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Science Cafe and Cafe Conversation Series

Science Cafe

Join us for topical discussions hosted by guest faculty speaker. Science Cafés and Café Conversations are venues for students to informally share their interests with faculty presenters, staff, and the community in a friendly setting.

Current Cafés

All Cafes are 5-6 pm, Baker Center Front Room

Spring Semester 2027

Save the dates: 

  • Wed., 3, February
  • Wed., 3, March
  • Wed., 7, April

Fall Semester 2026

  • Wed., 7, October, Eric Stinaff, Physics and Astronomy "Schrodinger's Cat: Wanted Dead AND Alive," Video Upload Pending
  • Wed., 4 November, Issam (Sam) Khoury, Civil Engineering "TBD," Video Upload Pending

Spring Semester 2026

  • Wed., 4 March, Mengliang Zhang – Chemistry and Biochemistry Arts and Sciences "Supplement, Superdrug, or Something in Between? A Forensic Look at the Evidence Behind Kratom," Video
  • Wed., 8 April, John Staser (Abby Paul – Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering "TBD," Video

Fall Semester 2025

  • Wed., 10 September, Sarah Wyatt, Environmental and Plant Biology "Plants in Space: From the Space Station to Mars," Video 
  • Wed., 08 October, Natalie Kruse Daniels, Environmental Studies, “Flooding in Appalachia,” Video
  • Wed., 29 October, Fred Drogula & Mary Kate Hurley, Humanities,  “Zombies: Distorted Reflections of the Human Mind,” Video
  • Wed., 12 November, Christian Drischler, Physics and Astronomy, "The Strong Force Awakens; A Neutron Star Story,” Video
  • Wed., 03 December, Eric Williams, McClure School, "How to Bend Minds: OU, VR, and the FBI", Video

 

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