The secrets to living a longer, healthier life will be in the spotlight when expeditionist Dan Buettner speaks at Science Night, an annual event hosted by the Cambridge Campus science faculty of Anoka-Ramsey Community College. The free event will be held in the Cambridge Campus Center Food Court on Tuesday, Feb. 7, beginning at 7 p.m.

A pioneer in both exploration and education, Buettner recently led expeditions to the worldís longevity hotspots, called ìBlue Zones.î

On assignment for National Geographic Magazine and in collaboration with the National Institute on Aging, Buettner used his travels to study diet and lifestyle and create a blueprint for living longer.

His presentation will blend adventure, science and wisdom as he delivers secrets of longevity and ways to feel younger and reduce health care costs.

Buettnerís article on the secrets of longevity appeared in the November 2005 cover story of National Geographic.

Buettner, a resident of St. Paul, Minn., has previously logged thousands of miles on educational expeditions.

In addition, he has created the innovative adventure learning program known as Quest Network.

This online program has enabled online explorers to direct Buettner and a traveling team of experts as they unravel such mysteries as the collapse of the ancient Maya civilization and the fall of the Anasazi in North America.

The Washington Post have called his quests ìthe most successful experiment in interactive education to date.î

An avid cyclist, Buettner has also set several Guinness World Records for long-distance cycling.

Among his cycling accomplishments, he has led a team of cyclists on a 15,500-mile ride from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Tiera del Fuego, Argentina, as well as a 12,888-mile trek that went through the Soviet Union while it was still in existence.

For more information about Science Night and options for studying science at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, call (763) 433-1100.

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