Virtual Scientists' Presentations

Select from the list below the environmental health presentation you would like to view.  The "High Bandwidth" option on the health presentations has a video with an integrated PowerPoint presentation and the "Low Bandwidth" is video only.  If you have problems viewing the "High Bandwidth" presentation, please select "Low Bandwidth."
  
Environmental Health Presentations Description of Presentations
Anatomy and Physiology
           
By Dr. Larry Johnson   (48 minutes)
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The presentation provides an overview of anatomy and physiology.  The different kinds of tissues and systems and their structures and functions in the human body and other living organisms are discussed.
Anthrax in War and Peace
           
By Dr. William Klemm     (28 min.)
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History of anthrax discovery, effects, locations affected in the world, routes of exposure for humans, historical and current value in medicine and in war.
Drug Toxicology
           
By Dr. K. C. Donnelly    (37 minutes)
                       
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Dr. Donnelly discusses drug toxicology associated with substance abuse including exposure and toxic effects of those drugs on the body.
Environmental Toxicology
           
By Dr. K. C. Donnelly     (51 minutes)
                       
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Toxicology as it relates to the exposure to substances in our daily environment. Includes sources of pollution and exposure, the factors that affect a person’s susceptibility to toxins, and the effects of environmental toxins on various body systems such as the kidneys and central nervous system.
Health of the Respiratory System
           
By Dr. Larry Johnson   (38 minutes)
                       
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Anatomy and function of the respiratory system, how we breathe, the function of conducting (plumbing to outside environment) and respiratory (site 02 and C02 gases exchange), and the effect of smoking on cell function, appearance and condition of the lung and its possible role in causing lung cancer.
Introduction to Toxicology
           By Dr. Larry Johnson    (36 minutes)
                       
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History of toxicological events leading to current studies and current regulatory agencies, toxicology terms and concepts from a fun approach, major effects of toxicants and organ damage, routes and sources of toxicant, and careers in toxicology.
Science and Careers in Science
           
By Dr. Larry Johnson   (28 minutes)
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This presentation defines science, discusses scientific method, and explores careers in science.  Several different careers in science are highlighted such as pharmacology, veterinary medicine, and medical research. The many benefits of having a career in science are also discussed.
Scientific Method
           
By Dr. William Klemm     (21 min.)
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Discussion of scientific method including hypotheses, experimental design, interpretation of results, and the drawing of conclusions.
Scientists in Public School Classrooms
           
By Dr. Larry Johnson    (33 minutes)
                       
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Discussion of scientists' visits of schools including invitation, presentations, expectation and needs in the classroom.
Superfund Chemicals and YOU
           
By Dr. K. C. Donnelly     (39 minutes)
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Sources of pollution, methods of pollution prevention and elimination, current methods of waste management, and career opportunities in Environmental Science.

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