Bicentennial Programs
Starting in March 2012, the Academy will offer an entire year of events, programs, exhibits, and more in celebration of the launch of the our third century. We hope you’ll join us throughout the year, and stay tuned for more details!
Member Opening:
The Academy at 200: The Nature of Discovery
Friday, March 23, 2012
Free to members! An exclusive first look at The Academy at 200: The Nature of Discovery for members only.
Bicentennial Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25, 2012, 10 am–9 pm.
Free with general admission
Join us for a public celebration featuring family activities and programming in celebration of our 200th Anniversary. Be among the first to experience The Academy at 200: The Nature of Discovery on opening weekend, and enjoy music, special appearances, games, crafts, birthday cake, and more.
Bicentennial Town Square Series
April 2012 through June 2013
The Academy’s Center for Environmental Policy will feature a special series of programs on major issues of sustainability and the environment in celebration of the Academy’s Bicentennial. The 12 programs will be divided into the following topics:
- Climate Change and Energy:
April 2012 through June 2012 - Food and Public Health:
September 2012 through November 2012 - Water:
January 2013 through March 2013 - Green Building, Urban Design, and the Built Environment
April 2013 through June 2013
A Glorious Enterprise Book Launch
April 2012
Be among the first to read A Glorious Enterprise, an illustrated history of the Academy by Robert M. Peck, curator of Art and Artifacts and senior fellow of the Academy, and Patricia Tyson Stroud, biographer, with photographs by Rosamond Purcell. Mr. Peck will address Academy members and the general public and sign books.
Philadelphia International Airport
May through November, 2012
Academy Travels Afield
Free, ticketed passengers only
Whether you’re catching a plane or returning from a trip, be sure to stop by this exciting Academy exhibit between Terminals C and D! See where in the world Academy scientists have traveled to study biodiversity, endangered species, and more.
Bicentennial Scientific Symposium
Thursday and Friday, October 11 and 12, 2012
“Biological Diversity: From Evolutionary Origins to Ecosystem Function”
The symposium will begin with a keynote address on October 11 followed by a full day of eminent scientific speakers. Go to symposium.ansp.org for more information.
Additional Programming
Bicentennial Gala
Mark the end of the year by celebrating the Academy’s future and honoring its past, and hear a message for the next century.
Women in Natural Sciences (WINS) 30th Anniversary
The Academy’s Bicentennial also marks the 30th anniversary of WINS, the Academy’s competitive science education and life skills mentoring program for young women from Philadelphia public high schools.
Stay tuned for more details on all of these programs and more!
