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Anthropology meets Toxicology

Roy Grinker will present:

Unstrange Minds-
Remapping the world of Autism

Roy Richard Grinker, PhD
 is Professor of Anthropology and the Human Sciences at the George Washington University. His latest book explores the scientific, historical and cultural components of autism, giving special attention to the evolving diagnostic criteria and increasing prevalence rates. USA today has hailed Unstrange Minds as the most useful book for anyone interested in learning more about autism. Join us to learn more about Dr. Grinker’s unique perspective on autism.


7:00 pm, Thursday, 26 April 2007

(preceded by AGT's traditional buffet available from 6:00 pm)

Small Dining Room
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD

To Register For This Meeting

Please fill out and submit the form below by 24 April 2007. Indicate if you plan to partake in our gourmet buffet supper (complimentary to AGT members; $10 for non-member visitors*). You are welcome to come early (5:00 - 6:30 pm) and observe the AGT Council meeting. Bring your colleagues to the talk and introduce them to the joys of AGT. For additional information contact Nancy Beck.

*If you are not a member and wish to eat dinner with us, please bring $10.00 cash with you to the meeting and pay the AGT Treasurer, Jeff Yourick.

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Complete this form and submit it by 24 April 2006. Please note that information marked in red* above is required before the computer will accept your submission. Contact information is not needed for AGT members unless there has been any change from what is listed in the AGT Member Directory. Refer any questions about Meeting Registration to: nancy_beck@omb.eop.gov. Refer any technical questions about this form to The AGT Webmaster.

Location and Security Measures in force on the NNMC Campus: If driving, you must enter the Naval Medical Center (NNMC) campus via Center Drive off of Wisconsin Avenue. When stopped by the guards, indicate that you are attending the AGT meeting at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). Be prepared to present a photo ID. NNMC is right across the street from the NIH metro stop (Medical Center, Red Line). After clearing the security check, turn right at the next road (Palmer Road) and continue back to USUHS, which is the last large set of buildings on your left. At the end of Palmer, turn left to enter the underground parking garage. You may park in any garage parking spot not marked as "reserved." The small dinning room is one flight up, and may be reached by taking the outdoor stairs to the Courtyard, or by entering via the security office at the parking garage level.

Additional Security Note: The National Naval Medical Center observes security procedures appropriate to the threat environment. At a minimum, a valid, unexpired picture ID will be required. There may be times when two picture IDs will be required, as well as random interviews and vehicle searches. There may be times when your name must be registered with NNMC Security to get on the base, so register as early as you can for each AGT meeting. The base police also are on the lookout for driving violations. The speed limit on NNMC base is 20 miles per hour - and is strictly enforced. Be sure to come to a full stop and any pedestrian crossing with a stop sign. Pedestrians always have the right of way. You should always stop for pedestrians to cross the street, even at an unmarked crossing.

Directions:

Metro: Take the Red Line to the Medical Center stop. Once outside, turn around to cross Rockville Pike and enter the National Naval Medical Center campus. After showing ID to the guards, turn right to follow Palmer Avenue and walk approximately 10 minutes to the last large building on the left, which is the Uniformed Serivces University of the Health Sciences. Proceed left into the center of the USUHS complex and enter the building on the left to find the small dining room (beyond the main dining room).

Automobile from downtown Washington, DC: Take Wisconsin Avenue north to Bethesda. Make a right into the National Naval Medical Center, just after Jones Bridge Road. Turn right (Palmer Rd) and follow to USUHS. Turn left into USUHS parking garage at the end of Palmer. DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE UNIVERSITY!

Automobile from I-495 Virginia: Take 495 towards Rockville. At the I-270/I-495 split, stay to the right on I-495. Take the exit for Rt. 355-Wisconsin Avenue-Bethesda. Turn left at the 3rd traffic signal - This is the entrance to National Naval Medical Center. Turn right (Palmer Rd) and follow to USUHS. Turn left into USUHS parking garage at the end of Palmer. DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE UNIVERSITY!

Automobile from I-495 P.G. County/Baltimore: Take 495 towards Silver Spring. Exit at Connecticut Avenue-Chevy Chase. At the bottom of the exit, turn left onto Connecticut Avenue. Go to the second traffic light, which is Jones Bridge Road, and make a right. Turn right on Wisconsin Avenue, and take the first right into National Naval Medical Center. Turn (Palmer Rd) and follow to USUHS. Turn left into USUHS parking garage at the end of Palmer. DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE UNIVERSITY!

Automobile from I-270: Take I-270 south. Stay to the left at the split, observe HOV restrictions during rush hour. Exit at Rt. 355-Wisconsin Avenue-Bethesda (left lane exit). Turn left at the 3rd traffic signal - This is the entrance to National Naval Medical Center. Turn right (Palmer Rd) and follow to USUHS. Turn left into USUHS parking garage at the end of Palmer. DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE UNIVERSITY!


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