Part of developing a U.S. energy policy, whether public or private, lies in understanding public opinion about existing energy sources, support for various energy strategies, and what we might be willing to accept in order to conserve energy and develop and adopt new technologies, whether in energy production or distribution.
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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
6:30—7:30 pm
The Firehouse Grill, 2nd Floor
750 Chicago Ave., Evanston 60202
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How cutting-edge biotech can help the global poor, November 28, 2012
The coupling of science, engineering, and art which builds bridges across disciplines and across the city enabling a new kind of art history, February 27, 2013
On February 15th an unknown 10,000-ton asteroid streaked into Earth's atmosphere over Russia and exploded, injuring over a thousand people, why was it undetected? March 20, 2013
What can the history and practice of puppetry tell us about how to engineer systems? Can we engineer autonomous puppets that can stage a theatrical production by themselves?
April 24, 2013
How does the politicization of science and partisan polarization influence public opinion about energy?
May 22, 2013
Science Cafe is a forum for the discussion of important and interesting scientific issues. They are informal and accessible - much more so than a public lecture. It's an opportunity to gather with old and new friends in a relaxed atmosphere while participating in a program of very cool scientific 'stuff'! No cover charge, EVER!
Audiences consist of people who are interested in science but generally never have the opportunity to discuss their views with, and ask questions of, someone "in the know". No scientific knowledge is assumed by the speakers, so anyone can participate.
Cafes start with an engaging talk from the research scientist who introduces the topic. It is not a lecture, so anyone can ask a question, and positively welcomed will be those which begin "This might be a stupid question, but ..." These questions are invariably not stupid and often rather insightful.
Our Science Café Evanston is scheduled to be held typically on the third or fourth Wednesday each month, September through May, and takes place between 6:30 and 8:00 pm at the Firehouse Grill in Evanston.
6:30—8:00 pm
The Firehouse Grill
750 Chicago Ave., Evanston 60202
Email us with your questions.
sigma-xi@northwestern.edu.
If you have any ideas for programs, please let us know.