You can follow the Atlanta Science Tavern on Meetup, Twitter, Facebook and iTunes.

Volunteer opportunity
We could use some help setting up for our regular meetups at Manuel’s and at Java Vino, as well as at occasional special events. This involves showing up early and arranging tables and chairs or helping with A/V equipment. It can be a lot of work for one person. If you'd like to be put on a list of volunteers to help out, just reply to this email and add your Meetup.com username so I can identify you online. We'll keep you posted about volunteer opportunities when they come up. Thanks!

New
Thu, Oct 17, 7:00p
"Mapping Imagery and Exploring the Issue of Place" at the Botanical Garden
Join us at the closing Atlanta Botanical Garden Science Cafe of the season to learn about the artwork of Gregor Turk, which uses a variety of media and typically incorporates mapping imagery which he uses to explore issues of place and place-making. Gregor, an Atlanta native,  has permanent public art installations at the Atlanta and Jacksonville airports. His work is included in the High Museum of Art, Museum of Contemporary Art – Georgia, JPMorgan Chase Art Collection, and numerous other public and private collections.

Sat, Oct 26, 7:00p
How the Lessons of Biological Evolution Guide our Search for the Origin of Life (*)
At our Manuel’s meetup this month NIck Hud of Georgia Tech and Mark Farmer of the University of Georgia will discuss our current understanding of the origin of RNA, arguably the most important molecule in living cells, and current theories regarding the origin of cellular life, the fundamental unit of all living organisms.

This week
Wed, Oct 9, 7:00p
How Do Breaks in DNA Cause Mutations in Distant Parts of the Chromosome? (*)
Mutations are both the hallmarks of cancer and grist for the evolution mill. Natalie Saini, a graduate student in biology at Georgia Tech, investigates how they come about, in particular how breaks in DNA lead to mutations in distant parts of the chromosome. This talk is part of our continuing, once-a-month Young Researchers Series at Java Vino.

Later this month
Mon, Oct 21, 6:00p
Precise Control of Quantum Systems - The Story of the 2012 Nobel Physics Prize
In this Georgia Tech Frontiers in Science Public Lecture, 2012 Physics Nobel Prize winner David Wineland will describe experiments he performed with quantum state manipulation of atomic ions which serve as an example of work being performed with many other atomic, molecular, optical and condensed matter systems across the world.

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00p
A Special Screening of "More Than Honey" - The Global Threat to Bee Populations (*)
Why are bee populations in dangerous decline? The organizers of the Atlanta European Science Café are pleased to invite you to attend a screening of the documentary “More than Honey,” hosted by the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta, with a facilitated discussion to follow. Light refreshments will be served.

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00p
Amy Stewart ("Drunken Botanist") - Free Alston Lecture at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
In her Alston Lecture at the Atlanta Botanical Garden Amy Stewart, author of “Drunken Botanist,” explores the odd, unusual, and surprisingly common plants that have produced the world’s greatest spirits. She uncovers the enlightening botanical history and the fascinating science and chemistry of plants, flowers, trees, fruits, and even a few fungi. There is no admission charge to the Garden for this event.

Thu, Oct 24, 6:30p
The Intersection of Medicine and Ecology: Saving Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys ($, RR)
An exciting discovery in the Florida Keys has led to some highly effective coral reef conservation there. James Porter, Professor of Ecology at the University of Georgia, will report on his finding that a common human pathogen is killing elkhorn coral throughout the Caribbean. He will show how these scientific discoveries have influenced public policy and promoted coral reef recovery. You must purchase your tickets for this event in advance.

* - This event is a production or co-production of the Atlanta Science Tavern.
$ - There may be an admission fee for this event.
RR- Outside registration is required for this event.