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Volume 22 | Number 2 | Summer 2007
OMSI Magazine
OMSI Magazine is the quarterly magazine of
the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry,
1945 S.E. Water Avenue • Portland, OR, 97214
503.797.4000 • www.omsi.edu
Board of Trustees
Curt Henninger, Chair
Hugh Mackworth, Immediate Past Chair
Lynn Johnson, Secretary
Steve Cox, Treasurer
Kathleen Baker
Alisa Brake
Neil Bryant
Margaret Carter
Marc Compton
Clive Cook
Steve Cox
Ed Hepp
Jon Jaqua
Dolores Orfanakis
Martin O’Sullivan
Preston Pulliams
Dilip Ratnam
Pat Reiten
Don Remlinger
Joseph Robertson Jr.
Judy South
Tom Turnbull
David Vernier
Don Vollum
Nancy Stueber President
Paul Carlson Sr. VP, Support & Administration
Mindy Clark Sr. VP, Marketing & New Business
Ron Barnes Sr. VP, Learning
Lisa Roth VP, Development
Mat Sinclair VP, Experience & Delivery
Ray Vandiver VP, New Project Development
Rod McDowell VP, Facilities
Tim Mack VP, Finance
Tim Weyer VP, Human Resources
OMSI Magazine Editor: Elaina Medina
Copyright ® 2007 OMSI Magazine. Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry, Portland, Oregon. All rights
reserved. The material in this issue may not be
reproduced in whole or in part without the permission
of the publishers.
OMSI is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
that receives no state or local tax support and relies on
admissions, memberships and donations to continue its
educational mission, programs and exhibits.
Partners in Education:
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Any one who purchases a new Subaru at
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Facility Improvements:
Currently the facility has a permit
to draw roughly a million gallons a
day from the Willamette River to use
for cooling, but it’s difficult to return
the water to the river at the lower
temperatures that will be required
by late 2008. So in response OMSI
will install a new system that uses an
energy-efficient “closed loop” of water,
with two towers that disperse heat. The
towers will be installed at ground level
outside the north end of Turbine Hall.
Going Up and Staying Cool
OMSI has two new facilities projects
in the works, designed to make the
museum a more accessible and
comfortable place to look and learn
and more energy-efficient, too.
The first is a new “green” elevator,
being installed in the south end of
the building. This new lift comes with
impressive energy efficiency. The
innovative hydraulics of the glasswalled Kone elevator operate on onefourth the electricity of older models.
As part of the elevator construction,
OMSI is also extending the existing
courtyard next to the river path and
installing a bioswale. OMSI introduced
the first bioswales in the Northwest
in 1992 to drain surface water from
the parking lots, and now will have a
“teaching model” in the courtyard to
demonstrate the principles of natural
drainage and filtering.
The second project involves adding
two cooling towers to update the way
OMSI controls indoor temperatures.
Other improvements on the horizon
include remodeling the OMSI store and
the OMNIMAX theater, plus upgrading
the facility’s electrical system.
Many thanks to the following for
their generous donations to these
projects: American Steel, Beacham
Builders, Carlson Testing, Christenson
Electrical, Frank’s Flooring, GRI, Hunt
Painting, Jaeger & Erwert General
Contractors, Kone Elevator, KPFF
Consultant Engineers, Lampros Steel,
PAE Consultant Engineers, Pioneer
Waterproofing, Sonitrol Pacific, Teufels
Landscape, Viridian Landscape, and
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP.
General Information
Regular Hours
Tuesday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
OMSI Hours During BODY WORLDS 3
June 7– Oct. 7, 2007
Open daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
BODY WORLDS 3 General Admission*
Adult: $21 • Child (3-11) and Youth (12-18): $15
Students (with ID) and Seniors (62+): $17.50
*Includes museum admission
Museum Admission
Adult: $9 • Youth (3–13): $7
Senior (62+): $7 • Members: Free
Museum Information
alert: transformation in progress!
Sometimes the status of an organization, its people and its direction, can be
captured in one word. At OMSI, right now that word is “transformation.”
For OMSI in 2007, what does transformation mean?
It means taking OMSI to a new level of performance as an innovative leader
in science learning and teaching. We want to be a center of excellence ­the
kind of place where you might come for a specific exhibit, but have such an
inspiring experience that you want to come back for more.
503.797.4000 • www.omsi.edu
TTY: 503.239.7804
Parking
Parking for OMSI visitors is FREE.
Planetarium Astronomy Shows
Show times: 503.797.4610 • Tickets: $5.50
All members receive $1 off daytime
planetarium shows.
Laser Light Shows
Matinees: $5.50 • Evening shows: $7.50
Show times: 503.797.4646
To start, it means attracting new audiences. We currently have between
800,000 and 1 million visitors a year; we want to increase that to 1.4 million.
BODY WORLDS 3 is a catalyst for that transformation. Our members will
experience an amazing exhibit and it will attract people to Portland who might
not otherwise visit. Once those people are here and see all that we offer,
they’ll become more involved with OMSI.
OMNIMAX® Dome Theater
In the long-term view, our transformation will also be physical. We’ve acquired
the development rights to the six acres directly to our south that are currently
part of the city’s large-scale clean rivers project. Beginning in 2012 we will
develop an education center on the property and work with partners such as
OHSU, Portland State University, Portland Community College, Portland Public
Schools and others to create an innovative science and technology quarter for
the city.
Tickets: $5.50 Call 503.797.4624 for info.
The BODY WORLDS 3 exhibit is a wonderful example of science education
that helps our transformation in three senses. It will attract new audiences,
including people from our extended statewide and regional community.
It builds our reputation as a center of excellence. And it offers a great
opportunity to partner with OHSU, bringing their excellent reputation and
medical expertise to our efforts to create a “district” of science education in
Portland.
Transformation is an exciting process, and we’re glad to have you be a part of
it. Enjoy BODY WORLDS 3 and what lies ahead.
Show times: 503.797.4640
Adult: $8.50 • Youth (3 – 13): $6.50
Senior (62+): $6.50
Feature film prices may vary.
USS Blueback Submarine Tours
Motion Simulator
Tickets: $4 Call 503.797.4663 for info.
Exhibit Hall Update
Pardon our hall closures and changes as
we prepare for BODY WORLDS 3, opening
June 7.
Turbine Hall and Science Playground Open
Featured Exhibit Hall Closed 5/7-6/6
Life and Earth Halls* Closed 5/14-6/6
NEW Every Body Eats Exhibit Opens
6/16 OMSI Auditorium
*Some exhibits you normally enjoy in
these halls will be on display in OMSI’s
auditorium 5/19-10/7.
Nancy Stueber
President
FEATURED EXHIBIT
Explore New Worlds
BODY WORLDS 3 Northwest Premiere at OMSI —
opens June 7
“Truly fascinating.”
“Hugely instructive.”
“Illuminating, instructive and astonishing.”
BODY WORLDS 3: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies is so
unusual that it can be hard to describe. So we thought we’d borrow the words
of others. To begin with, you can see from the critics’ comments above that two
common themes run through descriptions of the exhibit: amazing and educational.
And, in a nutshell, that’s why we’re bringing it to you.
“We hope the exhibit sparks thoughtful conversations about what it means
to be human.” -Nancy Stueber, OMSI president
For centuries the human body possibly the most complex and fascinating object on earth has
been studied by doctors and scientists. But for the general public, authentic examination of the
body’s parts and processes has been largely limited to crude models or facsimiles.
Thanks to the groundbreaking preservation method of Plastination, invented by Dr. Gunther von
Hagens, today we have the chance to see actual muscles, organs and other components of the
human body with startling clarity. Plastination allows us to present specimens in a way that shows
how a body works when it is healthy and how it breaks down when it is not.
“Of course I also wish to contribute to the training of medical students with my
body donation, but above all I want to increase laypersons’ understanding of
their own bodies.” -Male donor, DOB 5/29/61
One factor that makes BODY WORLDS 3 unique is that all the whole-body plastinates and the majority of the organ specimens are from donors who have bequeathed their bodies upon death to be
used for educational purposes in the exhibition. Unlike similar exhibits, all the specimens in BODY
WORLDS 3 are fully documented as voluntary donations.
As reflected in the quote above, many of the donors emphasize that by donating their bodies they
want to be useful to others even after their death. Their identities, ages and causes of death are
not provided in the exhibit, which focuses on what their bodies can teach us.
“For a been-there, done-that world, there’s one very important place most of us
have never been— our own bodies… BODY WORLDS is a most extraordinary
journey.” -ABC Los Angeles
BODY WORLDS 3 includes more than 200 authentic human specimens, including individual organs,
transparent body slices and whole-body plastinates fixed in dramatic or athletic poses. Each wholebody plastinate pose has been carefully thought out to deliver education, illustrating different
anatomical features and allowing the viewer to relate the plastinate to his or her own body.
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Media Sponsor
“The exhibit instantly increases your understanding of the human body—its form, function, flexibility and fragility.”
- Dr. Ray Vandiver, OMSI scientist
The wonder of BODY WORLDS 3 comes down to
one fact: Real human bodies show details of anatomy and disease that
models simply cannot. This exhibit has shown that visitors are drawn to
real specimens in a way that they are not with models. And the specimens show the difference between healthy body organs and systems
versus diseased ones, reinforcing OMSI’s emphasis on
promoting healthy lifestyles through innovative
science education.
“I came away with not only a better
understanding of our bodies, but also
a deepened respect and profound
intent to make healthy choices.”
- BODY WORLDS 3 visitor
For the more than 20 million people worldwide
who have visited this exhibit, the reaction has been
overwhelming: 85 percent of visitors polled found
the exhibit a positive experience. The only way for you
to understand the depth of the BODY WORLDS 3 phenomenon is to reserve your tickets and come visit.
Your Guide to Enjoying BODY WORLDS 3
With an exhibit so innovative and thought-provoking, many
people have questions as they’re making plans to visit. Here
are some suggestions and answers to common questions.
What is Plastination?
Plastination is the process of extracting bodily fluids and
soluble fats from specimens and replacing them with reactive resins and elastomers. The specimens are then cured
with light, heat or certain gasses to give the plastinates
rigidity and permanence.
Do I need a special ticket for this exhibit?
Yes, this exhibit requires separate admission; members
receive a discount. As with the recent Star Wars exhibit,
tickets are sold for specific days and time slots. We strongly
recommend you reserve your spot by purchasing tickets
ahead of time.
Is this exhibit appropriate for children?
OMSI recommends BODY WORLDS 3 for ages 10 and up. We
ask that children under 12 be accompanied by an adult. In
general, we advise parental discretion for this exhibit, which
shows complete human bodies in detail, including reproductive systems and genitalia.
Can I still come to OMSI if I don’t want to see BODY
WORLDS 3?
Yes. There is plenty to do at OMSI for visitors of all ages.
Our Turbine Hall and Science Playground will be open daily
from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering dozens of hands-on exhibits
and interactive labs. You can also catch an IMAX film or
planetarium show, ride the Motion Simulator, or tour
the USS Blueback submarine.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
EXHIBITION OPENING:
The exhibition is wheelchair accessible.
Thursday, June 7, for a limited engagement
Photography and videotaping are strictly
EXHIBIT HOURS:
prohibited in the exhibit. Due to the
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
sensitive nature of the exhibit, OMSI
recommends it for children ages 10+.
TICKET INFORMATION:
Member Price
Adult
$15
Child (3–11)
$11
Youth (12–18)
$11
Student (with ID)
$13.50
Senior (62+)
$13.50
Audio Guide
$4
Audio Guide (senior or child)
$3
Non-Member Price
$21
$15
$15
$17.50
$17.50
$4
$3
HOW TO PURCHASE:
Online at www.omsi.edu, via phone at 503.797.4486,
or at the OMSI ticket desk.
Timed ticketing is used for the exhibit. Advance reservations are recommended. Re-entry is not permitted once
you have exited the gallery.
ASKING THE FUNDAMENTAL QUESTION
captured, extradited to East Germany and
imprisoned for two years. The East German
government’s goal for his imprisonment?
“The prisoner is to be trained to…follow the
standards and regulations of society. The
prisoner is to be made aware of the dangerousness of his way of behaving.”
If his uprooting at birth started him on a
different path than many, his imprisonment
gave direction to that difference.
“The terrible aspects of captivity that I was
forced to overcome through my fantasy life
helped shape my sense of solidarity with
others, my reliance on my own mind and
body and my capacity for endurance,” he
said. “All that I learned in prison helped me
later in my life as a scientist.”
After obtaining his medical degree, he
joined the medical staff at the University
of Heidelberg, where he began cultivating
his inconoclastic bent. And that led to his
groundbreaking idea.
“I was looking at a collection of specimens
embedded in plastic,” he recalled. “It was
the most advanced preservation technique
then, where the specimens rested deep inside a transparent plastic block. I wondered
why the plastic was poured and then cured
around the specimen, rather than pushed
into the cells, which would stabilize the
specimens from within and literally allow
you to grasp it.”
Dr. Gunther von Hagens’ restless mind
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was there that he began questioning the status quo of Communism and Socialism. In January
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of anatomists but for people all over the world. Thanks to his restless mind, today non-scientists have the chance to see human anatomy in a way never before possible.
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His idea worked, and he called his new
process of preserving anatomical specimens
using reactive polymers “Plastination.” He
patented this new method and spent six
years refining it. He began posing wholebody specimens for optimal teaching value,
and the implications for Plastination’s use
beyond the laboratory or medical classroom
led him to found the Heidelberg-based Institute for Plastination, which offers plastinated specimens for educational use and for
BODY WORLDS exhibits including the one
you can view at OMSI.
In 1992 Dr. von Hagens married Dr. Angelina
Whalley, a physician who now designs the
BODY WORLDS exhibits. The first BODY
WORLDS premiered in Japan in 1995; to
date more than 20 million people in 35 cities across Europe, Asia and North America
have viewed the result of his fundamental
question. And while his work has faced
opposition, the solidarity, self-reliance and
endurance he developed in his early life have
served him well in his professional one.
“The anatomist alone is assigned a specific
role he is forced in his daily work to reject
the taboos and convictions that people have
about death and the dead,” he explained. “I
myself am not controversial, but my exhibitions are, because I am asking viewers to
transcend their fundamental beliefs and
convictions about our joint and inescapable
fate. I hope for the exhibitions to be places
of enlightenment and contemplation, even of
philosophical and religious self-recognition.”
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calendar of events
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living green expo
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new sound science
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chem reactions in chem lab
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chem reactions in chem lab
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7 pm body worlds
lecture at ohsu
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7 pm science pub
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10:30 am OMSI BAND IN
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3:30 PM circus of
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shell show
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omsi gala Event
life exhibits
in auditorium
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lecture at ohsu
shell show
may 25-28
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in omnimax theater
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10:30 am OMSI BAND IN
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body worlds 3 opens
human body imax opens
symphony of stars opens
new sound science
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crime scene chem in chem lab
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7 pm body worlds
lecture at ohsu
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sub tours daily
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every body eats opens
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new sound science
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Exhibits, films and events are always changing at OMSI. Get the latest updates and announcements at www.omsi.edu or join OMSI’s e-club and get the latest
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C alendar Highlight s : OMSI’s Top 5 List
BODY WORLDS 3 • Opens June 7
Experience the human body in all its elegance and complexity in this first-of-its-kind exhibition.
The Human Body • Opens June 7
The Human Body giant-screen film incorporates groundbreaking computer graphics with stunning real-life images to
create a day in the life of a human body.
Living Green Expo • May 12-13
This two-day event will provide information, ideas, and motivation to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Enter to win a
2007 EPA-certified Subaru Legacy Outback.
Every Body Eats • Opens June 16
Explore OMSI’s new bilingual exhibit that explores nutrition and how to make informed, healthy choices.
41st Annual Shell Show • May 25-28
View rare and beautiful shells from around the world. Presented by the Oregon Society of Conchologists.
ONG OING EVENTS
p l a n e ta r i u m
black holes
secrets of the sun
laser shows
SECRET OF THE CARDBOARD ROCKET
PACIFIC NW SKIES
laser nirvana (opens may 5)
laser extreme rock (opens june 2)
OMNIMAX films
laser symphony of stars (opens june 7)
laser rush (opens july 6)
the human body (OPENS june 7)
the ALPS
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laser rush opens
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omsi open
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7 pm body worlds
lecture at ohsu
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rising stars
demo fair
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new sound science
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3:30 PM circus of
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new sound science
OMSI podcast online
omsi open
7 PM science pub
OMSI Science Pubs: Meet with researchers and scientists at this monthly informal science education event for adults.
Held the last Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at bridgeport brewpub at 1313 N.W. Marshall in Portland.
PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION
OHSU PROUDLY PRESENTS BODY WORLDS 3: THE ANATOMICAL
EXHIBITION OF REAL HUMAN BODIES AT OMSI
Dear friends of OMSI,
I remember it well. It was my
sophomore year in high school, Mr.
Hinnefeld‘s biology class. And I was
seeing the insides of a frog — the
lungs, heart and liver, the muscles,
nerves and bones. All I could think
about was how really cool it was to
begin to learn something about this
miracle and mystery of life.
And this is the
truth—it was at
that moment I
knew I wanted to
become a doctor.
schools in pharmacy, bio-engineering,
public health and so much more.
If you’re looking to the future and
considering promising and rewarding
careers, you can’t go wrong with
health care. Projections show that
we’ll need more and more health
care professionals of every type, from
dental hygienists to neurosurgeons,
from lab technicians to mental health
nurses and medical-robot
designers.
“And this is the
truth—it was
at that moment
This is why all
of us at Oregon
Health & Science
University are
so proud to be
presenting BODY
WORLDS 3. It’s
our wish that
this extraordinary
exhibit will motivate some young
men and women to look further, ask
questions, and wonder how and why.
I knew I wanted
to become a
doctor.”
And it’s our hope that some of
you—the students who come to this
exhibit—will be inspired to decide
upon a career in health care.
For over a century, OHSU has been
training doctors to help people. During
that century we grew, adding one of
America’s finest schools of nursing
and a first-rate school of dentistry.
More recently, we’ve joined with other
Oregon colleges and universities to add
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And while you look to
your future, we at OHSU
are looking ahead as
well. In our strategic
plan we’ve pledged that
“By 2020, OHSU will
make Oregon a national
leader in health and
science innovation for
the purpose of improving
the health and well-being
of all Oregonians.”
We encourage you to look
at this exhibit as I did that frog long
ago — to see the wonders of the body
and the way our bodies work. Consider
becoming a health care professional
and be part of it. Join us in changing
the world, one life at a time.
Joe Robertson, M.D., M.B.A.
President, OHSU
Hillboro-based Acumed
Helps Heal With
Advanced Orthopedic
Procedures
As supporters of OMSI’s BODY WORLDS
3 exhibit, Acumed is dedicated to
educating the public on the complex,
but fragile human anatomy. In the BODY
WORLDS 3 exhibit, visitors will have
the opportunity to see how products
such as Acumed’s contribute greatly to
improving many people’s quality of life.
Since 1988, Acumed has been helping
doctors and their patients around the
world by designing, manufacturing
and marketing unique orthopedic
trauma and reconstruction products.
As a smaller company, Acumed has
been able to focus on specific patient
needs that are often ignored by larger
companies. As a result, the company
has been able to break new ground
with its solutions and concepts that
have been pushing patient results to
new levels of success.
BODY WORLDS 3 : Activities
Bring the Exhibit to Life
BODY WORLDS 3 Free
Lecture Series at OHSU
OMSI and OHSU are hosting a number of interactive BODY WORLDS 3 activities
designed to inform and entertain exhibit visitors.
Enhance your BODY WORLDS 3 experience
with a series of insightful and provocative
lectures presented by OHSU and OMSI.
OHSU Ask-An-Expert
OHSU doctors, students and teachers will staff Ask-An-Expert kiosks within the exhibit,
answering questions about BODY WORLDS 3 and discussing related health and
wellness topics.
OHSU Exhibits
Hallway exhibits from OHSU will cover numerous topics. Medical professionals
from our world-class partner will be on hand to talk about weekly topics and
provide posters and pamphlets.
OMSI Exhibits
OMSI hallway exhibits will include components from its Amazing Feats of Aging
and Dangerous Decibels exhibits, encouraging visitors to view the full exhibits in
the auditorium, where OMSI’s newest exhibit, Every Body Eats, will be on display.
Acumed Display
View a full-size skeleton featuring Acumed’s unique products for repairing bone
fractures. A video screen will show animations of the surgical procedures used to
insert Acumed’s metal plates, screws, pins and other devices.
Live Demonstrations
OMSI educators will be on hand giving live demonstrations throughout the museum, including:
Strawberry DNA Extraction: Learn
about DNA in a fun, hands-on
activity that lets you extract genetic
material from
strawberries.
The Brain:
Explore a model
of the human
brain and learn
how different areas of the brain control
the different parts of your body, as well
as your thoughts and skills.
Lungs:
Ever wonder how our lungs work?
Explore a model lung and learn how
the lungs and muscles work together to
bring us the oxygen we need to live.
In Between the Neck and Belt:
Where else can you get answers to
questions like “Where is my spleen?”
Circulatory System:
Explore the circulatory system in a
hands-on demonstration of oxygen and
food delivery and retrieval.
The Parasite Factor:
Explore the abundance of
wildlife that like to call you
home.
The Length of Your
Innards:
Learn how long such
vital organs as the small
intestine are.
Science in the City
Students from across Oregon descend on Portland for a unique learning opportunity
Four thousand middle- and high-school students from rural and underserved parts
of Oregon will visit Portland this Fall for an extraordinary health sciences learning
opportunity.
Science in the City is a one-time-only program
featuring close engagement with the entire BODY
WORLDS 3 exhibit, as well as related, school-based
instruction provided by health science educators.
Created in partnership with OHSU, Science in the
City seeks to inspire a broad and diverse audience of
young students from across the state.
If you’d like to help fund this program please call 503.797.4552.
May - September 2007
May 15, 7 p.m.
A is for Anatomy: The Art and Science
of Human Dissection
May 29, 7 p.m.
The Body: A Cultural Consideration
June 19, 7 p.m.
Change the World, One Child at a Time
July 17, 7 p.m.
Change the World, One Teen at a Time
August 21, 7 p.m.
Change the World, One Adult at a Time
Sept. 18, 7 p.m.
Change the World, One Senior at a Time
The lectures will feature researchers,
engineers and practicing clinicians. Attendees
will learn about the latest and best research
in biomedicine.
WHERE:
OHSU Auditorium, Marquam Hill Campus
FREE TICKETS: Lectures are free, but
pre-registration is required. For more
information and to pre-register, please visit:
www.omsi.edu/bodyworlds3
The Human Body
Opens in IMAX June 7
Discover the story beneath
the skin in The Human Body,
a giant-screen film that is a
dramatic combination of live
action, computer-generated
graphics, microscopy,
the latest medical imaging and cutting-edge
cinematic techniques. The result is a film that
helps us understand the biological changes
experienced by a real family.
In astonishing detail, this large-format film
presents a look at the biological processes that
go on without our control, and often without
our notice. Through the film, we follow a family
from dawn to dusk as they go about their daily
routines. But this is no ordinary story. This is
the tale of what takes place beneath the skin
a tale that allows us to see the extraordinary
accomplishments of our everyday lives.
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Volunteers Needed for BODY WORLDS 3
Summer 2007
OMSI has a very active team of volunteers who contribute their time and talents to
support OMSI’s educational mission. OMSI volunteers gain new skills and experiences,
meet interesting people and make a tremendous impact on OMSI visitors.
This summer, we need more than
200 new volunteers to help with
BODY WORLDS 3. BODY WORLDS
volunteers will welcome visitors
to OMSI and provide them with
friendly and helpful service as
they purchase tickets and enter
the BODY WORLDS 3 exhibit. No
science background is required.
Enthusiasm and a commitment
to volunteering at least eight
shifts during the run of the exhibit
are all you need for this exciting
volunteer position. There are three shifts per day to choose from: 8:30 a.m.– 1 p.m., 12:30
– 5 p.m. and 4:30 – 9 p.m.
The Junction of Art
and Anatomy
Dr. Angelina Whalley poses plastinates to
inspire and educate
In her formative years, Dr. Angelina Whalley
wanted to be a surgeon. Today her childhood
dream of a career in medicine has taken
an interesting twist: She’s the creative and
conceptual designer of BODY WORLDS 3.
“I knew very early in life that I wanted to
help sick people, one person at a time, and
that medicine was the sphere in which I
would be able to do that,” she said.
With her dream in mind, she earned
her medical degree at the University of
Heidelberg.
In 1986 her path crossed that of anatomist
Dr. Gunther von Hagens when she enrolled
in a dissection course he was teaching.
The two formed a
bond that was both
professional and
personal; they were
married in 1992
and have worked
together for more
than two decades.
In 1995, after
assuming her role as
managing director
of the Institute for
Plastination, she
set out to present
specimens, organs
and plastinates of
the BODY WORLDS 3
exhibits in ways that
would truly engage
viewers.
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Volunteer benefits include:
∑ Complimentary admission to
BODY WORLDS 3, other museum
exhibits and OMSI attractions for the
volunteer.
∑ OMSI family memberships and
savings on OMSI camps and classes
for volunteers who serve at least 50
hours.
∑ Discounts in the Science Store,
OMSI Market Café and OMSI Market
Express.
∑ Training and support for a
rewarding volunteer experience.
Find out how you can get involved! Visit
www.omsi.edu/bodyworlds3 or contact
Volunteer Services at 503.239.7814 or
VolunteerServices@omsi.edu.
“I wanted to further our mission of health
education by ennobling the post-mortal
body without sacrificing aesthetics,” she
said. “I try to present the body in a dramatic,
memorable, beautiful way so that people can
learn about anatomy, disease and health.”
Dr. Whalley introduced the principle of
comparative anatomy to the exhibits, placing
diseased organs next to healthy organs, to
striking effect.
“The body is so fragile and vulnerable,
and yet so resilient and forgiving,” she
said. “It has a memory so that what we
do to it matters, but it also has a dynamic
consciousness so that giving up unhealthy
lifestyles or taking up exercise even small
changes can make a difference.”
Scientists come in all ages >
SUMMER CLASSES AT OMSI
Kids love coming to OMSI’s everyday exhibits and labs they provide a hands-on, fun learning
environment for all ages. But the learning opportunities at OMSI go far beyond our “regular”
museum offerings. We offer a broad array of summer classes that challenge, engage and
educate children. Classes are held either at OMSI or at one of four other local facilities, and
many of the classes offer overnight or one-day field trips. Most classes are five days, with
some shorter selections. Several subjects are offered to multiple age groups; please refer to
our classes catalog or go to www.omsi.edu/classes for a full listing of classes.
REMEMBER!
OMSI MEMBERS
SAVE $45 ON
SUMMER CLASSES
Take a look at just some of the variety of topics we cover to keep young minds growing:
Grades K-1
LET’S INVENT
It’s never too early to start creating. Children examine how simple inventions
work, then design and invent something original of their own. And parents can
come to an “Invention Convention” on the last day to see the creations.
SANDBOX GEOLOGY
Kids pick up interesting rocks and that leads to questions: Where did this rock
come from? What’s it made of? Can it float? Students identify and sort different
types of rocks and compile a take-home collection.
Grades 2-3
3-2-1 BLASTOFF!
Rockets = fascination: Hey, it explodes and then it flies! This class covers space
rocketry history, and then each kid gets to design, build and launch a rocket
and track its flight. A guaranteed blast.
OMSI ANIMATION
Let your child step behind the cartoon screen, going from watching them to
making them. Using a variety of related materials, kids develop ideas, create
sets and produce mini-movies and take home a DVD of their masterpiece.
Grades 4-5
THE ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING SERIES
Combining the science and the fun of LEGO™ building blocks, these
classes bring engineering down to an enjoyable and understandable
level. Different courses include Gear Trains, Power Transfers and Simple
Machines.
ROCK HOUNDS
Taking advantage of our local geology, kids explore the science behind
volcanoes, mountain formation and rock origin. Included: a venture inside
a major lava tube! By the end, they’ll read the landscape like a geology
book.
Grades 6-8
FSI: FORENSICS SCIENCE INVESTIGATOR
Kids work with actual police officers to learn the forensic techniques
that solve crimes. Fingerprints, shoe-sole impressions, DNA, ink
chromatography… don’t watch it on TV do it yourself!
HIT THE ROAD
OMSI’s most popular field trip destinations—all in one week! Kids “go
mobile” every day with OMSI naturalists: Mt. St. Helens, the Gorge, the
coast by land and sea… it’s a week-long adrenaline-and-brain adventure.
Explore your own
body’s world
Brains and Veins Class
July 9-13 and 23-27
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$225 members; $270
non-members
Ever wondered what you look
like from the inside? Students
entering grades 6–8 can find
out this July in the Brains
and Veins class. The fiveday classes include in-depth
explorations of the BODY
WORLDS 3 exhibit, as well as
an all-day field trip to OHSU,
where students will tour the
campus and interact with
medical doctors and scientists. Students interested
in the health care professions won’t want to miss
this one-time-only class.
Call 503.797.4662 or visit
www.omsi.edu to register today!
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OMSI Board Welcomes Nike GM
Celebrate Summer Nights at Star Parties
OMSI is pleased to announce the
appointment of Don Remlinger as the
newest member of our board of trustees.
Interact with fellow astronomy lovers this summer at a Star Party, where you
can view the planets, moon, stars and other celestial sights through telescopes
and binoculars of all sizes. Always free and available for people of all ages
and expertise, Star Parties are provided by OMSI, Rose City Astronomers,
Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers and Oregon Parks and Recreation.
Remlinger is the USA Sport Culture
General Manager at Nike. He brings
extensive experience in business brand
development and management, including
four years as the leader of Nike’s Global
Football (Soccer) business. A graduate of
Colorado College, Remlinger began working
at Nike in 1982, rising from a research lab
apprentice position to his current position
leading the sports culture business across
the United States.
June 16: Summer Solstice
Celebration at Rooster Rock
July 21: Lunar Viewing at
Rooster Rock
August 12: Perseid Meteor
Shower Watch at Rooster
Rock
August 16–19: Oregon Star
Party at Indian Trail Spring
September 15: Autumnal
Equinox Celebration at
Rooster Rock
Rooster Rock State Park is located 22 miles east of Portland on I-84
(east of the Sandy River), off Exit 25. Events begin at 8:30 pm. Parking
is $3 per vehicle.
OMSI Star Party Information Line: 503.797.4610
Astronaut Makes Out-of-This-World Appearance at OMSI
“What planets have you been to?” was one of the many questions
NASA Astronaut Robert Curbeam Jr. fielded when he met with
visitors at OMSI on March 28.
The enthusiastic crowd of more than 250 was eager to hear what
a journey to space was really like from someone who’s spent time
there 593 hours, to be exact.
Curbeam shared a video of his recent trip to space, where he was
part of a space station maintenance team, and took questions from
the audience.
“Are you scared taking off?” asked one young visitor.
“No,” Curbeam replied, explaining how intense focus and a team
of people working to making sure things go right were the keys to
easing fear.
“What does three G’s of force feel like when taking off?” asked
another visitor.
“Like a gorilla sitting on your chest,” Curbeam said.
As it turns out, Curbeam’s only been to one planet: Earth.
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This Assembly Sponsored By:
The awestruck middle-schoolers lean
forward in their seats or cringe slightly in
anticipation. In front of the group, an adult
holds a lighted candle mounted on a long
stick, about to poke the flame at a balloon
filled with a mixture of hydrogen and
oxygen. The question before them: Will the
balloon explode?
This moment was brought into being by
an OMSI member. The science assembly
taking place at a local school was paid for
last May at OMSI’s annual gala auction,
when a generous benefactor bid $1,000 to
sponsor this specific event.
“Instead of art or wine, we decided to
auction our own programs, to educate
people on what their dollars support in the
community” said Lisa Roth, OMSI’s vice
president of development. “The reaction
was overwhelmingly positive. Instead of
indirectly helping our programs, bidders
could actually pick the event they wanted
to make happen.”
OMSI’s staff of three educators delivered
332 assemblies last year, mostly to K-8 or
middle schools, 33 of which were sponsored by generous patrons at the gala
auction. Schools choose from four topics:
“Altered States” (chemistry), “ReactoBlast” (chemistry), “Motion Commotion”
(physics) and “Mission Space Secrets”
(space science), the newest program.
They’re all interactive, and most manage
to pull off at least one explosion or ball
of flame.
Which brings us back to that group of rapt
middle-schoolers…
BOOM!
OMSI Gala 2007
A Swingin’ Good Time
At OMSI, science education permeates even
our annual black-tie fundraising gala. This
year’s event, “A Night at Casino Royale with
Burt Bacharach,” on Friday, May 18, will
combine the groovy ambience of the ‘60s with
the science of chance.
On one hand are live performances from that
icon of piano-bar cool, Burt Bacharach. He and his
band will perform during dinner and at an afterparty, paying homage to the ‘60s James Bond
movie spoof. On the “science” side are games of
chance, offered within a casino atmosphere. Not
typical gambling games, but innovative and fun
ways to explore the laws of probability.
As always, the core purpose of the event is to
raise money for OMSI programs and services.
Last year, donations from generous patrons
at the gala auction enabled us to deliver more
than 30 interactive assemblies to schools
throughout Oregon, purchase supplies for the
Science Playground and our Chemistry Lab,
and distribute camp and class scholarships to
underserved youth. Like last year, we’ll auction
off sponsorships for items such as school
assemblies, science camp experiences and
programming for the Blazers Boys and Girls
OMSI Science Club.
Interested in attending? Go to www.omsi.edu for information or call 503.797.4574
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