Lead in Georgia’s Water & Childcare Centers
Lead is in the drinking water of our schools, yet there are no state standards around safe levels or testing.
Coal Ash – the answers to your burning questions.
Our Guide to Coal Ash Coal Ash is the leftover waste from burning coal at coal-fired electricity plants. There are twelve (12) coal-fired power plants in Georgia. Georgia has at least 59 Coal Ash storage sites: 25 at active plants, storing…
AST: Disparities in Alzheimer’s Research & Care
African Americans are 2 times as likely to be affected by Alzheimer's Disease, but participate in research in much lower numbers. This Virtual Science Tavern will focus on health disparities in current Alzheimer's care and research, differences in symptoms between…
What exactly is One Health?
One Health means solving problems by thinking about people, animals, and the environment. One Health is a multi-field approach to solving health problems that works at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. The idea behind a One Health…
Event: The Importance of Writing Your Legislator
This event occurred March 13, 2021. Check out the recording of it: https://youtu.be/GHgwhMWnzrk Speaking with your legislators is a perfect example of democracy in action. They can only serve community needs if they know what you care about. If science is what…
Event: Science Jazz Hands
A night of interactive science comedy - in partnership with Atlanta Science FestivalTuesday, Mar 23rd at 8PM Tune in to catch scientists getting your attention, not with jazz hands, but with comedic bits about their research. After the comedy sets,…
AST: Breaking the Cycle of Environmental Health Disparities
Presented by: Dr. Leslie Rubin, Dr. Dana Barr, Dr. Julie Herbstman, Dr. Cappy Collins, and Dr. Peggy Gallagher Atlanta Science Tavern: Dec 19, 2020. 700pm RSVP Here Throughout 2020 we shared information about one of our partner organizations: Break the…
AST – 2020: A Trace Odyssey on the Georgia Coast
Presented by: Dr. Anthony (Tony) Martin Atlanta Science Tavern: Nov 21, 2020 https://youtu.be/4ZFhlVgSxWc The Georgia coast and its barrier islands are world-famous for both their natural and human histories, from the Pleistocene Epoch to the present. Still, these histories aren’t…
How Science Reaches the Community: Soil Success
Too often there are missed connections between scientists and their community. Science for Georgia, the Georgia affiliate of the AAAS Local Science Engagement Network, believes that providing an engaging environment for discussion between community leaders and scientists will lead to…
What do all those food labels mean?
by Alexandra Wickson & Amy Sharma Our food packaging comes covered in labels: nutrition facts, expiration dates and sell-by dates, seals saying organic, all-natural, sugar-free, etc. But what do these labels actually mean, and are there actual requirements for these labels? …