Special Field Museum Program

For Immediate Release
Contact: Field Museum PR Department
(312) 665-7100, media@fieldmuseum.org

"Extreme Life in the Liquid Lakes of Antarctica"

What:	An international team of scientists will discuss recent discoveries in the lakes of Antarctica. Learn about newly discovered extremeophiles — organisms that survive and thrive in extreme climates. The program will feature never-before-seen underwater film footage. Free with Museum admission. The program celebrates the opening of The Field Museum's Robert A. Pritzker Center for Meteoritics and Polar Studies.
Where:	James Simpson Theatre at The Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
When:	Saturday, Apr. 18, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
Details:	Media please note — some scientists will be available for interviews Friday, April 17. Please call to inquire.
Schedule:	1-2:30 p.m. — Welcoming remarks, a brief film, and a panel discussion with scientists 2:30-2:40 p.m. — Question and answer session 2:40-3:15 p.m. — National Science Foundation medals awarded to expedition members and ribbon cutting for Robert A. Pritzker Center for Meteoritics and Polar Studies. For more information visit fieldmuseum.org or expedition.tawanifoundation.org/ index.php/team
RSVP:	Media may call 312-665-7100 (Field Museum PR office) or email media@fieldmuseum.org to RSVP for the April 18 event.