Cafe Scientifique
The Science Center of Iowa presents a FREE science-based program for adults and young adults!
"Cafe Sci" events are happening all over the world. On the first Tuesday of each month, SCI invites the community to join the conversation over cocktails and coffee. We are committed to hosting leaders in science and technology to engage you in meaningful and relevant topics in an informal setting. Each event begins with an introduction and background of the topic by the featured presenter. After a brief break, the experience continues with an open forum for questions and discussion. Come relax or get involved!
Upcoming Cafe Sci Events:
- Tuesday, June 5 - Deflecting Disaster: Preventing an Asteroid Apocalypse
Presenter: Bong Wie - Vance Coffman Endowed Chair Professor and Director of the Asteroid Deflection Research Center, Iowa State University
Location: Science Center of Iowa
Find out what a team at Iowa State University is doing to prevent an asteroid from smashing into Earth and causing global climate change and/or the end of civilization. -
Monday, July 9 - Training Champions: The Team Behind the Athletes
Presenters: Brent Mongar, YMCA Healthy Living Center Physical Therapist and
Matt Zepeda, Zoom Performance Head Coach
Location: YMCA Healthy Living Center, 12493 University Avenue, Clive, IA 50325Join us as we learn about the science of endurance sports and the technology used to train and rehabilitate athletes.
RSVP encouraged to cafesci@sciowa.org
About Cafe Sci:
- Events are free to the general public; Coffee, beverages or appetizers are usually available for purchase
- Many events are held off-site at restaurants, cafes and other venues
- No scientific background is necessary, just an interest in the topic at hand
- All ages are welcome but content is geared for adults and young adults
- Click here for a library of previous Cafe Sci events
Interested in presenting a topic or hosting an event? Inquire at cafesci@sciowa.org or (515) 274-6868 ext. 234
Cafe Sci is presented by Pioneer Hi-Bred.
