The Wayne State University Library System, in cooperation with the College of Science, will host a free six-part viewing and discussion series called "Research Revolution: Science and Shaping of Modern Life." The Wayne State Libraries are among 50 libraries nationwide selected to participate in the project organized by National Video Resources (NVR) in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office.

"We are delighted to have been chosen as one of the libraries for this unique program focusing on the most important scientific and technological discoveries of our time," said Sandra Yee, dean of the Wayne State University Library System. "This program allows students, staff, faculty and community members to use in-depth information from documentaries and the expertise of our local scholars to understand the effects of scientific discovery on individuals and society."

The "Research Revolution" aims to increase the public's understanding of scientific discovery and technological transformation in the twentieth century and how those changes impact the human condition. The first program focuses on the atomic age and features the film, "I am Become Death-They Made the Bomb." This session will be held on Thursday, April 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The full schedule is:

April 10: The Atomic Age-- "I am Become Death-They Made the Bomb"

May 5: Biodiversity - "Natural Connections"

August 21: Forensics - "The Gene Squad"

Sept. 18: Robotics - "Into the Body"

Oct. 23: Global Warming - "What's Up with the Weather?"

Nov.13: Genetics - "Our Genes/Our Choices: Who Gets to Know?"

All sessions are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.

Each video presentation will be followed by a discussion facilitated by invited guest panelists. All programs will be held at the Bernath Auditorium located on the first floor of the David Adamany Undergraduate Library. For details, please visit WSU Library - New Programs and Initiatives or call 313-577-4373.

Wayne State University is a premier institution offering more than 350 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to more than 31,000 students in metropolitan Detroit.