- Community Take Action: WATER TESTING TRAININGEverett Park, Lithonia, GA
# Community Take Action: WATER TESTING TRAINING
## May 19, 11am – 2pm
### Everett Park, 5106 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038
- This event is a production of Science for Georgia and Georgia Adopt-a-Stream.
- It is free and open to the public.
- Bring closed toe shoes.
- Wear outdoor clothes. Dress for the weather.
- Donations are appreciated.
Following our series of environmental justice forums in South DeKalb this year, the greatest community need became clear. Much more information about the health threats present is needed.
While our data science branch continues to collect and examine information from many public data resources, it is clear that more testing will be needed. We cannot wait around for governmental agencies to do this testing for us, we must take this issue into our own hands with community testing.
This training is the first step in developing a data gathering community project that can generate a well-researched set of knowledge and tools to continue with advocacy for the well being of South DeKalb. And don’t forget, water testing is fun!
Bring a snack or lunch. Sunscreen, hats, and reusable water bottles are recommended.
- The Science of Choice: Why Ranked Choice Voting Isn't Just for PoliticsMutation Brewing Company, Sandy Springs, GAUSD 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/ - Climate Survival Training: Start Your Summer GardenEdgewood Community Learning Garden, Atlanta, GA
# Climate Survival Training: Start your Summer Garden
## Mary 26, 11am – 12:30pm
### Edgewood Community Learning Garden, 57 Mayson Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
- This Climate Survival event is a production of Science for Georgia.
- It is free and open to the public.
- Bring closed toe shoes.
- Wear outdoor clothes. Dress for the weather.
- Donations are appreciated.
You know about the benefits of growing your own garden: food, well-being, healthy land, pollinators and more! But how do you get started?
We will do a tour of the growing areas with different examples of garden beds, then a hands on workshop prepping a raised bed and planting – direct sowing and transplants. Plus Q&A about different summer veggie growing!
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and closed toed shoes. A hat is a great idea.
Come join us in learning from them!