Science Café

Join Science Café for an evening of scientific exploration and debate!

Interested in science?  At Science Café, you can express your opinions and concerns, and expand your understanding of the topic of the month while enjoying a cup of coffee, glass of wine or pint of beer.  Everyone is welcome.

Hosted by theUniversity ofCalgary, in partnership with the TELUS World of Science - Calgary, Science Café is a monthly forum where you can explore the latest ideas in science and technology. 

Science Cafés are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month from6:30pm to8:30pm. 

Please note that starting in November, Science Café will be held at The Brickyard (formerly Crazy Horse Saloon) at 213 10 Ave SW.

2008-2009 Schedule

September 23, 2008

The Future of Biofuels: Does going green mean going hungry?
David Layzell, Executive Director, Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy, University of Calgary
Richard Gibson, Business Development Manager, Industrial BioProducts, Alberta Research Council
Adam Gagnon, Program Manager, Transportation and Energy Efficiency, Climate Change Central (Moderator)

 

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October 28, 2008

Nanotoxicology: Is the use of nanoparticles putting human and environmental health at risk?
David Cramb, Director, Nanoscience Program and Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Calgary
Lori Sheremeta, Research Officer, National Research Council, National Institute for Nanotechnology and Special Advisor, Strategic Development Nanotechnology, Alberta Ingenuity
Glenys Godlovitch, Chair, Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board and Associate Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences (Moderator)

 

November 25, 2008

Seizure Disorders: Predicting and taming electrical storms in the brain
Paolo Federico, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary
Cam Teskey, Professor, Departments of Cell Biology and Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Professor, Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Co-leader, Epilepsy and Brain Circuits Program, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary
Naweed Syed, Head, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy and Research Director, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary and Advisor to the Vice-President (Research) on Biomedical Engineering (Moderator)

 

 

January 27, 2009

Evolution: A special debate to celebrate the year of Darwin's 200th Birthday
Marc Ereshefsky, Professor, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities, University of Calgary
Jessica Theodore, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary
William Cade, President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Biology, University of Lethbridge

 

February 24, 2009

Food Security: Securing Our Food, Securing Our Future!
Melanie Rock, Alberta Heritage Population Health Investigator, Canadian Institutes of Health Research New Investigator, Faculty of Medicine (Community Health Sciences), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Ecosystem and Public Health), University of Calgary
Craig Stephen, Associate Professor, Ecosystem and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary
James McAra, CEO, Calgary Food Bank
Julie Van Rosendaal, Food and Nutrition Columnist, CBC Radio

March 24, 2009

Stem Cell Research: Medical Promise or Regulatory Dilemma?
Dr. Michael S. Kallos, Principal Investigator - Canadian Stem Cell Network, Coordinator, Graduate Biomedical Engineering Program, Associate Professor - Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Associate Director - Pharmaceutical Production Research Facility, University of Calgary Dr. Derrick E. Rancourt, Director, ESTM Facility, Coordinator, MBT Program, Associate Professor, Departments of Oncology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Calgary

April 28, 2009

Nature Deficit Disorder
Dr. PK Doyle-Baker, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Associate Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Adjunct Associate Professor, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary
Mr. Mike Bingley, Outdoor Program Manager, Chinook Council, Scouts Canada
Moderator, TBA

May 26, 2009

Black Holes
Dr. David Hobill, Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary
Dr. Warren G. Anderson, Visiting Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physics, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Mr. Alan Dyer, Astronomy Producer, Telus World of Science Calgary

Science Café takes a break from June - August. Watch for more info coming soon on the next round of Science Cafés starting in September 2009.