2010 Program Guide
| This year's program will offer many exciting classes focusing on the most important challenges and opportunities facing our world today and tomorrow. Click on the links next to each subject to learn more. | ||
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PLANETARY PROJECTS Participate in daily conferences with leading experts exploring the challenges and opportunities in our world of tomorrow. Special topics will include space exploration, sciences of the future, alliance of civilizations, time reactors, laser technologies and artificial intelligence. Click here for a list of this year's VIP and Special Guests. |
 Alexandru Mironov |
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Time Reactor Technology |
Laser Technologies |
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SCIENCE Study the areas of science and technology shaping our future. PROGRAM COORDINATORS ► |
 Florin Munteanu |
 Dan Milici |
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Human Evolution to a Society of
Knowledge Understand the world through a holistic approach that requires lifting the mind to a nature level. Join us for an experimental and interactive class to find out how to better understand the human-earth link. Instructor(s): Florin Munteanu |
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Sciences of the Future Explore the new sciences that are of maximum importance in the international scientific community. Subjects will include renewable and unconventional energy, nanotechnologies, nanomaterials and other innovations shaping our future. Instructor(s): Dan Milici, Cristian Pȋrghie |
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Gemstones: From Science to Spirituality Explore the application of gemstones and crystals across the worlds of science and spirituality. Learn why crystals are are a key component of almost every electronic device we use today and study the history of their use in spiritual practices throught history and today. Instructor(s): Teodor Vasile, Heather Caton |
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Astronomy and Astophysics Learn about formations in outer space, experimental methods and sky observation. Learn how to read, analyze and interpret celestial maps. Learn how to use astronomical instrumentsand how to locate a star that we want to see. Instructor(s): Petru Crăciun, Marian Dacian Bică, Victor Sutac, Viorel Dominte |
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Amateur Radio Explore radio astronomy and amateur radio communications via satellite. Participate in NASA educational projects, make connections to view satellite slow scan television and plan and participate in the launch of a telemetry balloon into the upper atmosphere. Instructor(s): Cezar Leşanu |
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Science for Juniors Science is a major area of study at Atlantykron with scientists visiting from around the world. Special classes will be offered for two hours each day for young children to participate and learn. Please contact our science team to register after arrival at the Academy. Instructor(s): Dan Milici, Florin Munteanu |
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COMMUNICATIONS AND CULTURE Study the future of journalism, radio and the world of information. PROGRAM COORDINATORS ► |
 Aurel Carasel |
 Chan Chow Wah |
 Mihaela Muraru-Mandrea |
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Cultural Awareness and Understanding Success in international organizations requires strong skills in cross-cultural understanding. Study who and what decides which culture is the norm in a social or business meeting. Explore how culture and customs change, how people are projected and perceived and what is the Romanian identity? Instructor(s): Chan Chow Wah |
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Science Fiction Picnic This comprehensive program will explore the history, culture and works of science fiction. Participants will have the opportunity to attend presentations and lectures, join various competitions and participate in discussion groups with specially invited guests. Instructor(s): Lucian Cristian Oancea |
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Science Fiction Competitions Participate in daily competitions with a different theme for each day. For all ages with one program for participants and a separate program for children under 14 years of age. Winners work will be recognized and published in prominent magazines. Instructor(s): Aurel Carasel |
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Psychological Approach to
Communication Optimize your communication skills by learning to adapt yourself, your speaker and your message for best possible results, learn to know your peers and explore the basic principles of human behavior. Instructor(s): Adrian Lala |
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Freestyle Dance Contest “So You Think You Can Dance?” Join this program and help cordinate the contest or form your own dance team. Develop skills in choreography, teamwork and performance. The contest is for all ages and skill levels. Instructor(s): Heather Caton |
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Atlantykron Radio Participate and learn to plan, prepare, record and broadcast a live daily radio show. A great class for future reporters, technicians, radio hosts and writers. Instructor(s): Daniel-Sorin Dobrescu |
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Extraterrestrial Civilizations Explore the possibilities of extraterrestrial life with an emphasis on the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations. Discuss the nature and type of alien life that probably exists at other locations in our galaxy and the real possibility of our communication with them. Instructor(s): Dan Farcas |
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ARTS Study, participate and experience the arts with leading experts. PROGRAM COORDINATORS ► |
 Aurel Manole |
 Heather Caton |
 Valentin Ionescu |
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Atlantykron Film
Company Plan, script, cast, act, film, edit and publish a video production from concept to final film release. Whether you are comfortable in front of the camera or behind the scenes, you can be a part of this Atlantykron movie production. Instructor(s): Peter Moon, Roberto Quaglia |
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Mixed Media Art Learn the latest techniques in the creation of mixed media art and design. Participants will learn and develop multiple skills including print making, air brushing, and textile art include decorating shirts, scarves and banners. Instructor(s): Aurel Manole, Vali Ionescu |
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Sci-Art Living Garden Join a team that will design and create a living interactive garden. Learn about interactive art using sound, light, color and motion. Explore the world of eco-art and how it is impacting our vision of the world today as you build an interactive art exhibit will be powered by nature. Instructor(s): Heather Caton |
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Body and Face
Painting and Mask Making Learn to use vivid colors, designs, shapes and artistic tools for painting of the face and body. We will also stimulate the imagination and escape into fantasy with creative mask making and design. Instructor(s): Aurel Manole and Vali Ionescu |
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Photography Learn the basics or develop your photography skills in this program for all ages and experience levels. Participate in photo shoots, contests and exhibitions. Instructor(s): Mircea Nanu-Muntean |
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Wind Sculpture Creates and assemble a wind sculpture of animated flags in the shape of “A” for Atlantykron. This wind-powered sculpture, nearly 15 meters high, will welcome people as they approach the island. Instructor(s): Heather Caton |
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Jewelry Making Learn how to use gemstones, jewelry-making techniques and imagination to create your own unique jewelry pieces. This workshop was developed for all ages and skill levels. Instructor(s): Mihaela Vadan, Gabrielle Repanovici, Alina Milici |
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Braiding Learn the art of weaving bracelets that can be given from one friend to another as a symbol of friendship. Learn different styles, techniques and patterns that can be created with the art. Instructor(s): Alina Milici |
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Sand Sculpture Contest Join in the the fun and test your artistic and teamwork skills. Participants can form a team, go to the beach and create a sand sculpture that will be judged by a panel of experts to determine who will win the 2010 Atlantykron Sand Sculpture Competition. Instructor(s): Vali Ionescu, Aurel Manole |
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Sports and Music Participate in a wide range of sports and competition events. A complete listing is presented below. PROGRAM COORDINATORS ► |
 Adriana Gheorghe |
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Kickboxing Academy Learn kickboxing for the first time or perfect your self defense or fighting skills with World Champion Kickboxer Dan Lucas. A great class whether you want to have fun, get in shape, or even prepare for you first competition. Instructor(s): Dan Lucas, Quentin Canty-Marozzi |
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Archery Competition This program will provide participants to receive instruction for experienced archers and if desired, to compete in the Island Archery Competition. Join the experts to learn more about the skill of Archery that has fascinated mankind thousands and thousands of years. Instructor(s): Adriana Gheorghe |
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Chi Gong Learn and practice the internal Chinese meditative practice of Qigong. Qigong uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of qi within the human body, and enhance a practitioner's overall health. Instructor(s): Peter Moon |
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Island Trivia Form a team and test your knowledge by competing in the Atlantykron Island Trivia Challenge. Teams will compete against each other in the evening program to answer questions about science, nature, art, geography, mathematics and more! Instructor(s): To Be Determined |
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CPR and First Aid Learn CPR and First Aid quickly and easily in this interactive class. The course includes practical learning experience in Adult, Child and Infant CPR. Instructor(s): Radu Stefan Berca, Geo Bobirnac |
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Island Chess Competition Study the history of this game played for more than 8000 years throughout the civilized world. Simply learn to play, develop your skills, or even compete in the Academy tournament. Instructor(s): Adriana Gheorghe |
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Adventure Days Venture into an unusual and exciting experience that will challenge your mind and teamwork in daily challenges. Instructor(s): Mihnea Muraru-Mandrea |
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Questions
Please send you questions by clicking on the instructors email links above or by sending your questions to
answers@Atlantykron.org.
