The Atlanta Science Tavern

- This fully online event is a production of The Georgia Tech Global Change Program along with other collaborators in the UrbanHealthATL Team, including the Spelman Environmental and Health Sciences Program, the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, the Partnership for Southern Equity, and the Georgia Tech Center for Serve-Learn-Sustain, as part of the 2021 Atlanta Science Festival.
- It is free and open to the public. To participate, please register at ths Eventbrite page: https://bit.ly/3pXCCDn

Here's your opportunity to meet the UrbanHeatATL team and learn the science behind urban heat islands and their relationship to climate change & environmental justice, discuss solutions with experts who are advancing climate justice through a lens of racial justice and equity, and discover how community scientists are mapping temperature extremes in Atlanta with high-tech sensors and to get involved in their work.

The Panel
Dr. Marshall Shepherd | Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor, University of Georgia; Director, University of Georgia Atmospheric Sciences Program; Host, Weather Geeks, The Weather Channel

Dr. Jeremy Hoffman | Chief Scientist, Science Museum of Virginia; Affiliate Faculty, Virginia Commonwealth University

Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome | CEO/Founder, Empowering a Green Environment and Economy, LLC; Adjunct Professor, George Washington University;

Dr. Mildred McClain | Executive Director, Harambee House/Citizens For Environmental Justice; Just Energy Community Organizer, Partnership for Southern Equity;

Chandra Farley (moderator) | Just Energy Director, Partnership for Southern Equity

What is UrbanHeatATL?
Our UrbanHeatATL team is lending DIY temperature sensors to 20 students each from Georgia Tech and Spelman College, who are collecting temperature data starting in March, as part of the 2021 Atlanta Science Festival. Why? Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States, more than hurricanes and tornadoes combined. Disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable community members, heat extremes are particularly deadly in densely populated urban centers such as Atlanta. In many other cities, maximum urban heating often occurs in locations that reflect the compound impacts of historic racism, including redlining.

- This virtual meetup is a production of Science for Georgia and is part of the Atlanta Science Festival.
- To join this event, first register using this link: https://bit.ly/JazzHandS21
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Description:

A small group of scientists (about 8-10) have been trained in basic comedy and communicating science. They will be tasked with creating a “funny science elevator speech” (about 3 min).
During the first half of this live event - the trained scientists will deliver their elevator speeches. For the second half, we will open the event for interactive Q&A and games.

*Pricing*: minimum donation of $1
50% of proceeds go to Science for Georgia communication training
50% of proceeds go to Drew Charter School - as chosen by our guest scientists

- This virtual meetup is a joint production of Science for Georgia, Women in Bio, Association for Women in Science, and IEEE Women in Engineering.
- To join this event, first register using this link: https://hopin.com/events/celebrating-georgia-women-in-stem
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Description:

In celebration of Wonen's History Month, join us for a virtual discussion with trailblazing Georgia women representing multiple STEM sectors and career stages. Our panel will talk about why they got into science, what they do now, and why they are excited about the future of science.

Participate in Q&A, meet the speakers in breakout rooms, join us in speed networking, and more.

Panel:

Anne Schuchat MD (RADM, USPHS, RET)
-Deputy Director, Center for Disease Control & Prevention

Cassandra Wheeler BSEE, MBA
-Regional Director, Georgia Power - Northwest Region

Casey Feisler JD, PhD
-Assistant Professor, University of Colorado, Boulder

Shannon Romano PhD
-Postdoctoral Researcher, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai