Science Lecture Series

Dr. James W. Jarvis

Vaccines: Heroes or Villains (hint: it’s the first one)

Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 pm

Take a look at the science of immunization, exploring the basic biology of the human immune system and why it is important in society. What recommendations do medical experts have? What are the controversies, myths, and rumors? Learn the latest on vaccines with special attention on the influenza vaccine and upcoming predictions for “flu season” here in Maine.

James W. Jarvis, MD, FAAFP, is the senior vice president and senior physician executive from Eastern Maine Medical/Northern Light. Dr. Jarvis earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and his Doctor of Medicine Degree from Wright State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Malcom Grow Medical Center at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., where he served as chief resident. While on active duty he served as clinic chief and medical director for the 56th Medical Group, Luke AFB, AZ. He is also a past president of the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors. He continues to practice full spectrum family medicine including inpatient and maternity care.

Season passes are available for the entire October 2018 – April 2019 Science Lecture Series for $30 for adults, and $20 for children under 12. They can be purchased by calling 581-1341, or by inquiring at the box office.

Tickets for individual lectures are available online at http://astro.umaine.edu, by calling 581-1341, or at the box office.

Previous Speakers

September 2016 Dr. Elizabeth McGrath A Walk Among Giants: Building the Largest Galaxies in the Universe	View Event Flyer	View Lecture Slides
October 2016 Dr. Caitlin Howell Unlocking the Secrets of Proteins: The Rise of Cryo Electron Microscopy	View Event Flyer	View Lecture Slides
November 2016 Chuck Carter Art and Science: Visualizing Complex Ideas for Everyone	View Event Flyer	View Lecture Slides
December 2016 Dr. Paul Mayewski Journey Into Climate	View Event Flyer	View Lecture Slides (Google Drive link)
February 2017 Dr. Dean Astumian How molecular motors work – insights from the machinist’s toolbox	View Event Flyer	View Lecture Slides
March 2017 Dr. Ali Abedi Wireless Leak Detection for International Space Station	View Event Flyer	View Lecture Slides
April 2017 Dr. Henning Haack Meteorites and the Origin of the Solar System	View Event Flyer
May 2017 Dr. Karissa Tilbury From Lightsabers to Tricorders: Harnessing Light for Biomedical Applications	View Event Flyer	View Lecture Slides
September 2017 Dr. Michaela Reagan Potential Cancer Cures Leveraging 3D Tissue Engineering and Bone Marrow Models	View Event Flyer	View Lecture Slides
December 2017 Dr. Dale Kocevski The Big Bang and the Origin of Our Universe	View Event Flyer	View Lecture Slides
February 2018 Dr. Nicole Rausch The Science of Wellness: Why Your Doctor Continues to Insist You Sleep, Exercise, and Be Well	View Event Flyer	View Lecture Slides
March 2018 Dr. Bill Davids Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator and Rusty Old Bridges	View Event Flyer	View Lecture Slides
April 2018 Dr. Jennifer Page Aquatic chemical signaling: How understanding signals in the sea helps us address interdisciplinary challenges	View Event Flyer	View Lecture Slides
October 2018 Dr. Justin Lap A Bright Energy Future: Powering Industry with Solar Heat	View Event Flyer	View Lecture Slides

The Science Lecture Series at Emera Astronomy Center will take place the third Thursdays of each month and is a partnership project with the Maine Science Festival and will feature research from a variety of science disciplines from around our state and use the digital planetarium to visualize these discoveries in a new dramatic and immersive way.