September Science Cafe: Demystifying Dark Matter

FREE and open to the Public - Join us at The Science Café for Saturday afternoon lattes and science! About 30% of the Universe is composed of matter we cannot see, but that cosmologists know must be present because its gravitational pull holds galaxies together. Join us to hear from Dr. Manoj Kaplinghat, UCI, as he explains "Demystifying Dark Matter." All ages. Sign Up requested.

Our Program:

1) Arrive at 2:45 PM early to grab your Café items and to leave time to find us.

2) 5min: Welcome to the Store, by Drew Adams, Community Relations Manager

3) 5 min: Introduction to The Science Café - by Brian Hart, our host

4) 10 min: Video: "Beyond Einstein" explaining NASA's program to explore Dark Matter and Dark Energy

5) 45 min: Talk by UCI Professor, Manoj Kaplinghat
Title: "Demystifying Dark Matter" - in plain English

6) 30 min: Q&A and Open Discussion

We're so glad you can come join us. Don't worry if you flunked science in school -- everyone can understand what's said and done at The Science Café, where intellectuals mix and mingle with scholars and the like-minded. All at the intersection of Science and Life!

Bring a friend!

The Science Café is a place at the intersection of Science and Life, where intellectuals can mix and mingle with others who are curious about science, all in a comfortable, Café setting.

Sciecne Café is a program of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, which is devoted to the promotion of research in science. Sigma Xi is a nonprofit organization, and contributions made are tax-deductible. The Science Café is a nonprofit public outreach program that travels throughout the SoCal area, and features speakers from the various universities and museums making the headlines. Get the real story behind the current events from the horse's mouths, and get your nagging, curious questions answered.

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