Learn how data is governed through laws, contracts, and business policies. Through discussion of real-world cases, including classified records at Mar-a-Lago, the Enron scandal, and Raine v. OpenAI, participants will explore the ethical challenges of managing data in today’s world.

Presenter: Alicia Fortunato holds a master’s degree in library science with a specialization in Archives and Records Management from the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to her retirement, she served as a Senior Director of Risk Management at a Big Four accounting firm, where she led the development and implementation of technology, data, and privacy policies.

Explore recent and emerging technology developments across a range of cutting‑edge fields, including biotechnology, microbiology, genetics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, climate science, and energy innovation. This session highlights real‑world applications, scientific breakthroughs, and cross‑disciplinary connections shaping research, industry, and society today. Open discussion and participant feedback are encouraged to share perspectives, ask questions, and connect the technology to everyday impact.

Presenter: James Mattison holds both a B.A. and an M.A. in biology. He has 15 years of experience working in research and 18 years in technical sales, and has taught adult education courses through Delaware Valley University’s CLR program. His research background includes work in immunology, hepatitis, and HIV at the Wistar Institute and Ortho Diagnostics.

You buy plants labeled “easy to grow” and beautiful, but sometimes problems arise, from minor blemishes to major branch dieback. This course explores common plant symptoms, their causes, and practical treatment options, with slides and samples of pests, diseases, and environmental stress. Bring your struggling plants—or clear photos of the issues you’re seeing—to this summer plant clinic and let's get growing again!

Presenter: Lisa Blum has over 35 years of experience teaching horticulture at both Saul High School and at Temple University. She assists with children’s programming at the Ambler Arboretum and is part of the PHS Tree Tenders educational team to train in the care of city/suburban trees. Rutgers University, M.S. in Plant Pathology; Duke University, B.S. in Botany.

This session provides a clear and practical introduction to electric vehicles (EVs). We’ll explore how EV batteries work, including basics of charging, driving range, and what affects performance.

Presenter: Robert Becker holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and has served on the academic faculty of several medical schools. He has been a Tesla owner since 2019 and is an active member of the Tesla Owners Club of the Delaware Valley, reflecting a personal interest in the innovation of electric vehicles.