SCIENCE CAFES
Science Cafes
Bi-Monthly Series
Location Variable
Science Cafes are a monthly expert lecture series that explore different scientific topics of interest to the public. It's a great opportunity to get together in our community, learn something new, and engage in Science!
Free and open to the public!
Upcoming Science Cafes
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Location: St. John's Episcopal Church Annex, 19 Sowles Ave
Date: Sunday, August 28th
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
Featured Speaker: Mónica Ramírez-Andreotta, M.P.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Environmental Science at the University of AZ. Using an environmental justice framework and participatory research methods, she co-investigates with communities exposure pathways and communication strategies to translate environmental health research to action and achieve structural change.
Past Science Cafes
Gardening for Wildlife
Location: Bisbee Science Lab, 519 W Melody Lane
Date: Sunday, June 12th
Time: 3:00-6:00 pm
Featured Speaker: Valerie Morrill
Our presenter will be Val Morrill, who is the AZ Wildlife Federation (AWF) lead in its role promoting the National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Wildlife Habitat program in AZ. She is a Master Gardener, President of the Yuma Chapter AZ Native Plant Society, AWF Director, and a member of the Yuma Conservation Garden board. Val is a retired federal biologist.
The Next Generation of Desert Research
Location: Bisbee Royale
Date: Saturday, February 2, 2019
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Featured Speaker: Dr. Benjamin T. Wilder, Desert Ecologist
Director, Desert Laboratory at Tumamoc Hill, UA
Citizen Scientist Opportunities for those who want to get engaged
Limited seating – Get your free tickets at Eventbrite now!
Location: Bisbee Royale
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2019
Time: 10am to 12pm
National Climate Assessment Authors:
Heidi Brown
(UA College of Public Health)
https://publichealth.arizona.edu/directory/heidi-brown
Jim Buizer
(UA School of Natural Resources and the Environment;
also, Institute of the Environment)
https://www.environment.arizona.edu/james-l-buizer
Gregg Garfin
(UA School of Natural Resources and the Environment; also, Institute of the Environment) https://snre.arizona.edu/gregg-garfin
Biosphere 2: Science for the Future of our Planet
Location: Bisbee Royale
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2019
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Featured Speaker: Kevin Bonine
Director of Education & Outreach, Biosphere 2
