OMSI Science Pubs at Kennedy School and Empirical Theater

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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’s Theory Restaurant.

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 $5 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

Journey To The Stars

McMenamins Kennedy School

At this science pub, learn how scientists prepare for a journey to the stars. Manju Bangalore, a physicist, aspiring astronaut, and the reigning Miss Oregon USA, shares her hands-on experiences being trained and qualified to one day conduct research in space.

Through her postgraduate program with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences, Manju is studying noctilucent clouds and how they serve as indicators of human-caused climate change, testing how we menstruate in space and learning safe post-landing egress spacecraft operations. 

This science pub is taking place Tuesday, March 21 from 7-9 p.m. at McMenamins Kennedy School. Doors open at 6 p.m. Get tickets for this science pub.

Beyond The Woof: What Your Dog is Actually Saying

OMSI Theory Restaurant

Your dog talks to you, but do you know what they’re saying? Understanding canine body language is the first step in a better relationship with your dog. Experts from Humane Society of Southwest Washington staff will help you gain an in-depth understanding of dog-to-person communication, examine how canine emotions drive behavior, explore emotion as the root cause of most canine behavior and understand the emotional needs of your dog.

This science pub is taking place Tuesday, April 4 from 7-9 p.m. at OMSI. Doors open at 6 p.m. Get tickets for this science pub.

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