Science cafe'
Science Café is an event where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can participate in topical discussions with leaders in the fields of science and technology. Hosted by local Sigma Xi chapters and the Museum, these monthly talks are located in coffee shops, bars and restaurants around Raleigh and promote discussion of science in an informal community setting.
Lunchtime Lecture: Tree Top Connection
May. 16, 12 pm - May. 16, 1 pm
Science Talk - Visiting lecturer Tim Kovar talks about science, adventure and eco-tourism in the canopies of the world.
Science Cafe - The Stealth Pathogen: Bartonella
May. 17 - May. 17; 6:30-8:30 pm with discussion beginning at 7 pm followed by Q & A
Science Talk - Recent discoveries show that the bacteria Bartonella, best known for causing cat scratch disease, is actually responsible for a host of serious illnesses in humans that may have been misdiagnosed due to lack of awareness in the medical community. Join us to learn more about how the “One Medicine” approach to researching vector-borne diseases has opened the way for important medical discoveries.
Science Saturday: Wildflowers of the Sandhills Region
Jun. 4, 11 am - Jun. 4, 12 pm
Science Talk - Science Saturday programs, held in Windows on the World Theater on the first Saturday of every month, highlight the vast world of scientific research and allow attendees to interact with experts in a variety of scientific fields.
Science Cafe - Genetic Research in the 21st Century: From DNA to Disease
Jun. 21 - Jun. 21; 6:30-8:30 pm with discussion beginning at 7 pm followed by Q & A
Science Talk - Join us in a discussion about genetic research and in particular research on genetic diseases.
Special Lecture: The Wild Life of Our Bodies
Jun. 30, 6 pm - Jun. 30, 8 pm
Science Talk - The Untold Story of the Modern Consequences of Having Evolved in the Wilderness