OMSI Science Pubs at Kennedy School and the Museum

Photo by Samuel Sweet

Bring your appetite for food, drinks and knowledge to OMSI Science Pubs. These events invite people of all ages to learn about an interesting science topic in a friendly, fun environment. 

OMSI Science Pubs are monthly events that celebrate the marvel of science with food and drinks. Some of the science pub topics focus on what’s happening right here in Oregon, while others take you around the world to explore the many wonders of our planet.

Here’s the information on topics, dates and tickets:

OMSI Science Pubs

Events are held at McMenamins Kennedy School and OMSI.

At Kennedy School, you can get dinner, snacks and drinks throughout the presentation. Options range from pizza to burgers to popcorn and candy. And don’t forget the cajun tots. 

The Theory Restaurant serves specialty pizzas, bright salads, seasonal soups and sweet treats. 

Tickets

Tickets are a $8 donation to OMSI per person. Advance tickets are recommended. There will be a limited number of tickets available at the check-in table. Tickets at the door are first come, first served.

If you are unable to join in person, you can watch on Zoom. You’ll need to register at a special link at each event page.

Upcoming Topics and Dates

Why Sleep Matters

OMSI

Humans spend more than a third of their lives asleep, yet millions of individuals obtain an insufficient amount of sleep on a daily basis. This presentation focuses on why we need to sleep, common daily activities that disrupt our sleep and the consequences to your personal and professional life of when you don’t get enough sleep.

Hosting this presentation is Dr. Andrew McHill, Director of the Sleep, Chronobiology and Health Laboratory and an Assistant Professor within the School of Nursing and Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences at Oregon Health & Science University.

The science pub is Tuesday, May 6, from 7-9 p.m. at OMSI. Doors open at 6 p.m. Get tickets for this science pub. 

Beer, Bread, and Befriending Weird Microbes

McMenamins Kennedy School

Want to know where the microbes we use to make our favorite brews come from or what makes sourdough bread so tasty? Explore the origins and superpowers of the fermentation microbes we befriended over the past 10,000 years. This event includes a microbial “show and smell.”

Hosting the presentation is Dr. Chris Curtin, Associate Professor of Fermentation Microbiology at Oregon State University.

The science pub is Tuesday, May 20, 7-9 p.m. at Kennedy School. Doors open at 6 p.m. Get tickets for this science pub. 

Stuck On Pacific Lamprey

OMSI

Did you know the lamprey is the oldest fish in the Columbia Basin? Lampreys date back before dinosaurs, predating beetles and even trees. Pacific Lamprey play a vital role in the ecology, culture and watershed health of the region. This talk covers the biology, cultural impact and threats facing this fascinating ancient fish.

This event is hosted by Jeremy FiveCrows of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission and Christina Wang, fish biologist for the Columbia River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office of the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

The science pub is Tuesday, June 3, from 7-9 p.m. at OMSI. Doors open at 6 p.m. Get tickets for this science pub. 

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