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BUSINESS AND
MANAGEMENT
Creative Real Estate Investing Techniques to Build Cash and Wealth
If you are serious about using real estate to
create both “quick cash” and long-term financial security
for you and your family, you must attend this seminar.
Corporate downsizing and the stock market meltdown are
leading people back to the inescapable conclusion that there
is only one reliable road to financial freedom—real estate
investing. No other investment has created so many
millionaires in America. 90 to 120 min.; Minh Pham, Lecturer
Effective Business Correspondence
This presentation focuses on the requirements
of effective business letters, memos, pamphlets, and
brochures, and offers tips on e-mail do’s and don’ts.
Visual aids. 60
min.; Rita Kranidis, Associate Professor, English, Foreign
Languages, and Philosophy
Managing Diversity in the Workplace
This talk covers the basics of understanding
diversity with very informative group exercises to involve
participants. Visual aids.
30 to 60 min.; Brenda E. Gibson,
Marketing Specialist and Outreach Coordinator Workforce
Development & Continuing Education
Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity--A Quick Introduction
Should I be concerned about disasters and
business continuity? What should I do to better prepare for
disaster? What should I do if a disaster strikes? What
exactly is a disaster, anyway? Come find answers to these
questions and more. 45 to 60 min.; Stephen Furlong, Adjunct
Professor, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science
Successful Management Tools
The speaker will provide talks on time
management, motivation, stress management, supervisory
skills, and human relations skills including problem
solving, communication, planning, and organizational skills.
Visual aids.
30 to 60 min.; Dr. Jackie Middleton,
Professor, Management
Strengthen Your Business by Strengthening Your Employees
Discover how your business can obtain
effective customized training conveniently, on site or at
one of Montgomery College’s locations in the county. To meet
the workplace needs of local business, government, and
community organizations, the business training services of
Workforce Development & Continuing Education can partner
with clients to enhance your employees’ skills through
training, professional development, and technical assistance
solutions. The full course inventory of the College can be
tailored to meet workplace education and training needs,
and can be delivered in a wide variety of learning formats to
include on-site, Web-based, intensive, or semester-length
instructional programs. Technical assistance may include:
training needs assessments, conducting focus groups,
curriculum design, and educational program design.
Visual aids. 20
min.; Workforce Development & Continuing Education Staff
Understanding and Preventing Sexual Harassment
This presentation provides an overview of the
legal elements of sexual harassment, how to limit employer
liability, and how to prevent and eliminate sexually
oriented and harassing behaviors. 60 to 90 min.; Michelle T.
Scott, Director of Affirmative Action
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CAREERS
How to Become a Movie Extra
The speaker provides insights on the mindset,
attitude, availability, head shots, and endurance that lead
to success as a movie extra. The speaker last appeared in
Head of State. You may even become a movie star! 30
min.; Wayson P. Lee, Class of 1986
A Workforce in Transition
Changing demographics, job growth, and new
skill requirements are shaping the future of our workforce.
Trends suggest that our workforce will become older, more
diverse, more specialized, and in higher demand. The
necessity for lifelong learning will continue to increase
for all career fields. Education and training experiences
for the workforce will become even more critical as the
projected employment needs will exceed the available labor
market. Visual aids.
20 min.; Workforce Development & Continuing
Education Staff
The Landscape Industry
One of the fastest-growing industries in the
Washington metropolitan area is the landscape industry. This
talk will focus on the careers available in this field,
including the opportunity to own your own business. 20 to 30
min.; Stephen Dubik, Instructor, Landscape Technology
Careers in Printing Management
How has technology changed the field of
printing as a career? What is the job market in the
Washington metropolitan area? What about the future? This
talk will address these specific issues as well as other
topics related to printing. 20 to 30 min.; Frederick Howell,
Program Director, Printing Management
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COMMUNICATIONS
Radio--Its Early History (1920–1950)
The history of early radio, from the first
scheduled broadcast to the early 1950s. The speaker uses
excerpts from original radio broadcasts. Speaker uses his
own stereo system. 60 min.; Bob Gallagher, Adjunct
Professor, Computer Science
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COMPUTERS
A Brief Introduction to Computer Security
Is the Internet safe or should I be concerned
about information security? How can I protect my computer
files? My equipment? Get answers to these and related
questions in a short, informal session. 45 to 90 min.;
Stephen Furlong, Adjunct Professor, Management, Mathematics
and Computer Science
The Exciting World of Computer Graphics
A brief introduction to what is happening in
the area of computer graphics for the home and business.
Visual aids.30
min.; Paul D. McDermott, Professor Emeritus
How Computers Work: The Very Basics
The speaker provides a broad, yet elementary
overview of computers and their attachments. The talk
includes a description of all parts, their purpose, how they
work, and how to use them effectively. The talk will cover
keyboards, mice, monitors and printers, tapes, disks and
diskettes, and the computer itself. The talk is designed to
explain computer systems in a simple, easy-to-understand way
that novices will enjoy. 45 to 90 min.; Stephen Furlong,
Adjunct Professor, Management, Mathematics and Computer
Science
Savvy Uses of the Internet for Business, Professions, Family
Internet, intranets! This discussion involves
how to avoid becoming “technically disadvantaged” in the new
economy. What’s real; what’s hype. The speaker teaches about
the Internet from a broad business, legal, ethical, and
practical perspective. He focuses not only on technology,
but also on how to use it effectively. The speaker will
discuss why e-mail is the most important application right
now on the Internet; and how to remain competitive in the
new economy for much less cost than commonly believed. 30
to 60 min.; Paul G. Foldes, Adjunct Professor, Computer Science
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CONSTRUCTION AND
INTERIOR
DESIGN
Interior Design: How to Communicate for a Successful Project
The speaker provides practical information
about how to hire and work with a professional interior
designer. Information about how your designer is able to
create a residential or commercial space that reflects your
interests and requirements. Discussion will include tips
about questions you can ask when searching for the best
interior designer for your project. Information will be
included about contracts, standard vocabulary, and methods
of charging. Visual aids.
20 to 40 min.; Jill Irey, Professor,
Interior Design
A Construction Project: Do It Yourself or Seek Professional Help
A talk will include a discussion of the
advantages and disadvantages in undertaking a remodeling
or construction project either through a “build-your-own” approach
or a builder/contractor.
Visual aids.30 to 40 min.; Gudelsky Institute Staff
New Home Construction from Start to Finish
A step-by-step review of new home
construction discussing the methods and materials used in
today’s homes. Visual aids.
30 to 40 min.; Gudelsky Institute Staff
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CULTURES AND
PLACES OF
INTEREST
Afghanistan’s Economy: Central Banking in Afghanistan
The discussion leader was appointed by
President Bush to serve on the Supreme Council of the
Afghanistan Bank (which is the equivalent of our Federal
Reserve Bank) to monitor monetary policy. 30 to 60 min.; Dr.
Shah Mehrabi, Professor, Business Administration and
Economics
Cape Breton: Off the Beaten Path?
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia’s north island,
became a melting pot for various cultural groups during
migration. Learn more about the groups who have impacted
the island and have left their imprint on the landscape. Find
out why this hidden secret has become a hot spot for tourism
and study. Visual aids.
60 min.; Tanya Allison, Associate Professor
and Coordinator, Applied Geography
Exploring Yellowstone
The speaker’s prize-winning images will
illustrate Yellowstone’s natural wonders. The journey begins
with a digital sound and image show and concludes with some
observations of the place. Visual
aids.25 to 45 min.; Paul D.
McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Mystery People of Central America--The Maya
Buried under the tropical forests of Central
America, one finds the remains of an ancient mysterious
people—the Maya. Learn about their civilization as it
existed in 800 A.D. Visual aids.
30 min.; Paul D. McDermott,
Professor Emeritus
Meet the Holy Land
This talk provides a religious Jewish
perspective on the land of Israel and its political
significance. 35 min.; Dr. Malcolm Kovacs, Professor
Emeritus
Songs of the Jewish Calendar
A medley of songs associated with the major
Holy Days of the Jewish calendar, with an explanation of
their meaning. 30 min.; Dr. Malcolm Kovacs, Professor
Emeritus
A View of Cuba
This talk will focus on slides and
impressions of Cuba—its present day culture, economics, and
infrastructures. Visual aids.
30 min; Dr. Joan Naake, English
Canyonlands
The speaker provides a visual tour of the
Canyonlands along the Colorado River.
Visual aids. 30 to
40 min.; Paul D. McDermott, Professor Emeritus
North to Alaska
The speaker provides a geographic tour of
Alaska illustrating its mountains, glaciers, and wild life.
Visual aids.
30 to 40 min.; Paul D. McDermott, Professor
Emeritus
Images of Maryland
The speaker provides a pictorial tour of
Maryland, from the Eastern Shore to the plateau. A special
sound and sight presentation is available upon special
arrangement with the speaker.
Visual aids. 30 min.; Paul D.
McDermott, Professor Emeritus
California
Redwoods
This presentation covers the ecology and
history of the Redwood Forest through drawings and
photographs. Visual aids.
30 min.; Paul D. McDermott, Professor
Emeritus
Life on the C&O Canal
A discussion of life as it existed on the
canal in the 19th and early 20th century. The talk is based
on old photographs taken when the C&O was operating.
Additional information is provided by oral interviews of
people who worked on the canal.
Visual aids. 30 min.; Paul D.
McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Photographing Maryland Landscapes
This speaker discusses some of the
interesting places that can be photographed in Maryland, and
techniques for making images.
Visual aids. 30 min.; Paul D.
McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Shamanism Across Cultures
Medicine people in ancient as well as
present-day cultures play an important role. Looking at
Shamans across cultures, one begins to see the human
commonalities. Visual aids.
40 min.; Robert L. Giron, Professor,
English, Foreign Languages, and Philosophy
The Capital Region
A discussion of the historical and cultural
attraction of the Washington metropolitan area based upon
the book of the same title. Visual
aids. 30 to 40 min.; Paul D.
McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Landscapes of Maryland
This presentation is a photographic journey
across the state of Maryland.
Visual aids.
30 to 40 min.; Paul D. McDermott, Professor
Emeritus
Fire at Yellowstone
The speaker provides an interpretation and
explanation of a summer-long fire at Yellowstone National
Park. The presentation includes a discussion of its causes
and long-term effects. Visual aids.
30 min.; Paul D. McDermott,
Professor Emeritus
Pine Barrens of New Jersey
A colorful look into the physical and
cultural geography of this unique wilderness area.
Visual aids. 30
min.; Paul D. McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Strollin’ on the C&O Canal
Historical and cultural geography of the
canal. A special living history presentation with costume
and music. Visual aids.
30 min.; Paul D. McDermott, Professor
Emeritus
Maryland’s Civil War Monuments
See how the Union and Confederate monuments
in the divided state of Maryland helped to heal the wounds
of society after the Civil War, learn how to read the “language” of
monuments, and how monuments have changed over time. Visual aids.
60 min.; Susan Soderberg, Part-Time
Instructor, Art History
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CURRENT EVENTS
The Future of Biotechnology
The speaker will provide a decade by-decade
vision of possible applications of biotechnology through the
year 2100. He will provide a description of the types of
biotechnology companies and skills required for success in
this industry. He will also highlight several different
careers within biotechnology and how to prepare for them.
Visual aids.
30 to 90 min.; Dr. Collins Jones, Professor
and Biotechnology Coordinator
Biotechnology for Nonscientists
What is biotechnology and how does it affect
you? This is a brief introduction to the language, promise,
and perils of biotechnology. Visual
aids. 20 to 60 min.; Lori Kelman,
Professor, Biotechnology
Women’s Studies
The speaker will look at the issues
confronting women today, with specific focus on global,
medical, and legal issues. Different women’s issues may be
arranged by request. Visual aids.
60 min.; Rita Kranidis, Associate
Professor, English, Foreign Languages, and Philosophy
Accommodations and the Americans with Disabilities Act for People
with Disabilities
The speaker will discuss requirements for
accommodations for people with disabilities in the workplace
and in the classroom. Visual aids.
60 min.; Brenda Williams,
Collegewide Director, Disability Support Services
Biotechnology
The speaker will discuss the impact of
biotechnology on society, particularly on ethical issues,
including artificial intelligence, implantable chips, and
life extension. Visual aids.
60 min.; Dr. Jeananne Boyce, Computer
Science
Bioethics, Biotechnology, and Ethics in the Information Age
A compelling discussion about advances in
biotechnology, and the ethical issues it raises.
Visual aids. 20 to
30 min.; Dr. Jeanann Boyce, Computer Science
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ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Apprenticeship Works!
Montgomery College has been partnering with
local businesses and trade associations for more than 20
years. During this time, the College has provided
apprenticeship-related instruction programs designed to meet
industry needs. Thousands of apprentices have completed
these work-based learning programs through MC. Now these
apprentices can be found throughout the region in
high-paying and rewarding technical careers. Learn more
about the apprenticeship option through this presentation.
Visual aids.
20 min.; Gudelsky Institute Staff
The Skills Standards Movement
More employers and educators alike are
creating and using skill standards as education, training,
and recruiting tools. Skill standards are established
locally or nationally and can be adapted to meet specific
employer and educational needs. Learn how skill standards
are established and review potential applications.
Visual aids. 20
min.; Gudelsky Institute Staff
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EDUCATION
Bicultural Education and Assimilation Issues for Immigrants
This presentation provides the melting pot
versus salad bowl issues, acceptance of immigrants by the
dominant culture, blending of cultures and mosaic ethnicity
versus WASP culture, and the meaning of being American
today. 60 min.; Dr. Dehlly Porras, Instructional Dean
Bilingual Education
This presentation highlights the pros and
cons of bilingual education - and their effect in the
immigrant community and the American culture. 60 min; Dr.
Dehlly Porras, Instructional Dean
Adult ESOL and Literacy - GED Program
This talk describes the Adult ESOL and
Literacy - GED program and the student population. It will
address the purpose of the program and the services it
provides. It will also define terms associated with ESOL,
literacy, and the GED. Visual aids. 30 min.; Octavia Shaw, ESOL/Civics
Outreach Coordinator, Workforce Development & Continuing Education
Mathematics Education
This presentation will provide the teaching
and learning issues in mathematics, methods of teaching,
integration of areas across the curriculum such as using
writing, reading, and critical thinking learning activities
as cognitive exercises for learning mathematics, plus use of
computers and content area applications to enhance the
teaching of mathematics. Study skills, test taking
techniques, and reading skills needed in mathematics will
also be discussed. 60 min.; Dr. Dehlly Porras, Instructional
Dean
Putting Research to Work: Best Practices for Teaching in the
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse College Classroom
The diversity found in the college classroom
is representative of our American society. This presentation
will identify some of the challenges and best instructional
practices based on current research for teaching the
culturally and linguistically diverse college students. The
instructor will share the results of an informal survey of
college students –identifying their needs and matching the
best instructional practices for reading and writing at the
college level. Visual aids.60
min.; Zeporia Smith, Assistant Professor, Education
Role of Culture and Plagiarism
This presentation will present current
research on the role of culture and plagiarism. What is
considered plagiarism and does the definition vary from
culture to culture? How can the culture of a student affect
what might be considered plagiarism in our classroom.
Visual aids. 60
min.; Zeporia Smith, Assistant Professor, Education
Diversity Training
This talk covers the need for diversity
training and/or basic diversity awareness. It provides some
things we need to do to stay focused positively on this
issue. Visual aids.30
min.; Brenda E. Gibson, Marketing Specialist and Outreach
Coordinator, Workforce Development & Continuing Education
How to Study, and Why!
The speaker provides a discussion of how
grades and knowledge increase the quality of our life,
provide for good marriages and happy families, etc. The
speaker will provide a strategy for effective study. 60
min.; Dr. Donald J. Palmer, Professor, Psychology
Technical Education: Montgomery College as a National Model
This talk reveals the county’s and the
state’s need for technical education. It also highlights the
exciting career path for qualified people, especially women,
in nontraditional careers, who would like to become
professional crafts persons. 30 min.; College Officials
Motivating the Young Student-Athlete
Sports can play an important role in the
development of young people. Balancing the demands of sports
with the demands of school is frequently a serious problem.
The speaker, a psychologist who has worked with
student-athletes for many years, will offer his ideas about
bringing out the “student” in the student-athlete. This
talk is primarily for parents and teachers who deal with
adolescent student athletes. 30 min.; Dr. Robert Kauppi,
Professor, Student Development
Returning to School --A Student’s Perspective
This talk describes what women and men face
as they enroll in and attend college, either for the first
time or after a break. This is not just a how-to approach,
but also an empathetic view toward the returning student. 30
to 45 min.; Paula D. Matuskey, Instructional Dean
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ENERGY, ECOLOGY,
AND THE
ENVIRONMENT
Rising Waters
This talk deals with the problem of floods in
the United States. Questions addressed include what causes
floods, when and where they usually occur, and what can be
done to reduce damage and the loss of life.
Visual aids. 20 to
40 min.; Paul D. McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head
The story of acid rain and its impact on the
citizens and environment of the United States.
Visual aids. 20 to
40 min.; Paul D. McDermott, Professor Emeritus
What’s Happening to Our Beloved Chesapeake
The story of current problems now affecting
the Chesapeake Bay. Visual aids.
20 to 40 min.; Paul D. McDermott,
Professor Emeritus
Energy Resources in the United States
This talk will explore current energy
resources in the United States, including oil, gas, coal,
hydroelectric, and nuclear energy, plus developing sources
such as wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and synthetic
fuels like those made from coal, tar sands, and oil shale.
Visual aids.
20 min. mini-lecture or 45 to 60 min.; W.
Robert Coley, Professor, Chemistry
Indoor Air Quality and Energy Management
A discussion of the relationship between
indoor air quality and energy management. Issues will
include contaminant sources and methods of elimination.
Visual aids.
30 to 60 min.; Michael Whitcomb, P.E., Energy
Manager, Facilities Office
Vanishing Tropical Rain Forest
An examination of man’s destruction of the
world’s precious rain forest. Includes slides of the
beautiful forest complex. Visual
aids. 25 to 30 min.; Paul D.
McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Solar Energy in Montgomery County
A slide presentation of several applications
of solar energy in Montgomery County.
Visual aids. 30 to
60 min.; Michael Whitcomb, P.E., Energy Manager, Facilities
Office
Waste! Waste! Waste!
Reviews the nation’s waste disposal problems
and ways of reducing and recycling waste.
Visual aids. 30
min.; Paul D. McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Nuclear Energy Issues and Reactor Accidents
Introduction to nuclear power reactor types,
fuel cycles, and issues (uranium resources and enrichment,
safeguards, proliferation, safety and health effects, and
radioactive waste management). Nuclear reactor accidents
including Three Mile Island and Chernobyl. 60 min.; Dr.
George L. Sherwood, Jr., Adjunct Professor, Physics,
Engineering, and Geoscience
Nuclear Power and the Environment
Effects of ionizing radiation, releases,
health effects, reactor siting, and standards. 45 min.; Dr.
George L. Sherwood, Jr., Adjunct Professor, Physics,
Engineering, and Geoscience
Energy Efficient Commercial Building Design
A comparison of energy efficient building
design versus standard building design. The impact of first
cost, operating costs, and life-cycle cost.
Visual aids. 30 to
60 min.; Michael Whitcomb, P.E., Energy Manager, Facilities
Office
The Energy Crisis: Fact or Fallacy?
A discussion of the origins of the current
energy problem and possible solutions.
Visual aids. 40
min.; Paul D. McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Electric Bills: Can You Afford to Turn on the Switch?
A look at PEPCO’s commercial time-of-use
rates, the impact on commercial customers, and
cost-effective measures to reduce consumption.
Visual aids. 30 to
60 min.; Michael Whitcomb, P.E., Energy Manager, Facilities
Office
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FAMILY
Child Care: Meeting the Challenge
This interactive and informative presentation
will help you to focus on the child care resources available
in Montgomery County for families and child care providers.
Making the right choices about family needs, work
commitments, and child care options is important in our
county today. 60 to 120 min.; Anne Schmitz, Adjunct
Professor, Psychology; Chair, Programmatic Issues Montgomery
County Commission on Child Care
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GEOGRAPHY
Geography: Where in the World Is It?
A light-hearted approach to enlighten those
who consider themselves geographically inadequate. Audience
members will have a chance to participate by featuring their
own geographic background, a perspective that may have gone
unnoticed until now. 30 to 60 min.; Tanya Allison,
Associate Professor and Coordinator, Applied Geography
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GOVERNMENT AND
POLITICS
What Have We Learned Since JFK Died?
The year 2003 marked the 40th anniversary of the
death of President John F. Kennedy. This talk focuses on the societal changes
that have occurred
since he died, as well as his legacy as it is viewed today.
20 min.; Paula D. Matuskey, Instructional Dean
Focus on Presidential Leadership: Theodore Roosevelt
Recent writings have given us a far more
detailed picture of Teddy Roosevelt, his persona, and his
presidency. This talk will focus on his youth and how those
experiences prepared him to exercise leadership as the
president of the United States, upon the death of President
William McKinley. 20 min.; Paula D. Matuskey, Instructional
Dean
Focus on Presidential Leadership: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only American
president to be elected four times to the office. This talk
will summarize his career path that led to the presidency --
a path that was altered by his encounter with polio as an
adult. Also discussed will be the changes in American life
that were initiated by President Roosevelt. 20 min.; Paula
D. Matuskey, Instructional Dean
Is It Too Early to Think about the Next Presidential Election?
This talk examines how presidential elections
are contested in the 21st century, with particular emphasis
on the current front runners and the issues that will be the
key elements of the next campaign. 20 min.; Paula D.
Matuskey, Instructional Dean
The Electoral College
The 2000 Presidential Election provided one
of those rare occasions when the candidate with the leading
popular vote lost in the electoral college. This talk
focuses on the origins of the electoral college, the reasons
it still exists today, and its implications in how campaigns
are waged at the national level. 20 min.; Paula D. Matuskey,
Instructional Dean
Criminal Justice
The speaker will cover various criminal
justice issues. 30 to 45 min.; Dr. Sonya Chiles, Associate
Professor, Sociology,
Anthropology, and Criminal Justice
Presidential Leadership
No political office in the United States
commands the level of attention given to the presidency,
and each president has left a mark on the office. This talk
looks at examples of expansive presidential leadership and
how certain individuals have changed the nature of the
office for all time. 30 to 60 min.; Paula D. Matuskey,
Instructional Dean
Electronic Media and the American Presidency
Addresses the changes that electronic media
have brought to the presidency as an institution and the
electoral process since Franklin Roosevelt. Emphasis will be
on the televised press conference, presidential debates,
and how the presidential primary process (delegate selection)
enhances the role of the media in designating “winners” and
“losers.” Visual aids.
35 to 45 min.; Paula D. Matuskey,
Instructional Dean
Should U.S. Presidents Serve Only Two Terms?
Shortly after Franklin Roosevelt was elected
president for the fourth time, the concept of presidential
term limitation was discussed with great intensity. The
result was the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidential
terms to two, or a maximum of ten years. This talk will look
at why such an amendment was not necessary earlier, the
democratic arguments for and against a term limit, and the
arguments now presented for possible repeal. 30 min.; Paula
D. Matuskey, Instructional Dean
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HEALTH
Is AIDS in Your Future?
This presentation was developed to inform,
educate, and empower the people with more pertinent
information and data on awareness, prevention, diagnosis,
treatment and progress in vaccine research on HIV/AIDS. This
information might inspire various groups to develop policies
to address health issues, and further disseminate
information on new and effective methods of prevention and
potential treatments. Specifically, the presentation will
provide strategies for avoiding infection and coping and
living with AIDS, and implications for the future.
Visual aids. 45
min.; Dr. Ijeoma Otigbuo, Professor, Biology; Director, AIDS
Awareness Resource Center
For Girls Only: How to Eat Your Way to Perfect Hair, Skin, and
Moods
Think you can stay thin by skipping
breakfast? Think a soft drink and a bag of chips had fewer
calories than a meal? This is your chance to see how
powerful “real foods” and proper meal scheduling can be in
promoting a clear complexion, a strong mind, and fabulous
hair. And, you can significantly reduce the symptoms
associated with PMS. This is the most powerful
lecture/discussion you will attend all year.
Visual aids. 60
min.; Sara Bachman Ducey, Assistant Professor, Nutrition;
Certified Nutrition Specialist
It Really Does Matter What You Feed Your Kids
This talk presents the challenges of feeding
your children while living in our “obesogenic” society. The
speaker can tell you what you can do about it -- if you’re
willing to put the time and effort into it. Learn 10 tricks
for providing a nutrition environment that can really help
your child be her/his best. Visual
aids. 60 mm., Sara Bachman Ducey,
Assistant Professor, Nutrition; Certified Nutrition
Specialist
The Power of Plant Foods
You’ve heard the recommendations. Eat five
servings of fruits and vegetables a day for health. Well,
five a day is just a start – 10 is better yet! And, not all
fruits and vegetables are created equally. Learn how to
choose the most powerful phytochemicals available locally. Visual aids.
60 min.; Sara Bachman Ducey, Assistant
Professor, Nutrition; Certified Nutrition Specialist
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Eaters
Improve the way you feel and think in just
seven basic steps. The speaker provides a comprehensive
lecture on healthy eating. Visual
aids. 30 to 60 min.; Sara Bachman
Ducey, Assistant Professor, Nutrition; Certified Nutrition
Specialist
End of Life Care--What are My Options?
There is no “dress rehearsal” to prepare for
the last months of someone’s life. Montgomery County has
plentiful resources for both patients and families.
Knowledge is essential for appropriate decision making. 60
min.; Penny Gladhill, Manager, Family Services
Hypnosis
Have you ever been hypnotized before? Is it
real? Yes! Everyone can be hypnotized; it only varies in
degree. There’s power in hypnosis, but the power is within
us. 30 min. ; Wayson P. Lee, Class of 1986
Hypnosis Demonstrated
Most everyone has been hypnotized. Everyone
can -- and does hypnotize. The power of hypnosis is with us.
Visual aids.45
min.; Wayson P. Lee, Class of 1986
Hypnosis: Myths and Realities
An overview of the development of hypnosis
and its place in contemporary mental health treatment
procedures. A look at what is myth and what is real about
hypnosis. 30 min.; Dr. Richard Klimek, Professor Emeritus
Maximum Performance Chiropractic
These discussions will enlighten audiences on
the value of chiropractic. The speaker will cover how
chiropractic can be used with regard to stress reduction,
ADD/ADHD, women’s health issues, fibromyalgia, staying fit
at sedentary jobs, and children’s health issues. Please
select one topic for discussion.
Visual aids.45 min.; Dr. Michael
W. Orr, Doctor of Chiropractic
Your Health Information Belongs to You
Overview of medical record content: why
records are kept, patient access, and requesting and
maintaining your own personal health records. If requested,
the speaker can include a discussion on the impact of
computerization, current legislation, or both.
Visual aids. 30 to
45 min.; Sue Meiskey, Professor, Health Information
Technology
Good Fats and Bad Fats: A Lesson in Lipid Biochemistry
We’ve been educated to believe that all fats
are bad for us. Thankfully, recent lipid research is better
able to show us which fats are good and which ones are bad.
And, they’re not all bad. This lecture will cover the
structural and functional differences between lipids groups
including, for example: the sterols, omega 3 and 6 oils,
and the harmful trans fats. 60 min.; Sara Bachman Ducey,
Assistant Professor, Nutrition; Certified Nutrition
Specialist
What to Eat When You’ve Stopped Hormone Replacement Therapy
Studies demonstrating harmful effects of
hormone replacement therapy keep coming. Maybe you don’t
want to take the risk that hormones pose. Learn how
nutrition can help you to improve your health outcomes while
you transition. 60 min.; Sara Bachman Ducey, Assistant
Professor, Nutrition; Certified Nutrition Specialist
The Hard Facts about Soft Drinks
Soft drinks and fruit juice beverages have
become such a common part of American life that we pay them
little notice. Our complacency toward these beverages has
created health problems now -- and for the future. You’ll be
shocked to learn how our contemporary health issues
(obesity, diabetes, high triglycerides, cancer, and
accelerated aging) lurk inside these sweet beverages.
Visual aids. 60
min. ; Sara Bachman Ducey, Assistant Professor, Nutrition;
Certified Nutrition Specialist
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HIGH
TECHNOLOGY
Emerging Technologies in Automotives, Printing, Construction, and
Manufacturing
A look at the new technological developments
and what the future may hold for each of these industries.
Increasing advances in technology hold the potential for
additional safety, more efficient production or service
time, greater accuracy, and increased user options.
Developments reviewed will continue to change but include
onboard computers, global positioning systems, printing on
demand, electronic imaging, direct to plate output synthetic
materials, subassemblies and prefabrication, smart
buildings, electronic discharge machining, plasma
prototyping, and computer-aided design and production. 30
min.; Gudelsky Institute Staff
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THE
HIGH
TECHNOLOGY AND
SCIENCE
CENTER
To meet the increasing student and business
demands in the technologies, a $12.4 million,
75,000-square-foot High Technology and Science Center has
opened at the College’s Germantown Campus. The High
Technology and Science Center provides the first opportunity
for major academic expansion and community involvement since
the campus opened in 1978. Constructed with state and county
funds and equipped with the assistance of the private
sector, it houses courses and programs integrally related
to the high technology industries of Montgomery County. The
center includes a seminar room, a conference facility, a
500-seat auditorium, computer equipped classrooms, and
specialized laboratories for physics, automation control,
telecommunications, electronic technology, computer
graphics, computer aided drafting and design, biotechnology,
and microcomputer repair.
To learn more about the High Technology and
Science Center and how we can help you, call the Science,
Math, and Technology Office at 240-567-7722. If your group
would like to hear a presentation about the High Technology
and Science Center, the following individuals will be happy
to come:
Kathy Michaelian,
Instructional Dean, Montgomery College;
Richard A. (Andy) Wheeler, Senior Project Manager,
Retired, Bechtel Power Corporation
You may contact the Office of Communications
by calling 240-567-7541.
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HISTORY
Traveling with Lewis and Clark
The speaker discusses the history of the
Lewis and Clark expedition. A special digital and stereo
sound presentation is available on request.
Visual aids. 25 to
30 min.; Paul D. McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Growing up in America in the Shadow of the Holocaust: Insights into
Survivor Families
This is a discussion of the ways that
Holocaust survivors raised their children after the
destruction of their communities and families. Questions
discussed include: What difficulties did Holocaust survivors
endure when they came to the United States? How did they
rebuild their families and lives? What did the survivors
teach their children? What was it like to be the children of
Holocaust survivors growing up in America?
Visual aids. 30 to
60 min.; Esther Finder, Adjunct Professor, Psychology
The Holocaust: Insights into Experience and Survival
This is a discussion of the kinds of
experiences the Holocaust survivors endured: ghettos,
concentration camps, hiding above ground, hiding under
ground, resistance, joining Allied military forces, etc.
Visual aids.;
30 to 60 min. , Esther Finder, Adjunct
Professor, Psychology
Returning to Face the Past: A Visit to Some Holocaust Death Camps
This is a slide show of a trip to Poland,
including photos taken from the Chelmno, Majdanek,
Treblinka, and Auschwitz death camps as well as some photos
taken by the Nazis during the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. The
history is taught through the Holocaust experiences of the
speaker’s parents as well as through photographs.
Visual aids. 30 to
60 min.; Esther Finder, Adjunct Professor, Psychology
In Sight of the Dome of the Capitol
The history of the Confederate attack on
Washington in July 1864. This talk traces General Jubel A.
Early’s march down the Shenandoah Valley, traveling through
Hagerstown and Frederick, fighting a battle outside
Frederick, and finally being stopped at Ft. Stevens, near
present- day Georgia Avenue in Washington. 30 to 60 min.;
Bernie Siler, Adjunct Professor, Paralegal Studies
Fighting for Freedom
The speaker’s story chronicles how he, his
father, and two brothers escaped from Vietnam with only a
sack of clothes and a few pieces of jewelry. 45 min.; Minh
Pham, Lecturer
History of the 54th Virginia Regiment
An example of Civil War history and how it
was researched. 20 to 30 min.; Dr. George L. Sherwood, Jr.,
Adjunct Professor, Physics, Engineering, and Geoscience
The History of Germantown, Maryland
The speaker will describe how Germantown
reflects the changing patterns of living in a
transportation-based culture from the time of the Woodland
Indians to the present. Visual
aids.60 min.; Susan Soderberg,
Part-Time Instructor, Art History
Vicksburg:
The Long Siege
The story of this Civil War site in
Mississippi. 25 to 30 min.; Paul D. McDermott, Professor
Emeritus and Tom Moreland, Adjunct Professor, Applied
Technologies
Bloody Lane: The Battle of Antietam
The story of the Civil War battle at Antietam
in western Maryland. 30 to 40 min.; Paul D. McDermott,
Professor Emeritus and Tom Moreland, Adjunct Professor, Applied
Technologies
Gettysburg: Three Days in July
A pictorial review of the Civil War’s most
famous battle, which is described as the high-tide mark of
the Confederacy. Visual aids.
30 min.; Paul D. McDermott,
Professor Emeritus and Tom Moreland, Adjunct Professor,
Applied Technologies
Colonial Vignettes: Life in Eighteenth-Century America
Selected examples of the activities and
behavior of people who lived in the colonies, particularly
in Maryland. A special living history presentation with
costume and music. Visual aids.
30 min.; Paul D. McDermott,
Professor Emeritus
Life on the Oregon Trail 1840–1870
A discussion of trail life along the Mormon
and Oregon trails during the mid-nineteenth century. A
special living history presentation with costume and music.
Visual aids.
25 to 35 min. ; Paul D. McDermott, Professor
Emeritus
Custer’s Last Stand
Slides and narrative presentation focusing on
the events and landscape involved in the defeat of General
Custer at the Little Big Horn River, June 1876.
Visual aids. 25 to
30 min.; Paul D. McDermott, Professor Emeritus
The Civil War in Montgomery County
Did the people of Montgomery County favor the
North or the South? Did Union troops camp in the area? Did
Confederate raiders ever come through? These and other Civil
War questions will be answered in this inside look at how
the war affected this county and the people who lived here.
30 to 45 min. ; Susan Soderberg, Part-Time Instructor, Art
History
The Lincoln Assassination
This topic covers some of the lesser-known
details and interesting facts surrounding the conspiracy to
assassinate President Lincoln.
Visual aids. 30 to 60 min. ;
Bernie Siler, Adjunct Professor, Paralegal Studies
Undying Glory
Deals with the unique role of black Union
soldiers during the Civil War.
Visual aids.30 to 60 min. Bernie
Siler, Adjunct Professor, Paralegal Studies
First Thanksgiving in the U.S.A.--1598
An historical background of the first
Thanksgiving in present-day San Elizario, El Paso, Texas,
and its implications. Visual aids.30
min. Robert L. Giron, Professor, English, Foreign Languages,
and Philosophy
In the Prison Cell I Sit
Details the history and suffering of
prisoners in Union and Confederate prison camps during the
Civil War. Visual aids.
30 to 60 min. Bernie Siler, Adjunct
Professor, Paralegal Studies
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THE HOMER S. GUDELSKY
INSTITUTE FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
The Homer S. Gudelsky Institute for Technical
Education at Montgomery College represents the College’s commitment
to provide high-quality, accessible education in technical and trade areas.
Located at the College’s
Rockville Campus, the institute houses the printing
management, automotive technology, building and construction
technology, and manufacturing and fabrication programs.
However, technical education goes beyond this facility. By
offering more than 50 technical credit programs and many
noncredit programs, the College has demonstrated its
commitment to the business community. Montgomery College
seeks to serve business and industry needs as changes in
the workplace continue. If your group would like to hear a
presentation about technical education and the institute,
please refer to the Careers and Education topics listed on
this site.
In addition, the following individuals will
be happy to come speak to your group: Frederick Howell,
Program Director, Printing Management, Montgomery
College; Eric Jeffers, Program Director,
Manufacturing and Fabrication Technology, Montgomery
College; Ed Roberts, Instructional Dean, Gudelsky
Institute and Applied Technologies, Montgomery College. You
may contact the Office of Communications by calling 240-567-5310.
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LITERATURE
A Revision of the Psalter
The speaker, a published poet, will read from his collection
entitled Songs for the Spirit, which he describes as
a new millennium psalter--without the religion—but filled
with the spirit. The discussion is nondenominational. 30
min. Robert L. Giron, Professor, English, Foreign
Languages, and Philosophy
U.S.A. Writers--The Southwest Americans
Presents an overview of major writers and
cultural themes of American writers of Mexican ancestry.
Visual aids.
30 min. Robert L. Giron, Professor, English,
Foreign Languages, and Philosophy
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MENTAL
HEALTH
Managing Stress to Improve Memory
This workshop presentation will emphasize
stress reduction strategies that will assist participants to
differentiate between good and bad stress, and ways to
improve their memory by reducing bad stress. 25 to 45 min.
Dr. William Anagnoson, Professor, Student Development
Coping with Stress and Anxiety
Traditional and innovative techniques for
dealing with what many mental health practitioners view as a
major problem: exaggerated stress and anxiety and their
concomitant negative effects on the body. 45 min. Dr.
Richard Klimek, Professor Emeritus
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MONEY
Estate Planning
The speaker will cover the options available
to individuals for passing their assets to their heirs. He
will discuss current federal and state tax filing
requirements; having a will—and why not having one can spell
disaster; why living trusts are not for everyone; and how
to choose a professional adviser to prepare a will or a trust.
30 to 45 min., Cornelius L. Mhley, CPA, Santos, Postal, and
Company, P.C.
Personal Money Management
Learn how to incorporate the seven money
habits of highly effective millionaires into your own
financial plan. 45 min. Minh Pham, Lecturer
Tax Planning for Individuals
The speaker will survey some of the basic tax
reduction techniques one can take to minimize the year-end
tax burden. There are some basic tax planning considerations
every taxpayer should know including use of credit cards,
estimated tax payments, pension plans, securities, sales,
etc. The speaker will review current federal and state
income tax law changes as they relate to individuals and
discuss the pros and cons of tax preparation software. 30 to
45 min. Cornelius
L. Mhley, CPA, Santos, Postal, and Company, P.C.
Understanding Life Insurance
Who should purchase life insurance? How much
insurance should you buy? For all its common use, life
insurance may be one of the most misunderstood products in
America. Learn the basic types and purposes of life
insurance in an informal session. 30 to 60 min. Stephen
Furlong, Adjunct Professor, Management, Mathematics, and
Computer Science
Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care (LTC) insurance is a
relatively new product in a very old industry. Walk through
the basics of LTC insurance in an informal session. 30 to 60
min. Stephen Furlong, Adjunct Professor, Management,
Mathematics, and Computer Science
Fundraising: Getting Sponsorship for Your Participation in a Race,
Ride, or Walk
Fundraising for a good cause is a rewarding
and life-changing experience. The speaker will help you make
a plan to reach your fundraising goal.
Visual aids. 90
min. Maggie Schmid, Interim Dean, School of Art and Design
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MONTGOMERY
COLLEGE
Successful Transition to College--Students with Disabilities
The speaker, a disability support services (DSS)
counselor, will discuss how a student with a disability can
make a successful transition to college. The discussion also
covers the academic and technological support services,
including the College Access Program, that are provided by
DSS. 30 min. Rose Sachs, Counselor/Learning Specialist,
Disability Support Services
The College Experience Today
Students will speak about college life in
today’s world. Learn how they fit school, work, and a social
life into the day. Information about college life includes
enrollment and registration, cost and financial aid,
classes, and student activities. Availability will depend on
the students’ classes and work schedule. 15 to 20 min.
Montgomery College Students
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PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Memory Techniques that Work for All Ages
This presentation will emphasize the use of
both visualization and association principles together with
original awareness techniques. Participants will be able to
practice these techniques for both academic and everyday
life situations. 25 to 45 min. Dr. William Anagnoson,
Professor, Student Development,
Managing the Fear: A Guide to Confident Speaking
Most people list public speaking in their top
five fears. In this workshop, the speaker will explore why
the standard way of organizing a speech--state your point,
prove it, and sit down--may not work. If speaking in public
is one of your fears, this is the talk for you. 60 min.
Fritzi Bodenheimer, Associate Professor, Speech
Overcoming a Disability
In this talk, the speaker draws from his own
life and experiences as an individual with a severe
disability. He will use examples of how his education helped
him to overcome many of the obstacles that he’s faced. He
will also describe how he obtained personal independence.
30 to 45 min. Christopher E. Powell, Instructional Assistant,
Mathematics
Leadership
Learn to believe in yourself, set goals, and
achieve your dreams. Increase your bottom line through
proven success principles. 45 min. Minh Pham, Lecturer
Do You Have a Thinking Problem?
An introduction to critical thinking,
focusing on ways in which critical thinking is influencing
higher education. Visual aids.
30 to 60 min. Francine Malder
Jamin, Professor, English
Problem-Solving Techniques Using Biblical Methods
A look at solving both mathematical and
nonmathematical problems by methods and models from the
Bible. 30 min. Alexander Bathula, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
The Nature of Excellence
The topic examines four points: What is
excellence? How is it achieved? What is the price of
excellence? What are the rewards of excellence? 15 min. Dr.
Joan Naake, Professor, English
Dealing with Difficult People
We have all had experiences with managers,
peers, and colleagues who were difficult to work with and
work for. The presentation will center on the different
behavior styles you may encounter and recommended approaches
you can use to cope with the different styles. 60 min.
Stuart R. Sklamm, Lecturer, Accounting and Management
Ethical Behavior in a Dynamic Environment
Journals, periodicals, newspapers,
television, and radio are constantly providing us with cases
of unethical and questionable behavior in business,
politics, and academia. What is unethical behavior? What are
symptoms and causes of unethical behavior? What are
suggested remedies? This presentation will reflect on and
address these issues. 60 min. Stuart R. Sklamm, Lecturer,
Accounting and Management
Managing in a Dynamic Work Environment
Reinvention, streamlining, downsizing,
reengineering: what do these terms really mean? How do
today’s managers deal with them and what leadership styles
and management techniques are acceptable, efficient, and
effective in a changing environment? How does management “do
more with less” with decreasing human resources in an
increasingly sophisticated technological environment? 60
min. Stuart R. Sklamm, Lecturer, Accounting and Management
The Use of Technology in Managing People
For centuries, managers have dealt personally
with their supervisors, colleagues, subordinates, and
customers. Now it’s fax, Internet, e-mail, teleconferencing,
and interactive television. How are these “state-of-the-art”
techniques affecting management of available resources and
how can managers use technology to solve today’s and
tomorrow’s problems? 60 min. Stuart R. Sklamm, Lecturer,
Accounting and Management
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PSYCHOLOGY
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
Learn about the latest research that shows
how forgiveness can bring spiritual, mental, and (even)
physical healing. This talk can be offered in English and
Spanish. Visual aids.
45 to 60 min. Susana Gilardi, Senior
Administrative Aide, Human Resources
How to Conquer Procrastination
In this presentation, participants will take
an assessment inventory indicating how much they tend to
procrastinate. Techniques will be demonstrated through the
use of worksheets and small group work on how to get
motivated to conquer procrastination. 25 to 45 min. Dr.
William Anagnoson, Professor, Student Development
The Psychology of Engagement in Everyday Life
Living fully “in the here and now” is
referred to as flow by some prominent researchers.
Individuals who are more able to experience this unique
state of consciousness tend to report greater life
satisfaction and accomplishment. This talk focuses on the
nature of flow and how we can achieve greater meaning and
enjoyment in our lives. 25 to 45 min. Dr. Robert Kauppi,
Professor, Student Development
A Professor Looks at Who Moved My Cheese
The professor examines the very popular and
informational self-help book.
Visual aids. 24 to 30 min. Paul
McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Piaget’s Developmental Theory
This talk traces the stages of Piaget’s
developmental theory and shows how thinking changes from
one stage to the other. 30 min. Dr. Norman Schorr, Professor,
Psychology
How Can We Tell When Our Teenagers Are Having Problems?
This is a discussion of the various ways
certain forms of psychopathology are manifested in teenagers
in ways that are different from what we see in adults. The
speaker will provide strategies for helping troubled teens.
60 min. Dr. Donald J. Palmer, Professor, Psychology
What is Normal Adjustment?
A discussion of what constitutes normal
adjustment to life’s stresses and how we can learn to better
cope with these stresses. 60 min. Dr. Donald J. Palmer,
Professor, Psychology
What is Psychotherapy and How Does It Work?
This speaker provides an overview of several
types of therapy with a focus on psychoanalytically oriented
and cognitive behavioral therapies. The speaker tries to
show people what actually goes on in a therapeutic session
with hopes of demystifying it. 60 min. Dr. Donald J. Palmer,
Professor, Psychology
Your Life’s Journey
There are many ways to think about your
life’s path. This talk focuses on how to view the times of
your life and how events and people have influenced who you
are today. Useful for individuals wishing to write
autobiographical material. 30 to 40 min. Paula Matuskey,
Instructional Dean
Love: The Key to Happiness
Learn to love yourself and then to love
others. 45 min. Minh Pham, Lecturer
Mind-Body Healing: The New Frontier for Psychology
New research on the mind-body relationship
has shown that the mind is not only a potent factor in
causing physical and psychological ills, but also a powerful
agent in healing itself and the body. Practical suggestions
on healing will be presented. 30 to 60 min. Dr. Richard
Klimek, Professor Emeritus
Overcoming Procrastination
Have you been putting things off lately?
Frequently procrastination has high personal costs, as most
of us have discovered. The speaker, a psychologist and
College counselor, will describe some of the “procrastinating personality types” he
has encountered in his work. Techniques for dealing with procrastination
in
youngsters, coworkers, and ourselves will be discussed.
Although this can be a painful topic, the speaker treats
it with humor. 25 to 45 min. Dr. Robert Kauppi, Professor,
Student Development
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RECREATION
How to Use Your Digital Camera for Wonder and Pleasure
The speaker provides tips on how to use that
new digital camera to take great pictures.
Visual aids.30 min.
Paul D. McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Some Comments on Digital Photography
A prize-winning photographer and professor
shows and comments on his images taken with digital cameras.
Visual aids.
30 to 45 min. Paul D. McDermott, Professor
Emeritus
Golf as Therapy: Is It for You?
Golf has many obvious benefits, such as
exercise, companionship, and a chance to enjoy the outdoors.
Studies have shown that there can also be deeper mental
benefits to the sport. Some researchers have likened these
outcomes to the benefits of psychotherapy. Whether or not
you are inclined to agree with this proposition, you will
find this light-hearted session interesting and thought
provoking. 30 to 45 min. Dr. Robert Kauppi, Professor,
Student Development
Movie Extra and Hypnosis Demonstrator
The speaker has been studying hypnosis since
he joined the Screen Actor’s Guild. He earned a doctorate in
stage hypnosis in 2005. Visual aids.
15 to 45 min. Wayson P. Lee, Class
of 1986
Cycling Across the Country
This presenter participated in the Big Ride
Across America --a fundraiser for the American Lung
Association--as a cyclist in the summer of 1999 and as a
volunteer during the summer of 2000. The many adventures,
successes, and challenges experienced in the roles of
cyclist, fundraiser, and volunteer were life changing.
Visual aids.
60 min. Maggie Schmid, Interim Dean, School
of Art and Design
Elementary Cryptography
An introduction to the concepts and history
of secret writing. Explores and explains codes and ciphers,
cryptography and cryptanalysis, and transposition and
substitution ciphers. Compares classical and modern
cryptology and discusses the past, present, and future
importance of secret writing. 30 min. Stephen Furlong,
Adjunct Professor, Management, Mathematics, and Computer
Science
Turfgrass Management for Homeowners
This talk will focus on the primary practices
of turfgrass management such as mowing, fertilization, and
irrigation. Also included will be turfgrass species,
insects, and seed mixtures. Approx. 45 min. Stephen Dubik,
Instructor, Landscape Technology
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SCIENCE AND
NATURE
Flood to Eternity
The speaker tells the story of the famous
Johnstown Flood, which took place in May 1889. This is a
digital sight and sound show. The discussion includes some
observations by the speaker. Visual
aids. 30 to 40 min. Paul D.
McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Intruders from Distant Places
The geography and ecology of places is
changed dramatically by the purposeful and accidental
introduction of plants and animals. These are some
interesting stories of what happened and where.
Visual aids. 25 to
30 min. Paul D. McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Say Hello to Yellowstone
This is a stimulating look at the scenery and
geology of Yellowstone National Park.
Visual aids. 30
min. Paul D. McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Tsunami—A Natural Disaster!
The recent killer seismic sea wave was one of
the largest natural disasters in the 21st century. This
program investigates the cause and after effects of this
geologic force. Visual aids.
20 to 30 min. Paul D. McDermott,
Professor Emeritus
The Story of Pompeii
A huge volcanic eruption destroyed this Roman
city in 79 A.D. The excavation of its ruins reveals much
about life in this period. Visual
aids. 30 min. Paul D. McDermott,
Professor Emeritus
Mini-Stage Hypnosis Show
In less than 30 minutes, the speaker, a
hypnotist, gives a little history, some applications and
benefits, and a demonstration of suggestibility and trances.
30 min. Wayson P. Lee, Class of 1986
It’s a Grand Canyon
This is the geologic story of the Grand
Canyon. The presentation is based on an article written by
the speaker in World Book entitled, “Seven Natural
Wonders of the World.” Visual aids.
30 min. Paul D. McDermott,
Professor Emeritus
The Wonderful World of Nature Photography
A lecture focusing on the art and science of
taking photographs using a 35mm camera. The speaker’s
photographs have been featured in books and magazines
including Mercator’s World and Journal of Geography.
Visual aids.
30 min. Paul D. McDermott, Professor Emeritus
The Mystery of El Niņo
This lecture describes how El Niņo develops
over the Pacific Ocean in December. It radically alters
world weather patterns, causing drought in Australia and
flooding in California. Visual
aids. 20 to 30 min. Paul D.
McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Creation of the Elements
This talk explains how the elements that make
up the chemical universe were created by nucleosynthesis
in stars after only hydrogen and helium were created in the “Big Bang.” Visual aids.
30 to 60 min. Dr. Harold Williams,
Planetarium Director, Montgomery College
Spectra of Stars, Analysis of Starlight
How the spectra and color of stars reveal
their properties. Visual aids.
30 to 60 min. Dr. Harold Williams,
Planetarium Director, Montgomery College
Takoma Park Planetarium
The Montgomery College Planetarium, located
on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, welcomes and
encourages group visits. If you would like to schedule a
group visit, call Dr. Harold Williams, the planetarium
director, at 240-567-1463.
Is Most of the Universe Missing?
What evidence do astronomers have that 90
percent of the universe is dark? This talk requires that
the audience understand equations and be familiar with physics
at the high school level. It’s ideal for high school physics
students who have learned about circular motion with a
radial acceleration (a=v2/R) and understand Newton’s law of
universal gravitation (F=GMm/R2).
Visual aids. 30 to 60 min. Dr.
Harold Williams, Planetarium Director, Montgomery College
Light Pollution: How Seeing the Stars Will Save You Money
We cannot see the Milky Way from the
Washington metro area anymore, but this spectacle could
return. In fact, it could be done in such a way as to save
millions of dollars--for local, county, and state
government--while putting more light on the ground where we
humans need to see at night and in the spectral band (color)
at which we have our peak visual acuity.
Visual aids. 30 to
60 min. Dr. Harold Williams, Planetarium Director,
Montgomery College
Splendors of the Universe
Eighty of the most beautiful realistically
correct color photographs of astronomical objects with
relevant explanations of their meaning and significance.
Visual aids.
30 to 60 min. Dr. Harold Williams,
Planetarium Director, Montgomery College
Solar Eclipse
This talk and slide presentation covers the
solar eclipse in general and the Great Eclipse of July 11,
1991, when an eclipse expedition was mounted to Mexico from
Montgomery College’s Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Visual aids.
30 to 60 min. Dr. Harold Williams,
Planetarium Director, Montgomery College
The Whisper of Creation
This talk explores how the initial explosion
creating the universe can be heard in microwave frequencies.
This talk is suitable for school-age groups.
Visual aids. 30 to
60 min. Dr. Harold Williams, Planetarium Director,
Montgomery College
Astrolabe: Past, Present, and Future
The astrolabe
was the most important astronomical instrument before the
telescope was invented and the most important astronomical
calculator before the digital computer was invented.
Geoffrey Chaucer of Canterbury Tales fame wrote the
earliest work of science education in 1387, The Treatise
of the Astrolabe, for his 10-year-old son Lewis. A Star
Finder plainsphere is a partially functioning astrolabe. A
real astrolabe does what a plainsphere does and a bit more.
Is it history or science?
Visual
aids.
30 to 60 min. Dr. Harold Williams,
Planetarium Director, Montgomery College
Volcanoes of the Pacific Northwest
Explore the fascinating volcanic landscapes
of the Pacific Northwest. See the volcanoes that were the
focus of the news media in 1981, such as Mt. St. Helen’s,
Mt. Baker, and Mt. Rainier. Visual
aids. 35 min. Paul McDermott,
Professor Emeritus
Hurricanes: The Curse of the Eastern Seaboard
This talk covers the origins, history, and
dangers posed by these complex storms.
Visual aids. 30
min. Paul D. McDermott, Professor Emeritus
Tornado! A Killer Storm
Examines the origin and distribution of
violent wind storms in the United States. Examples of past
storm damage and technologies for reducing property loss and
injury are provided. Visual aids.
20 to 30 min. Paul D. McDermott,
Professor Emeritus
The Amazing World of Maps
Program discusses the history and development
of map-making. Visual aids.
30 min. Paul D. McDermott, Professor
Emeritus
Grand Canyon
from Top to Bottom
A scenic tour of one of the nation’s most
famous national parks. Visual aids.
30 min. Paul D. McDermott,
Professor Emeritus
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