Monday, March 27—Friday, March 31. Plan your visit.
Climate Solutions: Renewable Energy Storage and Carbon Capture
March 22, 2023
5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub, 318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
This event was rescheduled from January 25 due to inclement weather.
How can renewables such as wind and solar energy produce power for use when the sun isn't shining or the wind ebbs? How can we capture the carbon dioxide that is already in the atmosphere? Join Charles McCrory of the U-M Department of Chemistry and David Kwabi of the U-M Department of Mechanical Engineering to discuss new research on renewable energy storage: using renewable electricity to charge batteries and produce chemical fuels like hydrogen that can be used for later energy generation. We'll also discuss how renewable energy may be used to mitigate climate change by capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide, or converting it into useful products.
Science Cafés provide an opportunity for audiences to discuss current research topics with experts in an informal setting.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m.
The program begins at 6:00 p.m.
Seating is limited—come early.
UMMNH would like to thank Conor O’Neill’s for 15 years of support for our Science Cafés. Their continued commitment brings U-M faculty into the Ann Arbor community to discuss current research topics.
Made possible with help from the National Science Foundation.
Sponsored by
SIGMA XI
THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY
University of Michigan Chapter
William R. Farrand Memorial Lecture
Friday, March 31, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Central Campus Classroom Building Auditorium (#1420)
1225 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor, MI
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Terrible Tsunami: How the End-Cretaceous Asteroid Caused a Massive Wave
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub
318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
An asteroid killed the dinosaurs—or maybe it was more complicated than that? Scientists have good reason to believe the asteroid impact caused other events that contributed to the mass extinction of the dinosaurs and many other organisms. If there were a massive tsunami at the end of the Cretaceous period, how would we know that? If we suspect as much, how could we find out? Join Ted Moore and Brian Arbic of the U-M Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences as we discuss the detective work necessary to provide evidence for a massive tsunami. How else might these methods be applied? How is this science relevant to the present, or to the future of our planet?
Science Cafés provide an opportunity for audiences to discuss current research topics with experts in an informal setting.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m.
The program begins at 6:00 p.m.
Seating is limited—come early.
Saturday, April 15, 2023
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
@ U-M Museum of Natural History
Only for the curious! Visit with University of Michigan scientists and participate in engaging, hands-on activities to learn about their cutting-edge research. These researchers are part of the U-M Museum of Natural History’s Science Communication Fellows, bringing scientists and the public face-to-face.
Free and open to the public.
Suitable for upper elementary through adult visitors.
Made possible with help from the National Science Foundation.
Saturday, April 22, 2023
2:00–4:00 p.m.
@ Ypsilanti District Library - Whittaker
Only for the curious! Visit with University of Michigan scientists and participate in engaging, hands-on activities to learn about their cutting-edge research. These researchers are part of the U-M Museum of Natural History’s Science Communication Fellows, bringing scientists and the public face-to-face.
Free and open to the public.
Suitable for upper elementary through adult visitors.
Made possible with help from the National Science Foundation.
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