What we’re about
If you are excited by science - but not necessarily a science professional - and you live in the Atlanta area, then the Atlanta Science Tavern is the meetup for you.
Our program is centered on a fourth Saturday of the month meeting at a tavern or brewery, which features a speaker - typically a scientist from a nearby university or research center - who presents his or her work to a smart general audience of science enthusiasts. We also host occasional presentations as part of our ongoing Young Researchers Series, which features talks by graduate students and postdocs.
In addition, we organize social outings and field trips that provide opportunities for our members to experience science as it expresses itself in the community at large. Public lectures at local universities, most prominently the Georgia Tech College of Sciences, are a mainstay of our meetup calendar.
See you at the Tavern!
Cheers,
- The Science for Georgia team
Note:
- Unapproved soliciting of any kind is not allowed at our events.
- We expect adherence to all health & safety guidelines of venues and authorities.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- CBWW Annual Earth Day Celebration477 Windsor St SW, Atlanta, GA
## Saturday, April 20th, 11am-2pm at Dunbar Recreation Center
This FREE community event is where you can get connected with resources to help you live cleaner and healthier from what you eat to how you live. They are planning workshops, gathering giveaways, and inviting community partners to join them at the Dunbar Center.
Science for Georgia will have a table there!
Join the Center for Black Women's Wellness to help the spread of information with the local community around the intersection of environmental health and human health. This is an opportunity for you and the local community to engage with organizations such as Sci4GA and raise awareness of resources that the community may not be aware of.
Science for Georgia will be there with our #SpeakUpForScience booth!
Come learn about our Environmental Justice Map and how you and your communities can use it to advocate for needed cleanups and make meaningful change in your local area.
This a a free event at Dunbar Recreation Center and open to the public.
Learn more here!
### HOW TO GET THERE
Located at Dunbar Recreation Center
477 Windsor St SW, , GA , United States
Atlanta, Georgia 30312
United States - Green Library Tours477 Windsor St SW, Atlanta, GA
## April 20 @ 1:45 Pm - 3:45 Pm
FREE
Chamblee Library, 4115 Clairmont Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341
Join the Fruitful Community Foundation for the kick-off of the Green Library Tours. The tour will include a guided exploration of the climate-resilient landscape installed around the library.
This a a free event at Chamblee Public Library and open to the public.
Learn more here!
### HOW TO GET THERE
Located at Chamblee Library
4115 Clairmont Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341 - Spring Intern ShowcaseHigh Card Brewery, Tucker, GA$10.00
- This Georgia Science Junction event is a production of Science for Georgia.
- It is ticketed event and open to the public.
- Seating is on a first-come basis.
- Tickets are required to attend and can be purchased here.
- For $5 student tickets, purchase here.
- Donations are appreciated.
- Doors open at 6:30 pm for early arrival.
- Gather for drinks by 7:00.
- The evening's presentation gets under way around 7:15.
- Location: High Card Brewery, 2316 Main St, Tucker, GA 30084.
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## Georgia Science Junction: Spring Intern Showcase!
April 25th, 2024
7pm - 9pm
In Person and Streaming
Location: High Card Brewery, 2316 Main St, Tucker, GA 30084## Description
Join us for this celebration of Science for Georgia’s Spring Interns!
They have been working hard since January and their time with us is ending.
You will hear about their experiences, victories, and lessons learned over a variety of legislative, environmental justice, and community outreach topics.
Come see what your support of Sci4Ga have helped us build!
## Featured Speakers:
Speaker: Science for Georgia’s Spring Interns
# AGENDA
April 25th, 2024
High Card Brewery, 2316 Main St, Tucker, GA 30084
6:30pm – Doors Open
7:00pm – Gather
7:15pm – Talk start
8:00pm – Q & AGet a Ticket! Make a Donation? Questions for the Speakers?
Sign up and ask your question here.
Covid-19:
If you aren't vaccinated and qualify, please use this time to get your Covid-19 vaccine. Further guidance is available here:
https://sciencelookup.org/knowledge-base/in-person-event-statement/ - The Science of Choice: Why Ranked Choice Voting Isn't Just for PoliticsMutation Brewing Company, Sandy Springs, GA$10.00
- This Georgia Science Junction event is a production of Science for Georgia and the Atlanta Society for Data Science & Business Intelligence.
- It is ticketed event and open to the public.
- Seating is on a first-come basis.
- Tickets are required to attend and can be purchased here.
- For $5 student tickets, purchase here. or use promo code: STUDENT24
- Donations are appreciated.
- Doors open at 6:30 pm for early arrival.
- Gather for dinner by 7:00.
- The evening's presentation gets under way around 7:15.
- Location: Mutation Brewing, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
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# The Science of Choice: Why Ranked Choice Voting Isn't Just for Politics
May 21st, 2024
7pm - 9pm
In Person
Location: Mutation Brewing, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328## Description
Why is it so hard for third-party candidates to win modern elections? How does voting in political races differ from the way college teams are ranked or how the Oscars are awarded? And how can a business, city, or state choose among multiple candidates for a program without a costly and time-consuming runoff procedure? The answers to these questions can be found in understanding concepts from Ranked Choice Voting and Game Theory, a branch of mathematics devoted to interactive decisions.
If you've heard phrases like "win-win" and "zero-sum" or seen movies like "The Dark Knight" and "A Beautiful Mind", you've already been exposed to ideas from game theory. In particular, we will look at alternative voting mechanisms, and how you can implement them with your organization, whether it's something like choosing a location for the office holiday party, deciding on what brand of coffee to put in the break room, or how to select a board chairman from several candidates.
Those wanting a preview of some of the topics can check out the interactive web apps here on The Evolution of Trust and Building a Better Ballot or follow this link to Sci4ga's Ranked Choice white paper.
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ncase.me/ballot/## Featured Speaker:
Speaker: Jason Quinley
# AGENDA
May 21st, 2024
Mutation Brewing, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
6:30pm – Doors Open
7:00pm – Gather at Mutation Brewing’s Speakeasy
7:15pm – Talk start
8:00pm – Q & AGet a Ticket! Make a Donation? Questions for the Speaker?
Sign up and ask your question here.
Covid-19:
If you aren't vaccinated and qualify, please use this time to get your Covid-19 vaccine. Further guidance is available here:
https://sciencelookup.org/knowledge-base/in-person-event-statement/
