Northfield, Minn.–– Eric Jolly, Ph.D., president of the Science Museum of Minnesota, will serve as the Carleton College Class of 1957 Visiting Interdisciplinary Scholar and Headley Distinguished Visitor-in-Residence on February 10-11 by holding a series of public lectures and demonstrations during his stay.
An interdisciplinary scholar and educator, Jolly brings the perspectives of a scientist, a manager of one of the nation’s largest and most-esteemed science museums, an expert in education and professional development for teachers, a nationally recognized Cherokee basket weaver, and a former Cherokee National Storyteller. Jolly has lectured throughout the world and has published many books, scholarly articles, and curricula for students and teachers across the educational spectrum.
His first public event will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at noon in the College’s Alumni Guest House and is entitled “Envisioning Creative Science Careers.” He will explore career paths in the sciences, including museum work, public policy, and management. Lunch will be provided for the first 30 attendees. Also on Feb. 10, he’ll offer a keynote address, “Science Literacy as a Pathway to our Future,” at 7:30 p.m. in Olin Hall, room 149.
The following day, Jolly will present the challenges of running a non-profit organization through his lecture “Balancing Margin and Mission” at 10:30 a.m. in Carleton’s Sayles Hill Campus Center, room 251. In the final public event of his visit, Jolly will demonstrate the art and tradition of Cherokee basket weaving through his presentation “Weaving our Stories” at noon in Sayles Hill, room 251. Jolly’s baskets are part of the Smithsonian collection, and through the demonstration he will explore the math and science concepts that are intuitively used in constructing Cherokee baskets.
The department of biology is coordinating the events, which are free and open to the public. For more information or disability accommodations, please contact Carol Horan in the biology department at (507) 222-4884.
