Cafe Scientifiques in Canada
Wed, 2007-11-28 09:32
#1
Cafe Scientifiques in Canada
Wed, 2007-11-28 09:32
#2
Has anyone had the chance to attend a Cafe Scientifique meeting this year? They're billed as a way for scientists and experts to discuss scientific ideas and engage with the public in a casual setting. It's the first year they're up and running across Canada as far as I know. I guess they're Canada's version of European philosophy cafes, in which intellectuals informally debate ideas with the public. The next time there's a session scheduled in my area, I'll make an effort to go, to see what they're all about.
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Cafй Scientifique is where you can have a drink and learn about the latest ideas and issues in science and technology in an informal setting. It’s not a lecture! It’s a place for group discussion and audience involvement is the most important ingredient.
[url=http://www.cafescientifique.ca/]Here's a listing of upcoming events in different cities.[/url]
[ 28 November 2007: Message edited by: M.Gregus ]
Wed, 2007-11-28 10:02
#3
Some really provocative topics. Sounds like fun - and interesting to boot; bringing back extinct species, for example.
There is no reason why a message board cannot be discussing some of these topics - as long as they didn't scare off by becoming over-intellectualized. Some feel that "experts" have, perhaps, had the rostrums too long.
[ 28 November 2007: Message edited by: bliter ]
Wed, 2007-11-28 16:55
#4
Host Date Topic
Toronto Tuesday November 27, 2007, 6 pm Unzipping Your Genes: The promise and perils of personalized medicine.
Calgary Tuesday November 27, 2007, 6:30-8:30 pm What’s up in Space?
Toronto Saturday November 24, 2007, 4 pm Getting to the Heart of the Matter: What is Dark Matter and why should we care?
Toronto Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 6-9 pm Mapping Your DNA: Preventative measure or too much information?
Guelph Tuesday, November 6, 7 pm How can we achieve sustainability with water?
Toronto Saturday, October 20, 4 pm Can science write a prescription for happiness?
Ottawa Tuesday, October 2, 6 pm Stem Cell Research - Does the promise outweigh the risk? (en anglais)
Toronto Tuesday, September 25th, 5 pm Toronto the Good? Air quality and your Health
Calgary Tuesday, September 25th, 6:30 pm The Perfect Storm: Animals & People – Sharing the future of our health
Edmonton Tuesday, September 25th, 5 pm Home is where your health is.
Ottawa Tuesday, September 18th, 5 pm Stress, Depression, Anxiety: Am I the only one?
Toronto Saturday, September 15, 2007 Old Habits Die Hard: Can we change before the climate does?
Halifax Monday, June 18, 2007 Are Cities a Health Hazard?
Toronto Saturday June 16, 2007 Genetically Modified Foods - Ingredients for feast or famine?
Manitoba Wednesday, June 13, 2007 Generation convergence
Ottawa Tuesday, June 12, 2007Le mardi 12 juin 2007 How much is an endangered species worth?Jusqu’oщ doit-on aller pour sauver une espиce en pйril? (en anglais)
Ottawa Tuesday, June 12, 2007Le mardi 12 juin 2007 How much is an endangered species worth?Jusqu’oщ doit-on aller pour sauver une espиce en pйril? (en anglais)
Calgary Tuesday May 22, 2007 The Business of Universities - Is commercialization of university research only about making money?
Vancouver Tuesday May 22, 2007 Searching for earths around other stars
Hamilton Monday March 05, 2007 Jurassic Park Reloaded - Should science re-create extinct species?
We Vancouver riffraff get just one. And the topic's not for me. Perhaps others are interested.
Wed, 2007-12-05 08:11
#5
The list of events seems to taper off at the end of November. I hope there's an updated schedule for the new year rather than this being a one-time thing. I also wouldn't mind getting some of Toronto's topics thrown my city's way...