OMSI Science Pubs at McMenamins Kennedy School

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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. Many of the science pubs topics focus on what’s happening right here in Oregon.

Most of the upcoming events will be held at McMenamins Kennedy School. Dinner, snacks and drinks will be available throughout the presentation. Options include pizza to burgers to popcorn and candy. And don’t forget the cajun tots. You can eat inside the theater making this a great opportunity for a night out of the house.

Take note of the one event listed below that will be at OMSI in the Empirical Theater. The cafe outside the theter will have food options as well, including sandwiches, salads, movie snacks, for purchase.

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

OMSI Science Pubs at McMenamins Kennedy School

Tickets

Tickets are a $5 donation to OMSI per person. Seating is limited at the science pubs. The theater will be open to 50% capacity or 100 guests. 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.

Masks are required for all guests age 3 or older. The theater does have an air filtration system.

Topics and Dates

Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change

Biologist Thor Hanson tells the remarkable story of how plants and animals are responding to climate change. Anole lizards grow larger toe pads to grip tightly in frequent hurricanes. Warm waters make the Humbodlt squid alter so dramatically that fishermen mistake them for different species. Brown pelicans go north, and long-spined sea urchins to the south to find cooler homes. 

This science pub is taking place Thursday, November 18 from 7-9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Get tickets for this science pub.

Science Pubs at OMSI

Biomedical Engineering: From Protein Chips to Medical Imaging

Breakthrough innovations influenced by a technology push or market pull bringing product development approaches that zero in on the problem. This science pub will focus on design techniques of biomedical products of increasing complexities, such as protein chips, hypodermic syringes and ultrasound machines.

Patented inventor Dr. Arlyne Simon is a biomedical engineer, children’s author and entrepreneur. She is recognized as a trailblazing female innovator and invented a blood test that detects when cancer patients reject bone marrow transplants.

This science pub is taking place Tuesday, December 7 from 7-9 p.m. Door open at 6 p.m. Get tickets for this science pub.

OMSI Science Pubs are taking place at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., and OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave., in Portland Parking is free and doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, visit OMSI’s event page.