What we’re about
Science on Tap is a science lecture series where you can sit back, enjoy a pint, and laugh while you learn. Listen to experts talk about the science in your neighborhood and around the world. You don’t have to be a science geek to have fun—all you need is a thirst for knowledge!
Upcoming events
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- $25.00
The Silken Thread: Five Insects & Their Impacts on Human History
Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, USEVENT DESCRIPTION:
A moth, a flea, a mosquito…
Insects are seldom mentioned in history texts, yet they significantly shaped human history. For example:- Silkworms (moths) have been farmed to produce silk for millennia, and the Silk Road created a history of empires and cultural exchanges of ideas, philosophies, and religions.
- Fleas and lice carried bacteria that caused three major plague pandemics. Bacteria carried by insects left their ancient clues as DNA embedded in victims’ teeth.
- Lice caused outbreaks of typhus, especially in crowded conditions such as prisons and concentration camps. Typhus aggravated the effects of the Irish potato famine, and Irish refugees took typhus to North America.
- Mosquito-borne yellow fever was transported to the Americas via the trans-Atlantic slave trade, causing panic in the US and creating hazards in constructing the Panama Canal.
Dr. Rob Wiedenmann will explore the impact and common threads connecting these insects. This talk is based on his book, coauthored by J. Ray Fisher: The Silken Thread: Five Insects and Their Impacts on Human History.
Dr. Rob Wiedenmann is Professor Emeritus of Entomology at the University of Arkansas. He received a B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and a Ph.D. in Entomology, both from Purdue University. He also worked at the Illinois Natural History Survey, where he focused on biological control of insects and weeds. He is a past-president of the Entomological Society of America.
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COST:
Note: there is no Discount option for this special event
$25.00 GENERAL ADMISSION
$35.00 VIP Premium seating (front center rows)
$45.00 SUPPORTER (premium seating, pint glass (beer not included) and good feelings for supporting the program)TICKETS: Get tickets!
WHERE ARE MY PEEPS?
This is an unhosted meetup event, but we have a Meetup sign if anyone wants to volunteer to mark a row or two!IN-PERSON ONLY
We are no longer able to offer a live stream option for our live events. A recording may be available after the event on our Patreon (or sometimes also our YouTube channel) at the speaker's discretion.Visit the Science On Tap website
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4 attendees - $20.00
The Big Bang: No Longer the Beginning?
Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, USEVENT DESCRIPTION:
How did the Universe begin, and how did it get to be the way it is today?Back in the 1920s, we discovered the galaxies beyond our own Milky Way. By the 1930s, we had realized the Universe was expanding. The Big Bang was formulated as a scientific theory in the 1940s, and overwhelming evidence supporting it came in by the 1960s.
However, if you think “the Big Bang” is how the Universe got its start, congratulations: you’re only 45 years out of date!
Learn how we discovered the Big Bang and the evidence for our new origin story: Cosmic Inflation. We’ll step back in time as far as we can go: before the Big Bang, and say as much as we can say about our ultimate cosmic origins while still remaining tethered to reality. We’ll also look at the current and (planned) future missions that could reveal even more about the biggest questions about where we all came from.
Take a tour of the Universe as we step forward in time: from that early inflationary period to the hot, dense, expanding-and-cooling state that the Big Bang demanded all those years ago, and then up to the present day. By the end, you’ll still know the Big Bang, but you won’t call it “the beginning” anymore!
We welcome back Ethan Siegel, the PNW’s favorite astrophysicist. He spent many years as a professor of physics and astronomy at the U of P and Lewis & Clark college, and in 2015, became a full-time and award-winning science communicator featured in places like Big Think, Medium, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, Scientific American and more. He is the author of six books, the latest — the Grand Cosmic Story, published by National Geographic. Get a signed copy at the show!
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$15.00 DISCOUNT (senior, student, it's your birthday, just can't afford the GA price right now)
$20.00 GENERAL ADMISSION
$35.00 VIP Premium seating (front center rows)
$45.00 SUPPORTER: Premium seating, pint glass (beer not included), and good feelings for supporting the programTICKETS: Get tickets!
WHERE ARE MY PEEPS?
This is an unhosted meetup event, but we have a Meetup sign if anyone wants to volunteer to mark a row or two!IN-PERSON ONLY
We are no longer able to offer a live stream option for our live events. A recording may be available after the event on our Patreon (or sometimes also our YouTube channel) at the speaker's discretion.Visit the Science On Tap website
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3 attendees - $25.00
The Neuroscience of Alcohol: 9 FAQs
Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, USEVENT DESCRIPTION:
Nine frequently asked questions related to alcohol and brain function, with an emphasis on adolescents-young adulthood.Why is 21 years the legal age to purchase alcohol?
Why does alcohol give you the spins?
Does alcohol truly relieve stress?
Do teenagers get hangovers?
What does alcohol do to sleep?
Are there long-term effects of adolescent drinking?
What’s wrong with drinking games?
How does alcohol cause memory impairments
Can drinking on an empty stomach increase intoxication?Many lores and misrepresentations about beverage alcohol (ethanol) abound and are retold throughout human history. Decades of scientific studies on alcohol effects on brain and behavior, however, are just as intriguing. From myths to data, this talk will explore the complicated relationships humans have with alcohol.
Dr. Kathy Grant is Professor and Chief of Neuroscience at OHSU.
Dr. Aqilah McCane is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Neuroscience at OHSU.
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COST:
$15.00 DISCOUNT (senior, student, it's your birthday, just can't afford the GA price right now)
$25.00 GENERAL ADMISSION
$35.00 VIP Premium seating (front center rows)
$45.75 book/ticket combo (15% off Each!)TICKETS: Get tickets!
WHERE ARE MY PEEPS?
This is an unhosted meetup event, but we have a Meetup sign if anyone wants to volunteer to mark a row or two!IN-PERSON ONLY
We are no longer able to offer a live stream option for our live events. A recording may be available after the event on our Patreon (or sometimes also our YouTube channel) at the speaker's discretion.Visit the Science On Tap website
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1 attendee
Past events
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