Science Pub: Bubble Trouble - When Pressure Goes Wrong

Join fellow science-minded singles for a Science Pub lecture on what happens inside a diver's body when they ascend and depressurize too quickly — and what hyperbaric oxygen does at a cellular level to help.

And if you have a nerdy/science-y t-shirt or something you'd want to wear for funsies or as a conversation starter, go for it! (This is totally optional, but Kristina and Brent will be rocking them.)

Care to join us?

• Get your ticket ahead of time (the suggested donation is $8) before it quite possibly sells out.
• Let's meet up inside the Kennedy School near the theater (which is in the NW corner of the building) at 5:45 so we can say hello before they let everyone in to the theater, grab seats together, get a drink/snack, and chat a bit before the presentation starts.
• Find Kristina or Brent (we'll wear ridiculous crowns and a science-y shirt to make it easier) and introduce yourself.
• After the event, folks could go to a nearby bar/restaurant to socialize more.

Wait, what is this Science Pub event? This will be a casual lecture in a cool theater. Here's the blurb for the event: "What really happens inside the body when a diver ascends too quickly—and how does hyperbaric oxygen therapy save lives? Join Enoch Huang, MD, MPH&TM, FACEP, FUHM, FACCWS, Medical Director of the Hyperbaric Medicine and Chronic Wound Care Clinic at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, for a deep dive into the science, physiology, and real-world practice of treating decompression illness... In this accessible, engaging talk, Dr. Huang will unravel the physics and physiology behind decompression illness, explain what hyperbaric oxygen does at a cellular level, and share insights from inside the hyperbaric chamber. Whether you’re a diver, a science enthusiast, or simply curious about what happens when humans push the limits of pressure, you’ll come away with a new appreciation for this fascinating corner of medicine." For more info on this event, go here.

Reminder: Make sure to follow the Community Rules in this group's About section. These include being respectful and honest, no harassing or aggressive behavior, and no touching anyone at an event without explicit verbal consent. If anyone violates these rules or makes you feel uncomfortable, please let the event host (like Kristina) know or reach out to another group organizer (like Max, Kevin, Cory or Erin).

Any questions? Comment below.

**P.S. If anyone (who's been to a few of our events recently) would be interested in hosting an event in the PDX Single 30 & 40 Somethings group, please reach out to me/Kristina. I'm at maximum capacity for hosting, but I'd love to support more organizers posting more events :-)