The Modesto Area Partners in Science (MAPS) lecture series has operated since 1990
to foster science education in our community for youths through adults. Once a month
during the academic year, MAPS offers stimulating free science programming, bringing
educators and local citizens into contact with scientists and mind-expanding ideas.
Presentations
All Presentations are FREE and open to the public will be held LIVE in the MJC West
Campus Sierra Hall 132 at 7:30 pm (*unless noted). Sign up below to get an email reminders
for the next event and subscribe to the GVM YouTube channel.
Wild Planet Day
Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm Science Community Center, West Campus, Free & open to all
Live Animal Shows
Conservation Ambassadors' Wild Things - Science Community Center room 115, two shows - 11:00am & 1:00pm
Reptile Ron - Science Community Center room 114, two shows - 11:00am & 1:00pm
Interactive Bug Museum
The Beetle Lady - Traveling Bug Museum - Great Valley Museum Lobby
Live Butterfly Release & Sloppy Joe, the 75lb tortoise
Science Community Center 12:00pm
Local Organizations & Clubs with activities & tables
MJC Clubs will be hosting tables with activities for all ages!
Recordings
Current recordings since 2020 are housed on the . Previous recording before 2020 can be found .
Funding
MAPS receives funding and support from:
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MJC Foundation
Stanislaus County Office of Education
Modesto Teachers Association
Great Valley Museum
Please visit the following link to make a fully tax-deductible donation. Make sure
to selectModesto Area Partners in Science (MAPS)under "My donation is for..."
Recent Past MAPS Talks
Extreme Science with the Science Wizard 4/11/25
Adapt or Die: How the Unfolded Protien Response Allows Cells to Decide Between Responding
to Stress & Programmed Cell Death 3/21/25
Beyond Shark Week: Environmental Change based on Chemistry & Fossils 1/28/25
Wild Things: Conservation Ambassadors' Wild Things - Animals of the World 1/24/25
Stories in the Bones: Forensic Anthropology of the Murdered and Missing 4/26/24
Extreme Science with the Science Wizard 4/5/24
Human and Environmental Impacts on Mussel Attachment 3/22/24
