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 (2)
See all- Spring Intern ShowcaseLink visible for attendees
- This Georgia Science Junction event is a production of Science for Georgia.
- It is Free event and open to the public.
- Tickets are required to attend
- Donations are appreciated.
- Zoom open at 7:00 pm.
- The evening's presentation gets under way around 7:15.
- Location: Zoom and YouTube
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## Georgia Science Junction: Spring Intern Showcase!
April 25th, 2024
7pm - 9pm
Online and Streaming
Location: Zoom and YouTube## 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
Zoom and YouTube
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/