Science on Tap: September 2, 2021

 

Science on Tap: September 2, 2021

 

9th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History!

Eat, Drink, and Talk about Science!

on Central

Join us Thursday, September 2, 2021, 5:30- 7 pm.

Oxidation, More Than Just Rust and Crust

with David Gibson

Please join David Gibson, Educator for the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, for a lighthearted, visual exploration of the principle of oxidation - one of the basics of our chemical world.

Complimentary appetizers are offered during at 5:30 pm as you network with other science enthusiasts. David Gibson's talk presentation, followed by a Q&A and raffle giveaway, will begin at 6 pm.

Science on Tap: August 5, 2021

 

9th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History!

Eat, Drink, and Talk about Science!

on Central

Join us Thursday, August 5, 2021, 5:30- 7 pm.

Weighing In: Problem Solving Through Design Thinking

with Design Plus

Design Plus/Indigo Moose’s learning project with Science on Tap seeks to highlight the

massive connections between the fields of science and design as they continue to overlap

and inform one another; becoming further contiguous year after year. Design Plus will

offer a short presentation about our recent design efforts and some hands on, collaborative

activities that will engage critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Design Plus is a collaboration driven Architecture and Design firm with experience

throughout Public and Private Sector projects. Recent work such as the El Vado

development has focused on both the creation and reinvigoration of key cultural fixtures

throughout Albuquerque metro as the city comes into its own. The educational branch of

the firm, Indigo Moose seeks to break down barriers and encourage collaboration between

various disciplines. Math, art, engineering, population health, and architecture all build

upon one another in interdisciplinary project based classes instigated by Pop Up Design

Studios, elementary learning, summer camp studios, and teacher training.

Science on Tap: July 1, 2021

 

9th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History!

 

Eat, Drink, and Talk about Science!

We are so excited to safely be back together again.

July: Beer and How it's Made

Bombs Away Beer Company

Join us @

July 1st, 6-7 pm; doors open at 5:30 pm

Please join us for the first, in person, Science on Tap in over a year! Hear about the process of making beer by a local Brew Master from Bombs Away Brewery. Bombs Away will have a beer station onsite and your first beer is FREE thanks to the Nuclear Museum! Rise and Roast will have donuts for sale as well. So grab a friend, enjoy a beer and a donut, and get ready to discuss this delicious, bubbly science in a great venue!

Science on Tap: Types of Radiation with Jeff Mahn

 

8th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

 

While all of us at Science on Tap look forward to the day that we can "Eat, Drink, and Talk about Science" together again, we encourage you to stay involved in the amazing things scientist in our community are involved with.

Each month, we will offer a virtual presentation to keep your science enthusiasm strong!

November: Types of Radiation

Jeff Mahn

Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering from University of Michigan
Former employee with the Commercial Nuclear Power Industry and 

Sandia National Laboratories.

Current volunteer teacher, tutor, and museum docent.

This month, we are pleased to offer a presentation from Jeff Mahn. Jeff has been an Albuquerque resident for 28 years, sharing his nuclear engineering experience through his work with Commercial Nuclear Power Industry and Sandia National Laboratories. Jeff is passionate about promoting the truth about energy, nuclear power, and ionizing radiation. One of his many retirement activities is volunteering as a docent and science educator at The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.

(please turn volume up once  you can see the presenter)

September 2020 Science on Tap: Why Haven't We Found a Cure for Cancer?

 

8th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

 

 A time to eat, drink & talk about science in the leisure of your home !

Join us Friday, September 18, 2020 at 6:30 pm. (Zoom)

Why Can't We Find a Cure for Cancer?

Iraís Ortiz-Caraveo

Biomedical Engineering Masters student at the University of New Mexico currently working in the Department of Pathology for the UNM School of Medicine as a research assistant (recently published YAY). 1^st generation high school and college student

"Why does it takes so long to find treatments and why do those treatments tend to fail? I’ve noticed that most people are pretty shocked to learn that we are quite limited (time, manpower, resources) in the ways we can conduct research surrounding this topic. Hollywood has created the illusion that answering scientific questions is a smooth ride and that scientists have all the tools to get answers, when in reality we don’t. But, that does not mean that we don’t try." -Iraís

A part of the fifth annual New Mexico Science Fiesta!

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VIRTUAL May 2020 Science on Tap: Food Science *UPDATED ZOOM LINK*

8th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

 

 A time to eat, drink & talk about science in the leisure of your own home!

Join us Thursday, March 7, 2020 at 6:00

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The Culinary World of Food Gels

Anthony & Jason Salvagno

Anthony, Associate Director of X Studio at Explora;
Jason, Banquet Chef at White Oaks Conservatory near Jacksonville, Florida.

Former food truck brothers of S'wich It Up fame, Jason and Anthony Salvagno, are back to deliver all the hard-hitting and faced-paced action from the culinary world of food gels. Have you ever removed some chicken soup from the fridge and saw a solid layer on top of your leftovers? It turns out there are sugars in plants and proteins in animals that can create a gelatin-like structure. Food gels have been around a long time and are used in desserts, entrees, appetizers, and so much more. Learn the science that makes this possible and some simple recipes to turn dinner into a 5-star meal.

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APRIL SCIENCE ON TAP CANCELLED.

8th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

Following the guidance of the mayor of Albuquerque and government health officials, Science on Tap on Thursday, April 2nd has been cancelled. Science on Tap representatives will be keeping a close eye on notifications from the city and will reach out when we believe we can hold these events again.

UPDATE: March 2020 Science on Tap: Space Nuclear Power & Propulsion

8th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

 

 A time to eat, drink & talk about science!

on Central

Join us Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 5:30

Space Nuclear Power & Propulsion

Joseph A. Sholtis, Jr.

Lt. Col, USAF (Retired) 

This presentation will address, using figures & photos, the notable 60-year history of the development & use of nuclear systems for power, heating, and propulsion in space - principally by the U.S., but also briefly by the former Soviet Union & Russia. U.S. space nuclear systems, as well as nuclear-powered/heated space missions flown, will be illustrated & described together with major discoveries gleaned, and future nuclear systems, along with their potential space applications, will be briefly depicted and addressed. 

February 2020 Science on Tap: Action and Reaction with David Gibson

8th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

 

 A time to eat, drink & talk about science!

on Central

Join us Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 5:30

Action and Reaction

David Gibson

Educator at National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

Science can be an amazing place. The universe is founded on the principle of action and reaction. Take an evening to enjoy witnessing and participating in some Physical, Chemical and Nuclear actions and reactions.

8th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

 

 A time to eat, drink & talk about science!

on Central

Join us Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 5:30

The Sound of Muons: An Audible Exploration of Our Radiation Environment

Carl Willis

Lecturer and Senior Reactor Operator, UNM Nuclear Engineering Dept.
Senior Research Engineer for Verus Research

We are under constant bombardment by ionizing radiation of many types, arising from a variety of sources. Come listen to this radiation “sing” about itself as we explore energy spectroscopy of ionizing radiation, translated into visible and audible landscapes our senses can appreciate. Participants are encouraged to bring objects they think might be radioactive to add an element of surprise to the evening.

Science on Tap: 11/7/19 - Project AZORIAN with Tony Hiley

8th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

 

 A time to eat, drink & talk about science!

on Central

Join us Thursday, November 7 at 5:30

Project AZORIAN

Tony Hiley

Former Director of CIA Museum, 
Current Board Member at 
National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.

Imagine standing atop the Empire State Building with an 8-foot-wide grappling hook on a 1-inch-diameter steel rope. Your task is to lower the hook to the street below, snag a compact car full of gold, and lift the car back to the top of the building. On top of that, the job has to be done without anyone noticing. That, essentially, describes what the CIA did in Project AZORIAN, a highly secret six-year effort to retrieve a sunken Soviet submarine from the Pacific Ocean floor during the Cold War.

8th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

 

 A time to eat, drink & talk about science!

on Central

Join us Thursday, October 3 at 5:30

A Brief History of the Periodic Table of the Elements

Sarah H. Pratt

Project Manager, Explora

Did you know 2019 is the International Year of the Periodic Table? What makes this chart so important that it deserves a year of recognition and celebration? Come find out how some of the elements were discovered and how the table as we know it today came together. From 1789 to the credited "birthday" in 1869 to official completion in 2016, the Periodic Table of the Elements contains the work of scientists across generations. This one simple chart contains a wealth of information. Join us for a journey through history and through the marvel that is the Periodic Table.

8th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

 

 A time to eat, drink & talk about science!

on Central

Join us Thursday, September 5 at 5:30

 Fact vs Fiction in HBO's Chernobyl

Chris Perfetti

Assistant Professor
Dept of Nuclear Engineering
University of New Mexico 

HBO's recent "Chernobyl" mini-series delves into the history behind the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, the most deadly nuclear power accident to ever occur, but how much of the series is accurate and how much is fictionalized?  Dr. Perfetti will discuss the fact VS fiction behind HBO's Chernobyl mini-series in hopes of demystifying the Chernobyl disaster and opening a dialog on nuclear reactor physics in an approachable (and beer-friendly) way.

Topic covered will include: the health effects of radiation exposure, radiation sickness, Nuclear Reactor Physics 101, the timeline of events at the Chernobyl disaster, and whether a "Chernobyl-like event" could ever occur in US nuclear reactors.

7th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

 

 A time to eat, drink & talk about science!

on Central

Join us Thursday, May 2 at 5:30

Extraterrestrial Botany: Fundamental Research and Inspirational Education

David T. Hanson

Professor

Biology

University of New Mexico 

Extended human space travel to Mars still sparks excitement in all demographics, and will become a reality within a decade, as will return trips to the moon. However, long missions will require growing plants in micro- and low-gravity, minimally for nutrition. Despite success with growing plants on the International Space Station (ISS), many hurdles remain for reliable production, and new scientific discoveries are made every mission. Our work growing plants on the ISS is mid-way through and I will share our most recent discoveries as well as highlight how we have been using our ISS experiments to excite 5th-9th grade students at Explora. Finally, we are starting new initiatives and will be seeking volunteers and other partnerships!

David Hanson is a UNM Professor of Biology and the Faculty Senate Research and Creative Works Council Chair. His research focuses on physiological, ecological, and energy-related aspects of photosynthesis in plants and algae, particularly elements of the carbon reactions. He is currently PI, co-PI, or senior personnel on five Federal awards totaling over $8.5M from NSF, DOE, ARPA-E, and NASA , including the first experiment in the new Advanced Plant Habitat on the International Space Station, results from which he will present at Science on Tap. He has advised 4 post-doctoral fellows, 9 PhD and 7 MS students,  provided research opportunities and mentoring for over 50 undergraduates (~60% women and 55% URM), and has over 50 peer-reviewed publications, and 2 pending patents. He is also an Associate Editor for the journal Photosynthesis Research, a 2014 Kavli Frontiers of Science Fellow, a prior Panel Manager in the USDA AFRI Foundational Program, and is featured in the current issue of UNM's Alumni magazine. He is also the proud father of 11 year-old twins and is active in their Boy and Girl Scout activities as well as their soccer and competitive jump rope (yes Albuquerque has a team)!

7th year of Science on Tap

Thanks to the continued support of UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

 

 A time to eat, drink & talk about science!

on Central

Join us Thursday, April 11* at 5:30

Research and Casework in Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaelogy

Amy Michael
Lecturer

Adjunct Instructor

Anthropology

University of New Hampshire  

 

Forensic anthropologists are uniquely suited to assist law enforcement solve complex and cold cases involving skeletonized human remains. As specialists in human osteology, forensic anthropologists can determine the age, sex, and ancestry from a set of human remains, determine if small fragments of bone are human or animal, and even identify human remains from plane crashes, fires, and other mass disasters. In this presentation, various typical (and atypical!) cases will be reviewed, with a focus on current research related to the effects of opioid abuse on human bone. Finally, the missing and murdered indigenous women and girls epidemic will be summarized from a forensic anthropology perspective.

Amy Michael is a biological anthropologist specializing in the investigation of human tooth and bone microstructure in an effort to answer questions about past and modern bodies. Using the principles of skeletal biology, Michael asks questions about health, pathology and age-at-death to better understand people in the past and present. With training in bioarchaeology, forensic anthropology and historical archaeology, Amy has worked on field projects in the United States, Belize and Albania. She is currently a senior staff member on the Central Belize Archaeological Survey project run through Michigan State University (www.anthropology.msu.edu/cbasproject). On this project, Michael’s role is to excavate and interpret a series of mortuary caves and rockshelters in Central Belize with a focus on addressing questions of social identity through the lens of mortuary variability. Michael is currently collaborating with researchers at Idaho State University, Michigan State University and the Ada County Coroner's Office (Boise, ID) on projects related to the examination of human rib microstructure to answer questions about age-at-death estimation in forensic cases, as well as the effects of opioid abuse on the accuracy of age-at-death estimations. Aside from a methods-based approach to forensic anthropology research, Michael is passionate about bringing a social justice perspective to her work on forensic cold cases. Michael spent six years working for the Michigan State University Campus Archaeology Program (campusarch.msu.edu) so she is also interested in historic archaeology and gendered landscapes of the past.

*April 11, 2019 (Note: 2nd Thursday of the month!)


May 2, 2019

David T. Hanson

Professor

UNM Biology

Research being conducted on the International Space Station involving plants