Brewing up flavorful scientific discussion....
Science Cafés are live--and lively--events that take place in casual settings such as pubs, coffeehouses (and museums!), are open to everyone, and feature an engaging conversation with a scientist(s) about a particular topic.
The Science Café format has spread across the globe, adapting to different cultures and audiences. Whether it's in a bar in Somerville, MA, an Indian restaurant in New Rochelle, NY, or a coffeehouse in San Francisco, CA, each café:
- Encourages conversation, debate, interaction, and dialogue between scientists and the public.
Successful Science Cafés create a comfortable atmosphere where everyone joins in. They are not long lectures with a passive audience listening to an expert.
- Reaches out to all audiences.
Science Cafés welcome people who may or may not typically get involved with scientific discussions. They are not exclusive club meetings for scientists and science majors.
Information courtesy of ScienceCafes.org
Thursday, October 17, 7-8:30pm
Energy, Now and Forever
Stetson chemistry professor Dr. Harry Price will open the 2013-14 series of Science Cafés with his presentation of Energy: Now and Forever, which coincides with National Chemistry Week.
Where do we stand with regards to the development of clean, sustainable energy? Can a biofuel such as ethanol be made with a minimum impact on food prices? What about hydrogen gas? Are hybrid vehicles really the answer? Professor Price will lead a discussion on these and other energy issues.
Free Admission, open to all
Thursday, November 17, 7-8:30pm
What’s New in Neuroscience?
Neuroscientists Camille King, Psychology, and Mike King, Biology, will present some of the latest and most talked about topics of interest in the field today.
Free Admission, open to all
Click here to view the Gillespie's first Science Cafe, held during the fall 2012 semester.
