10AM PT | 11AM MT | 12PM CT | 1PM ET | 6PM GMT

Peers'n’Pubs is back!

And we're delighted to hear from Dr. Aisha Souquette join us for taste of science's 10th birthday. She'll be discussing her paper of choice with her mom Lannette Woodrow.

They will discuss:

Pleiotropic consequences of metabolic stress for the major histocompatibility complex class II molecule antigen processing and presentation machinery.

or as she puts it “You versus not you - The triangulation between stress, the immune response, and health disparities".

We look forward to seeing you there.

Get your reminder for when we go live:

When: Saturday, December 10th from 430p.m. to 530 p.m. CST

Where: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXrbCLOYEQo

Sustainable energy production is not completely sustainable. For instance, wind turbine blades produce tons of hazardous waste at the end of their life. Come!!! Let's know how to reduce this plastic waste with the help of our beloved plants.

In this webinar you will learn:

1. About plant fiber.

2. Their use as an engineering material.

3. The advantages of green materials over the synthetic counterparts.

About Our Speaker…

Meenakshi (She/Her)

Hi, I’m Meenakshi, a former Professor currently working as an online Instructor and Instructional designer. I am a materials engineering researcher working on natural fiber-reinforced composites. Presently living in San Antonio, often get confused with Texas weather.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcmm84/

4PM PT | 5PM MT | 6PM CT | 7PM ET

Our Speaker

William Beckerson, Ph.D.
(he/him/his)

Dr. Beckerson is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Central Florida. He earned his Master and PhD in molecular genetics from the University of Louisville, Program on Disease Evolution. He has two lines of research: one to understand how certain pathogens manipulate the behavior of insects and the other to identify best teaching practices for biology classrooms. He is also passionate about outreach and community science.
Follow the work of William and his colleagues on twitter @WilliaMycete and @theZombieFungusForay, and on TikTok @aBitofBiology and @theZombieFungusForay

On 26 November 2021, the World Health Organization designated B.1.1.529, better known as Omicron, a SARS-CoV-2 “variant of concern”.

But what is a variant? Why are we hearing about it? And do we really need to be that concerned?

We invite you to hear from our two experts who will try and answer these questions and more.

Meet our speakers

3PM PT | 4PM MT | 5PM CT | 6PM ET

Deciphering how the brain makes conscious experiences is one of the most interesting and challenging scientific questions of our time!

Join us via zoom for a fruitful discussion on what neurobiology research has taught us about human consciousness from Dr. Martin Monti, and the interplay between human consciousness and artificial intelligence from Dr. Slobodan Vucetic.

Dr. Monti is a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California at Los Angeles and Dr. Vucetic is a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information at Temple University. To join them, all you need to do is grab yourself a drink, sit back, and enjoy the virtual show! You’ll be sure to leave with a whole new perspective on consciousness.

6:30PM ET

It’s no surprise that our coordinators are obsessed with science in space.

Because everyone is!!!

Join in as our speakers discuss aspects of their research that investigate the marvels and consequences of space travel!

Dr. Ushashi Dadwal, IU scientist that focuses on mechanisms in bone-healing, will discuss her studies on spaceflight and fracture-healing. You may recognize her well-publicized work that involved sending the lab’s rodent friends into outer space, in collaboration with NASA scientists.

Dr. Jodi Lukkes, IU researcher that studies the response to stress and anxiety, will present on and provide context for the commonly reported depression and isolation that space travelers endure.

To round out the event, Rich Boling, Vice President at Techshot Inc. in central Indiana, will discuss their involvement in developing high-performance payloads for industrial and institutional microgravity research professionals. I’m sure he will define exactly what that means!

There will be games with prizes and other give-aways. Grab a drink, sit back and enjoy the show!

This event will be hosted via Zoom

6:30PM ET

Studies conducted in cellular models have provided amazing insight into biochemical processes that govern (among others) growth, aging and development in healthy and diseased states.

Join in as our speakers discuss aspects of their research surrounding their innovative use of these intricate models!

This event will be hosted via Zoom

Dr. Pei-Ciao Tang will discuss her intruiguing work on disease modeling and the development of the inner ear using the stem cell-derived organoid system.

Can robots write poetry? Can you tell the difference when poems aren’t human-made? Join us online for this year’s Science & Sonnets event to find out!

Local Houston poets will read their own works along with AI-written poems and you will have an opportunity to guess what’s android and what’s humanoid. You’ll get to learn how bots can be programmed to write their own poetry, while discovering some of Houston’s literary talents. Poetry meets data science in our second annual Science & Sonnets!

Sunday August 30th - 1pm PDT / 3pm CDT / 4pm EDT

You can follow the event on Facebook live on our page but for the full interactive experience we recommend you join us on zoom so you can take part in the polls. You can do that by clicking the link below:

Meet our speakers

Josh Urban Davis

Josh is an American research-based artist and engineer from Texas whose practice incorporates sculpture, performance, writing, sound, and video. His research interests span a wide spectrum of topics in human-computer interaction (HCI), with a specific emphasis on generative design, interaction techniques, and novel interface technologies. Davis' recent creative projects explore the relationship between emerging technologies, social relationships, and identity. Explicitly engaged with the very technologies that he critiques, Davis' work viscerally confronts the viewer, inviting us to contemplate the role new technologies play in mediating our understanding of reality and identity. His work has been exhibited at D!iverseWorks, the Blaffer Art Museum, Chandler Center for the Arts, Art League Houston, and others. He currently lives in Hanover, NH with his cat, Nocturne, where he is pursuing a PhD in computer sciences at Dartmouth.

Rahul Rao

Rahul is a local writer, performance artist, and sometimes rapper. They perform Industrial Spoken Word around Houston, which incorporates poetry over looped samples and music.

BJ Love

BJ is a poet and teacher living in Houston, TX. A graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, his work can be found in The North American Review, Gulf Coast, and Hobart.

Erika Jo Brown

Erika is the author of the poetry collection I'm Your Huckleberry. She earned her PhD in from the University of Houston and MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. She teaches in the English Department and Honors College at the University of Houston, and at MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital through WITS.

7PM ET | 6PM CT | 5PM MT | 4PM PT

Your friends at taste of science have a new regular event where scientists share the secrets behind how science is made and published as they host a non-specialist guest and go over a recent publication. Don’t miss Peers 'n' Pubs first ever event!

On Saturday, August 15th, we'll have a special something for you, in honor of Shark Week! Anabela Maia, PhD, a New England marine biologist, will break down her recent work regarding the hydrodynamic function of dorsal fins in sharks. She will be joined by her friend, Ren Whitaker, who will ask questions, call out jargon, and ensure we don't get too crazy technical!

This will be an interactive event with live polls and fun trivia via Kahoot.com!

If you want the full interactive experience, make sure to register for the event through zoom. 

This event will also be streamed to Facebook Live.

Can't wait to see you all!

Meet our speakers

Anabela Maia

Scientist

I'm a marine biologist at Rhode Island College, I study how fish swim and love sailing, swimming and hiking in my spare time. I'm originally from Portugal but fell in love with New England.

@anabelam

Ren Whitaker

Guest

I'm a freelance "learning designer"  and fledgling children's book writer & illustrator. I'm into positivity, curiosity, and inclusion! Yahoo!

While in-person events are on hold, the cities that make up taste of science will be producing virtual events throughout the year.

This intriguing event is brought to you by the tos Indy team!

Join us for a conversation with scientist and author Bill Sullivan, and philospher and advocate Adam Hayden as they discuss self, identity, and the struggles faced with biological (un)certainties.

This event will also be live-streamed through the Indiana Sciences Twitch, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube pages.

Adam Hayden, MA is a philosopher, speaker, and organizer, living with brain cancer. He blogs about philosophy, illness, and healthcare. Follow Adam on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Living While Dying, A Philosopher's Journey

“Adam, I have removed a large portion of your brain tumor. I am able to continue removing more tumor, but this comes at the risk of permanent left sided paralysis. Or, we can protect your motor function but leave tumor in the margins of the surgical cavity. What do you want to do?” I was 34 years old, and despite the grim prognosis, I resolved to share my story with others. We each must face the most human of experiences: illness, frailty, and our eventual mortality.

Genes, Germs, and Identity: Who Are You?

Why do you dislike certain foods? Why do you vote the way you do? Why do people overeat? This talk will describe how genes work together with the environment and microbes to shape personality and behavior. Join us for a life-changing look at what makes you… you.

Bill Sullivan is the author of "Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are" (National Geographic Books). Sullivan is a professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he studies genetics and microbiology. An award-winning researcher, teacher, and science communicator, Sullivan has been featured in a wide variety of outlets, including CNN, Fox & Friends, The Doctors, Science Fantastic with Dr. Michio Kaku, Doctor Radio, and more. He has published over 100 papers in scientific journals and has written for National Geographic, Discover, Scientific American, COSMOS, Psychology Today, and more. Visit him at authorbillsullivan.com and on Twitter.