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Media contact: Sue Stevens, (817) 272-3317, sstevens@uta.edu

ARLINGTON—Back in 1856, scientist Michael Faraday spent almost a year researching the amazing variety of colors manifested by metallic gold. Today, cognitive-historical analyses of his research, including replications of some of the research, reveal much about the dynamics of his discoveries. This will be the subject of the upcoming “Frontiers in Science,” a series of informal presentations on popular science topics presented by the College of Science.

ARLINGTON—Back in 1856, scientist Michael Faraday spent almost a year researching the amazing variety of colors manifested by metallic gold. Today, cognitive-historical analyses of his research, including replications of some of the research, reveal much about the dynamics of his discoveries. This will be the subject of the upcoming “Frontiers in Science,” a series of informal presentations on popular science topics presented by the College of Science.

Dr. Ryan Tweney of Bowling Green State University will discuss “Michael Faraday and the Colors of Gold: An Exploration in Cognitive-Historical Method” from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in room 100 of the Geoscience Building. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. A light lunch will be provided. For information, call (817) 272-3491.

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