Mutual Inspirations Festival : Launch

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 Festival Launch!

by Embassy of the Czech Republic

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On Sep 14, at 6 pm, the Embassy of the czech republic launches the Mutual Inspirations festival with lectures by Director of the Mendel|Johann Mendel|monk|monastic|botanist|phytologist|plant scientist} museum at Masaryk University Ondřej Dostál on Mendel and also the Laws of Inheritance and Villanova University prof of astronomy and astrophysics Edward Guinan on beyond Peas and genetic science – Gregor Mendel’s “Other Sciences: Bees, Sunspots, Meteorology and Tornados.” The opening of the exhibition Gregor johann mendel – Science, Beliefs, Politics can follow the Q&A. Admission is free.

The Mutual Inspirations festival (MIF) is an annual initiative organized by the Embassy of the czech republic, concentrating on the mutual influence between Czech and american cultures and also the feats of personalities who have led the way. In its previous seven years, the festival has highlighted such personalities as President Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk (2010), musician Antonín Dvořák (2011), film maker Miloš Forman (2012), President Václav havel (2013), author franz kafka (2014), author Karel Čapek (2015), and tennis legend Martina Navrátilová (2016).

For its eighth year, the Mutual Inspirations festival honors founder of genetic science Gregor Mendel (1822-84), marking the 195th anniversary of his birth. This humble genius was born and conducted his groundbreaking analysis on the same land he sowed and loved , today’s czech republic. whereas experimenting with pea plants, he wrote his rules of heredity, referred to as mendelian inheritance and considered worldwide as seminal work for the foundation of the new science — genetic science. beyond his pioneering conclusions, Mendel is revered for his lengthy years of meticulous and painstaking experimentation. Mendel died with little recognition, but stated, “I am convinced that it'll not be long before the full world acknowledges the results of my work.” Today, he's lauded for his trailblazing work.

The event is part of the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2017-Gregor Mendel. For more information, please visit www.mutualinspirations.org.

Event details:
Date: September 14, 2017, 6 pm

Attire: Dress in your best “pea green” | Light refreshments inspired by Mendel

RSVP required by September 13
https://mendelscience.eventbrite.com

Location: Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom St, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Embassy policy: No bags or suitcases allowed. Only small purses permitted but will be checked at the door. No coat check available. You must pass through security for entrance. RSVP confirmation and photo ID required. Doors close at 6:15 pm.

Parking: Non-metered parking is available on Spring of Freedom Street and Tilden Street.

Closest Metro: The Embassy is about a 15-20 minute walk from the Van Ness Metro Station.