Science Pubs are where we take science out of the laboratory and bring it to you, with food and drinks. Join us for fascinating discussions with researchers from throughout OSU and OSU-Cascades.
Science Pubs have moved to the OSU-Cascades campus!
It's a new era for the popular, 14-year-old series that has been held in venues throughout the region until now. Science Pubs have moved to Edward J. Ray Hall on the OSU-Cascades campus.
5:30 p.m.
Join fellow attendees to enjoy pub-style heavy appetizers and a no-host bar offering beer, wine, cider and soft drinks.
6 p.m.
Presentation and Q&A
Cost
$22 per person includes food, free parking and presentation. No-host bar available.
September Science Pub
The Situation in the Ukraine
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Edward J. Ray Hall | Charles McGrath Family Atrium | OSU-Cascades
As the war in Ukraine wages on, the toll on the Eastern European country and international political challenges increase. Join us for a discussion with OSU political science and Russia/Eastern Europe expert Sarah Henderson. You’ll explore the history and current state of the war, how it may unfold, and what might lead to peace. Science Pubs are $22 and include a light dinner, and no-host beer/wine.
Past 2023-24 Science Pubs
Insights from the Southern Ocean Ice (Canceled)
Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Edward J. Ray Hall | Charles McGrath Family Atrium | OSU-Cascades
The Antarctic is where OSU ocean ecologist Kim Bernard spends many winters, studying krill and their pivotal role in the Southern Ocean marine ecosystem. Join us when she shares about these small and mighty organisms, as well as about her research expeditions, and some of the challenges she and her team have faced working in one of the most extreme environments on earth.
Healthy Aging
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Edward J. Ray Hall | Charles McGrath Family Atrium | OSU-Cascades
Distinguished Professor Emily Ho is the director of the OSU Linus Pauling Institute, a center devoted to research that can help us live with optimal health. Dr. Ho will share what she has learned as a researcher exploring the biology of aging and the causes of metabolic and age-related disease, as well as tips on how we can age healthfully
Sneaker Waves and Tsunamis
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Edward J. Ray Hall | Charles McGrath Family Atrium | OSU-Cascades
Our oceans are waves in motion, each wave with its own characteristics. Join Pedro Lomonaco, director of OSU’s Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory, to explore wave types, and the physical process of their movement. You’ll learn about waves as natural hazards and as a source of clean energy, and how research in the Hinsdale Lab over the last 50 years has advanced our understanding of the power of our oceans.
Klamath Dam Removal and Beyond
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Edward J. Ray Hall | Charles McGrath Family Atrium | OSU-Cascades
The largest dam removal in U.S. history is underway on Oregon’s Klamath River. Come hear from OSU’s biological and ecological engineer Desiree Tullos and anthropologist Bryan Tilt about the complex issues involved in the project including the hopeful impacts for ecosystems and Native peoples.
Can Bacteria from Wolves improve the Health of our Dogs?
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Edward J. Ray Hall | Charles McGrath Family Atrium | OSU-Cascades
A team of researchers at OSU-Cascades discovered that bacteria from a wild wolf can potentially help prevent canine inflammatory bowel disease, a chronic and untreatable illness that affects the quality of dogs' lives and can be concerning for their owners. The disease is a reflection of the modern dog diet, which is high in carbohydrates and can have a negative impact on the microbial community of a dog’s gastrointestinal tract. Join biologist and team lead Bruce Seal to learn how the discovery could be an important step toward a dietary supplement or food additive capable of steering a dog's gut microbe closer to that of its ancestor the wolf. Seal's research team also includes undergraduate students pursuing degrees in biology.
The Secret Lives of Sharks
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Edward J. Ray Hall | Charles McGrath Family Atrium | OSU-Cascades
The next Science Pub looks at the critical role sharks play in maintaining vibrant marine ecosystems in Oregon and around the world. Presenter Alexandra McInturf is a researcher and postdoctoral fellow in OSU's Big Fish Lab. The lab's researchers have been featured on Discovery Channel's Shark Week and National Geographic's Shark Fest programs.
You Are What You Click: How Being Selective, Positive, and Creative Can Transform Your Social Media Experience
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Edward J. Ray Hall | Charles McGrath Family Atrium | OSU-Cascades
We turn to social media for connection and comfort, yet it can leave many of us feeling more alone and depressed. Dr. Brian Primack, author of “You Are What You Click: How Being Selective, Positive, and Creative Can Transform Your Social Media Experience,” will explain the nuances of people’s relationship with social media and its impact on mental health.
Dr. Brian Primack, dean of the OSU College of Health, leads 3,000 students, including at OSU-Cascades, and faculty and staff in areas including public health, exercise and sport sciences, human development and family sciences, and nutrition. He received undergraduate degrees in English and mathematics from Yale University, a master's degree in human development from Harvard University, and a medical degree from Emory Medical School. A prolific researcher, Dr. Primack has been quoted in NPR, the New York Times and BBC, Cosmopolitan Magazine, and US News and World Report.
Fungi in the Forest
Thursday, September 28, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Edward J. Ray Hall | Charles McGrath Family Atrium | OSU-Cascades
Explore the variety of fungi in Central Oregon and the surprisingly important role they play in forest health. You'll discover the vast fungal communication networks in forests at boot-level and beneath, how fungi are adapted to our fire-dependent environment, and how they can help forests recover from fire. You'll also learn about the largest fungus in the world, located nearby in the Malheur National Forest. Presenter: Ariel Cowan, assistant professor of practice and regional fire specialist with the OSU Extension Service in Deschutes County.