science cafe

From the lighter side of helium to the darker side of the moon, join science comedian Brian Malow on a rocket ride through the humorverse. Brian will dispel myths and misconceptions about science and scientists, explore the science in science fiction films, and exercise your brain as well as your funny bone. Appropriate for all audiences. Get your geek on!

Dr. Gregory S. Sawicki and Ben Robertson from the Human PoWeR Lab discuss the development of their thought-controlled, lightweight, air-powered exoskeleton.

Brian Malow and a panel of local scientists discuss the science of 2012.

Dr. Roland Kays speaks about coyotes in North Carolina.

Dr. Todd P. Witcher speaks about the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

A presentation on Biomicicry, the science of emulating nature’s best ideas to solve human problems, by France Guertin.

A talk about how meteorologist forecast hurricanes and more!

How did North Carolina become home to one of the world’s largest and most biologically significant bird parks?

A talk by Dr. Steve McNulty about climate change and how it impacts your family.

Science comedian Brian Malow and NC State University physicist Dean Lee help you understand what the Higgs field is.