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.
- 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 or use promo code: STUDENT25
- 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: Sceptre Brewing Arts, 630 East Lake Dr, Suite E, Decatur, GA 30030
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# How Vaccines Work: They Really are Good and Safe
July 23rd, 2025
7pm - 9pm
In Person
Location: Sceptre Brewing Arts, 630 East Lake Dr, Suite E, Decatur, GA 30030
## Description
Your immune system exists to defend your body against things that can infect you, without knowing in advance what those pathogens could be. How does it do this? By being Nature’s most effective engine of controlled, but very fast, evolution. We take advantage of this ability when we make vaccines, which have saved more lives than all other medicines combined.
Here you will learn how vaccines work, and how they are evaluated and approved. Have doubts about vaccines? Worried about additives, or that vaccines might make your children sick or give them autism? You’re not alone – come and ask questions!
## Featured Speaker:
Speaker: M.G. Finn, Professor, School of Chemistry and Biochemistry and School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology
# AGENDA
July 23rd, 2025
Sceptre Brewing Arts, 630 East Lake Dr, Suite E, Decatur, GA 30030
6:30pm – Doors Open
7:00pm – Gather for dinner
7:15pm – Talk start
8:00pm – Q & A
Get 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/
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Monthly South River Water Testing – JulyEverett Park, Lithonia, GA
# Monthly South River Water Testing – April
## May 18th 10am – 11am
### Everett Park
### 5106 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038
- This Water Testing event is a production of Science for Georgia.
- It is free and open to the public.
- Donations are appreciated.
- The testing gets under way around 10:10am.
- Location: Everett Park, 5106 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038
# Monthly South River Water Testing
Parking: ample and free
We will linger in the parking lot for 5-10 minutes before heading down the trail along the water to those first shoals, where we will be doing our testing and mingling etc….
This past year at our Environmental Justice Forums/Townhalls we heard that people want to know more about what health risks from water and air are in their neighborhoods. So we have started on two approaches to that. First is the water testing project mentioned above. Adopt-A-Stream is a state program consisting of volunteers collecting data on the water sources in their neighborhoods and the area around Everett Park along the South River is not represented in this testing project. So we are getting this started, not just to gather and monitor data, but to help the community learn about water testing along the way.
- Climate Survival Training: Soil Lead Testing with Unearthing FarmUnearthing Farms, Atlanta, GA
# Climate Survival Training: Soil Lead Testing with Unearthing Farm
## Sunday, July 20th, 4pm-6:30pm
### Unearthing Farm and Market
### 1534 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
- This Climate Survival event is a production of Science for Georgia.
- It is free and open to the public.
- Seating is on a first-come basis.
- Please RSVP HERE and let us know if you are bringing a soil sample
- Donations are appreciated.
- The presentation gets under way around 6pm.
- Location: Unearthing Farm and Market, 1534 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
Climate Survival Training: Soil Lead Testing with Unearthing Farm
Parking: ample and free
Continuing our ongoing education partnership with Unearthing Farm and Market, we will be returning for Expert Panel on Soil Lead Contamination and Soil Testing.
Unearthing Farm and Market in connection with the Wylde Center and Science for Georgia will be hosting a panel of experts as it relates to lead contamination and soil safety. Please join us to learn more about what is happening at the farm as well as what you can do at home to protect your family.
What will volunteers do?
Attendees are welcome to listen as well as bring soil samples from home to have tested. Please indicate on your RSVP if you intend to bring soil sampling.
What will volunteers need to bring or wear?
Just your regular self.
Date: Sunday, July 20th
Time: 4pm-6:30pm
Location: Unearthing Farm and Market, 1534 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
Sign up and Learn more! - How Vaccines WorkSceptre Brewing Arts, Decatur, 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 or use promo code: STUDENT25
- 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: Sceptre Brewing Arts, 630 East Lake Dr, Suite E, Decatur, GA 30030
***
# How Vaccines Work: They Really are Good and Safe
July 23rd, 2025
7pm - 9pm
In Person
Location: Sceptre Brewing Arts, 630 East Lake Dr, Suite E, Decatur, GA 30030## Description
Your immune system exists to defend your body against things that can infect you, without knowing in advance what those pathogens could be. How does it do this? By being Nature’s most effective engine of controlled, but very fast, evolution. We take advantage of this ability when we make vaccines, which have saved more lives than all other medicines combined.
Here you will learn how vaccines work, and how they are evaluated and approved. Have doubts about vaccines? Worried about additives, or that vaccines might make your children sick or give them autism? You’re not alone – come and ask questions!
## Featured Speaker:
Speaker: M.G. Finn, Professor, School of Chemistry and Biochemistry and School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology
# AGENDA
July 23rd, 2025
Sceptre Brewing Arts, 630 East Lake Dr, Suite E, Decatur, GA 30030
6:30pm – Doors Open
7:00pm – Gather for dinner
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/ - Teach In - Beyond DNA: Epigenetics and YOUWild heaven Toco Hills, Atlanta, GA
# GSJ: Teach In - Beyond DNA: Epigenetics and YOU
## Wednesday, July 30th, 6:30pm-8pm
### Wild Heaven Toco Hills, Brite Room • 2935B N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
- This GSJ Teach In event is a production of Stand Up for Science and Science for Georgia.
- It is PAID and open to the public.
- $10 Tickets will be paid at the door and Includes One Free Drink
- Seating is on a first-come basis.
- Donations are appreciated.
- The presentation gets under way around 6:30pm.
- Location: Wild Heaven Toco Hills, Brite Room • 2935B N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Parking: ample and free
Beyond DNA: Epigenetics and YOU
Speaker: David Katz, PhD
Can traits be transmitted from parent to offspring without changes in the DNA itself? David Katz explains epigenetics and its unexpected applications to Alzheimer’s disease.
A Stand Up for Science Teach-In and the second in the Wild Minds series from Wild Heaven Brewing!
*The importance of federal support for scientific research and its benefits for our community will be discussed!
Join us as we share this thoughtful talk with Stand Up For Science and Wild Minds!
