Science Café

Join Science Café for an evening of scientific exploration and debate!

Interested in science?  At Science Café, you can express your opinions and concerns, and expand your understanding of the topic of the monthwhile enjoying a cup of coffee, glass of wine or pint of beer.  Everyone is welcome.

Hosted by the TELUS World of Science - Calgary, Science Café is a monthly forum where you can explore the latest ideas in science and technology. 

Science Café is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm to 8:30pm from September through May at the Ironwood Stage and Grill (1229 - 9 Avenue SE). 

 

The 2011/12 season of Science Café is now being organized by the Telus World of Science. The first Science Café of the season will take place September 27th. For details, please visit: 

http://www.calgaryscience.ca/courses/sciencecafe.html

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PAST EVENTS:   

The Future of Arctic Science
What is Canada doing in the North?

May 24, 2011
6:30 - 8:30pm
Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 - 9 Avenue SE

Panelists:

David Hik
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Northern Ecology,
Department of Biological Sciences,
University of Alberta
President, International Arctic Science Committee

Martin Bergmann
Director, Polar Continental Shelf Program Natural Resources Canada

Nick Xenos
Director, Arctic Science Policy Integration
Northern Affairs Organization
Indian and Northern Affiars Canada

Jennifer Knopp
PhD Candidate, Environmental and Life Sciences
Trent University

Archaeology: Frauds, Myths and Mysteries
Can you believe what you read about 2012? 

April 26, 2011
6:30 - 8:30pm
Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 - 9 Avenue SE

Speakers:
Dr. Kathryn Reese-Taylor
Associate Professor
Department of Archaeology
University of Calgary

Dr. Andrea Freeman
Associate Professor
Department of Archaeology and Earth Science Program
University of Calgary

Moderator:
Meaghan Peuramaki-Brown
Ph.D. Candidate in Archaeology
University of Calgary 

 

What's in our Water? 

March 22, 2011
6:30 - 8:30pm
Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 - 9 Avenue SE

Speakers:
Dr. Hamid Habibi
Director, Institute of Water Toxicology
University of Calgary

Klas Ohman
Manager, Water Quality
City of Calgary

Moderator:
Bryan Helfenbaum
Exploitation Leader, Northwest Region
Devon Canada Corporation

 

 

 

Science Fiction to Science Fact
How does science fiction help us prepare for the real future?  

February 22, 2011
6:30 - 8:30pm
Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 - 9 Avenue SE

Speaker:
Rob Sawyer, Author
(click here for bio)

Moderator
Randy Charles, Author

 

Social Media and Society: How is Facebook changing business, politics and society?

January 25, 2011
6:30 - 8:30pm
Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 - 9 Avenue SE

Speakers:
Marc Boivin
Instructor, Haskayne School of Business
University of Calgary

Dr. Patrick Feng
Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Culture
Faculty of Arts
University of Calgary

Moderator:
Grady Semmens
Associate Director, Media Relations
University of Calgary

 

Reinventing Nature Using Synthetic Biology
Are there  limits to how far we should go?

November 23, 2010
6:30 - 8:30pm
Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 - 9 Avenue SE

Speakers:
Dr. Tania Bubela
Assistant Professor
School of Public Health
University of Alberta

Dr. Gregory Hagen
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Law
University of Calgary 

Moderator:
Dr. Edna Einsiedel
Professor, Department of Communication and Culture
Faculty of Arts
University of Calgary

 

Bioengineering: The XX Factor
How does gender affect the health, injury and treatment of bones and joints?

Why does this matter? Or does it? Two leaders in the field of biomedical engineering research discuss ways in which gender should or should not be taken into consideration. In a lively and informal Science Café, they invite the audience to weigh in on these controversial topics.

October 26, 2010
6:30 - 8:30pm
Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 - 9 Avenue SE

Speakers:
Dr. Carolyn Anglin
Alberta Ingenuity New Faculty
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering and Centre for Bioengineering Research and Education
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary

Dr. Janet Ronsky
Professor, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Schulich School of Engineering
Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Joint Appointment
Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Engineering
University of Calgary
Director, Biovantage - Alberta Ingenuity Centre
Director, BOSE Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Technology Development Centre

Moderator:
Dr. Gail Thornton
Associate Professor, Departments of Surgery and Civil Engineering
Faculty of Medicine and Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary

 

The Arctic: 50 years from Now
How will global warming change the north?

September 28, 2010
6:30 - 8:30pm
Ironwood Stage and Grill, 1229 - 9 Avenue SE

Speakers:
Dr. Christian Haas
Alberta Ingenuity Scholar
Depts. Earth & Atmospheric Sciences and Geophysics
University of Alberta

Dr. Mark Nuttall
Canadian Circumpolar Institute
Professor and Henry Marshall Tory Chair of Anthropology
Department of Anthropology
University of Alberta

Moderator:
Dr. Shawn Marshall
Canada Research Chair in Climate Change
Department of Geography
University of Calgary

Topic Sponsor:
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation

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ALL CAFES:

Sponsored by:
AJM Petroluem Consultants

Presented by:
TELUS World of Science - Calgary
University of Calgary

Event Host:
Ironwood Stage and Grill

Science Cafe is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or pint of beer, you can learn about the latest ideas and issues in science and technology in an informal setting.

Questions: sciencecafe [at] ucalgary [dot] ca
RSVP: none necessary

Click here to view the schedule of events from the 2008-2009 season of Science Café.

Click here to view the schedule of events from the 2007-2008 season of Science Café.

Visit the CJSW site to download recordings of 2010 - 2011 cafés.

Click on attachments below to view this season's posters.

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