1. Upcoming Events Tues., August 20, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. When Soldiers Come Home: The Science of War Injuries from Vietnam to Afghanistan Missouri History Museum Washington University psychiatry professor Rumi Price traces the scientific history of treating and preventing war’s “signature injuries,” from the early 1970s to today’s conflict in Afghanistan.. Thurs., August 22, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Seeing Sounds, Hearing Colors: The Neuroscience of Synaethesia OASIS in Forest Park, Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor’s Center| Registration is required – visit www.academyofsciencestl.org Synaesthesia-- a fusion of the senses, is a neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway in unusual ways Mon., September 23, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Denning Ecology of Northern Alaska Polar Bears: Insights & Implications Saint Louis Zoo In this 45 minute presentation, Dr. Smith will share his work over the past decade exploring the little known world of polar bear denning on Alaska’s North Slope.

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3. Become a Member! Join the Academy of Science – St. Louis for as little as $65 per year! Enjoy advance notice of public Academy events. 10% Discount at Left Bank Books. Invitation to members’ only events and programs. Each membership includes at least one Junior Academy membership to give to a student grades 6-12 interested in STEM. Discount subscription to Discover magazine.

4. Junior Academy of Science Junior Academy of Science members is open to 6th - 12th grade public, home and private school students. Membership is $30 for an individual student and $40 for a family (2+ students). Participation in members-only scientific field trips. Library privileges at local universities. Annual awards programs for students who participate in science related activities.