November 9, 2011, Wednesday - A Sip of Science at Aster Cafe
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Aster Cafe, 125 SE Main Street
A Sip of Science: A Sense of Where You Are: Science and Knowing on the Mississippi River
A SIP OF SCIENCE bridges the gap between science and culture in a setting that bridges the gap between brain and belly. Food, beer, and learning are on the menu in a happy hour forum in which researchers put science in context through storytelling.
In our increasingly connected world, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the amount of information at your fingertips. There is a growing movement to build programs that can synthesize material on a topic from a vast number of sources so we can spend our time connecting and acting on important news and events rather than having to scrounge for the information ourselves.
The River Life Program connects University teaching, research and programs to off-campus partners who are working toward a sustainable river and inclusive planning for our river future. The program utilizes diverse digital platforms and makes strong use of social media to create unique learning opportunities -- students learn from practitioners, river agency staff network more with each other, and communities up and down the river can share their experiences.
Join River Life Coordinator Pat Nunnally for an exploration of the Mississippi River, what we know about it, and what it means. After a brief visual tour, Nunnally will engage the audience on a highly interactive exploration of the Mississippi River close to home, right outside our doors, in fact, at the Aster Cafe. (Not to worry: we'll stay inside, and explore through images and discussion).
This talk takes place during happy hour at the Aster Cafe. Food and drink available for purchase.
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