisay Museum, Bridgewater
130 Jubilee Rd, Bridgewater, NS B4V 1H8

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Geological Surprises from Nunavut to Greenland​

​Did you know that in Nunavut there are spectacularly high mountains and exceptional perennial springs despite the ground being frozen to 600 m depth? Forty-million-year-old fossil forests attest to warm climates when the Earth was ice free and sealevel was 150 m higher than today. Photographs will illustrate Dr. Zentilli’s 3 decades of Arctic research,  including visible effects of recent global warming.
MARCOS ZENTILLI
Marcos Zentilli emigrated from Chile and obtained a PhD in geology at Queen’s University, Ontario in 1974. He taught Geoscience at Dalhousie Univ. for 32 years. His did research on the formation of mineral deposits related to Andean volcanoes and the age of mountain building in the Canadian Arctic. 
NOTE:
  • Lectures are open to all. Registration is not required.
  • There is no charge for the lectures but freewill donations are gratefully accepted.  Suggested donation: $5.  A donation box will be available.  Proceeds will be used to support future SCANS activities.
  • Please do NOT wear scents to lectures: some SCANS members have allergies.
  • CANCELLATIONS: If a Public Lecture must be cancelled, a notice will be posted on the SCANS homepage under 'Announcements'. During storm season, cancellations will be posted on the CBC Storm Centre website.