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Science Cafés

Science Cafés provide an opportunity for audiences to discuss current research topics with experts in an informal setting. Each Science Café takes place at Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub (318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor). Hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m.; program 6:00-7:30 p.m. Seating is limited—come early.

Made possible by the National Science Foundation.

Upcoming Science Cafés

Saturday, April 9, 2022

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 interactive activities to learn about their cutting-edge research. The scientists represent a variety of fields and are part of the U-M Museum of Natural History’s Science Communication Fellows program, bringing scientists and the public face-to-face.

This event is free and open to the public. Suitable for upper elementary to adult audiences. Check our website for the latest COVID-19 protocols. ummnh.org

Funded in part by the National Science Foundation

Terrible Tsunami: How the End-Cretaceous Asteroid Caused a Massive Wave

April 12, 2023

5:30–7:30 p.m.
Conor O’Neill’s Traditional 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 9, 2022

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 interactive activities to learn about their cutting-edge research. The scientists represent a variety of fields and are part of the U-M Museum of Natural History’s Science Communication Fellows program, bringing scientists and the public face-to-face.

This event is free and open to the public. Suitable for upper elementary to adult audiences. Check our website for the latest COVID-19 protocols. ummnh.org

Funded in part by the National Science Foundation

The Future of mRNA Vaccines

May 3, 2023

5:30–7:30 p.m.
Conor O’Neill’s Traditional Pub, 318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor

Join Rachel Niederer of the Department of Biological Chemistry and Nils Walter of the Department of Chemistry and the Center for RNA Biomedicine to learn how mRNA vaccine technology could address influenza, Ebola, and other viruses—and even help fight cancer.

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.

Sponsored by

SIGMA XI
THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY
University of Michigan Chapter

 

 

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