Chelene Sirianni

The Science and Secrets of Keeping Love Alive

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February 8 at 7pm 

Chelene Sirianni, MS, CAS-LMHC 

New love is thrilling, but can we keep the magic alive? What sort of secrets can ruin a good thing? How can we resolve resentments before they boil over? We’ll dive deep into the science of healthy relationships, revealing secrets that may surprise you. From meeting your partner’s needs to setting clear boundaries, we’ll learn how to protect these precious bonds, steer clear of pitfalls, and keep things spicy. 

Chelene has 23 years of experience helping patients with depression, anxiety, insomnia, parenting, communication, relationships, sexuality, and divorce, which includes a child-centered approach to this difficult transition.

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Cannabis and Women’s Health | Science Pub

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Cannabis and Women’s Health
Guest: Dr. Jan Roberts

With rising rates of women using cannabis to treat medical conditions, it begs the question: Is cannabis a legitimate treatment for women’s health issues or is it simply a medical trend? Dr. Jan Roberts, a licensed clinical social worker, educator, and entrepreneur discusses the risks and benefits of cannabis-based medications for treatments of conditions such as menopause, fibroids, and endometriosis to name a few. Dr. Roberts will discuss the science behind the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and how its potential can be harnessed to treat common medical issues facing women today while also exploring the risks and rewards behind this brave new frontier of plant medicine. Jan Roberts, DWS, LCSW, is a clinician and entrepreneur based in New York City. Dr. Roberts is the founder of The Cannabinoid Institute (TCI) and teaches at NYU Silver School of Social Work where she also serves as the Faculty Advisor for NYU’s CannaHealth Student Group.

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Sounding the Alarm: Milestones in Fire Science | Science Pub

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Science Pub Guest Speakers:
Assistant Fire Chief Richard J. Allen Jr.
Filmmaker Brian Frey

Why are today’s house fires so dangerous? Construction is nearly airtight, homes are filled with plastics, and real wood furnishings are less common. The result is a fire that burns hotter and faster than decades ago, producing smoke that’s highly toxic to firefighters. Join us as we compare past fires and firefighting to the technology of today. We will view clips from the WSKG documentary “The Devil’s Fire” and a discussion with local expert, Assistant Fire Chief Rick Allen.

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Ka-Boom! Crash! Shiver! How paleontologists are unraveling the extinction that killed the dinosaurs

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Ka-Boom! Crash! Shiver! How paleontologists are unraveling the extinction that killed the dinosaurs

Science Pub Guest Speakers: Corinne Myers, PhD and Carlie Pietsch, PhD

Just like dinosaurs, countless ocean creatures went extinct under somewhat perplexing conditions when a giant meteorite struck Earth about 66 million years ago. Yet excellent fossil records of their shells remain, helping us understand what happened ecologically, why some organisms survived, and why others didn’t.

Mark F. Lenzenweger

The Nature of Personality Disorder: Understanding Narcissistic, Borderline, and Psychopathic Personality Disorders*

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Science Pub Guest Speaker: Mark F. Lenzenweger, PhD

Personality disorder is a term used to represent a well-defined collection of signs and symptoms that characterize a particular group of psychologically impaired conditions. These conditions affect 1 in 10 Americans and cause a great deal of disturbance in social and family life, functioning on the job, and psychological well-being for the affected person and those around them. Many people have heard terms such as “narcissistic personality disorder,” “borderline personality disorder,” and “psychopathy.” These terms, though tossed about in the media and common discourse, have technical definitions and are the objects of intensive scientific study and active clinical/treatment interventions. Professor Lenzenweger will discuss what is known about these conditions, what remains to be learned, and what distortions accompany the use of these terms in society today.

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Life in the Trees: Discovering the Eighth Continent | Science Pub

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Life in the Trees
Discovering the Eighth Continent 

Guest Speaker: Dr. Margaret “Canopy Meg” Lowman
Science Pub was recorded on September 14, 2021. https://youtu.be/jpaF7-vBQi0

Did you know that more than 50 percent of the world’s land-based creatures live in treetops? Yet scientists have classified less than 10 percent of this biodiversity. Come hear stories that will inspire us to think more urgently about forest conservation, help save big trees, and ultimately, keep our planet healthy. Dr. Margaret “Canopy Meg” Lowman shared tales from her adventurous childhood as a collector of wildflowers, nests, snake skins, and other natural collectibles, which led her to becoming one of the world’s first arbornauts.

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Antarctica to the Adirondacks: The Ice Lady’s Amazing Journey

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Antarctica to the Adirondacks:
The Ice Lady’s Amazing Journey

Michele Cross
June 15  7pm 

Hear how Michele Cross turned her love of science into a lifelong adventure. After a seven-week research expedition to Antarctica, this special education teacher was selected to work with NASA scientists studying ice and snow in the Adirondacks. At Corning-Painted Post High School she developed a science course for struggling readers and writers and continues sharing her knowledge with fishermen and science enthusiasts around the Keuka Lake area of upstate New York. 

Michele Cross teaches a collaborative, hands-on class called “Life, Literature, and Science at the Poles.” A passionate educator for 34 years, you can otherwise find her hiking, cycling, kayaking, snowshoeing, and simply enjoying the outdoors. Throughout winter, “The Ice Lady” collects frozen samples and teaches the local community what her findings reveal. With retirement approaching, she hopes to add actual ice fishing to her list of outdoor activities. 

RSVP for your free ticket here. 

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Frogs, Freezing Roads & Human Safety

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Frogs,  Freezing Roads & Human Safety
Keeping animals and humans safe through the seasons
Guest Speaker: Nick Buss

Road salt is a lifesaver in winter –– for humans. But what about our amphibian friends? Come spring, these salts can run into wetlands and ponds causing harm to communities of wildlife that rely on these habitats to survive and thrive. We’ll explore the latest research on the impacts of commonly used de-icing salts on frogs, toads, and salamanders, as well as conservation efforts. https://youtu.be/ZaN3OEvuImA

Nick Buss is a doctoral candidate pursuing a PhD in biological sciences.

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Science Pub | The Skin You’re In

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The Skin You’re In
Better Understanding the Body’s Largest Organ
Guy German, PhD

Learn about the complex chemical and biological structures that protect our skin from cosmetics, sunlight, bacteria, and a host of environmental hazards. See how biomimicry helps scientists design products that alleviate pesky skin issues. Explore amazing breakthroughs like “DNA sunscreens” that boost protection the longer we’re in the sun. 

Dr. German is Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Binghamton University. His research focuses on understanding “soft matter” for use in biomedical applications. His team studies how skin protects us while allowing essential compounds in.

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Age of Nature Screening & Events

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This screening took place on October 13, 2020 at 7 pm ET. Watch the archived panel discussion. 

 
WSKG and Science Pub celebrated the three-part series The Age of Nature with a virtual screening and panel discussion focused on nature and conservation. Our panel will take a look at nature and the outdoors while examining how we balance human growth and conservation. Each episode will focus on three stories that take us beyond the traditional natural history series to answer three questions:

What have our past mistakes taught us about nature? How is our understanding of nature changing the way we live?

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Science Pub Returns This Fall

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Science Pub returns this fall from the comfort of your home, please join us for these exciting virtual experiences. The Science of Sex: Beyond Binary
Exploring Gender Through an Anthropological Lens
Speaker: Aviva Friedman

Biological sex is often thought of as a binary: male/female. Though many of us realize that gender identity can be quite expansive, we sometimes get lost in the weeds of what’s “based in biology.” This talk will explore the biological components that make up physical sex and examine how they relate to gender identity across cultures. Aviva Friedman is Community Educator at Family Planning of South Central New York.

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Getting Lost in “The Great Pause” Online Discussion

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Getting Lost in “The Great Pause” Online Discussion

This event took place on Thursday April 30 at 7pm. Watch a recording of the event below.

We’re experiencing the coronavirus outbreak as one, yet we all have different coping styles. Are you focused on logistics? Struggling to stay motivated in a strangely isolated world? Are you unable to concentrate? Or confused about your sudden jumble of new roles?