Science Café Raleigh
Science Café is a monthly event where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can participate in topical discussions with leaders in the fields of science and technology. Hosted by local Sigma Xi chapters and the Museum, these monthly talks are located in coffee shops, bars and restaurants around Raleigh and promote discussion of science in an informal community setting.
Past Science Café Topics
Science Café Raleigh Blog
Visiting Lecturers
Throughout the year, prominent researchers share their expertise with Museum visitors during presentations, discussions and informal talks.
Raleigh Science Cafe: Forgetting Something?
Feb. 16 - Feb. 16; 6:30-8:30 pm with discussion beginning at 7:00 followed by Q&A
Science Talk - All of us misplace our car keys now and again. Most of us get lost while driving from time to time. We all have been to cocktail parties and have run into someone familiar whose name just escapes us. We often toss off such events as “senior moments.” These trivial events trouble us because they reflect a short circuiting of brain function. Do they mean anything serious is wrong with us or are they just annoying bumps in the road?
