Panel on Environmental Justice and Climate Anxiety
2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Unearthing Farms, 1534 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30317
Date: Thursday, Oct 10th
Time: 6pm
Location: 1534 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
Title: A Panel on Environmental Justice and Climate Anxiety
Description: A discussion with local climate scientists, social justice leaders, and land restoration experts, to envision climate adaptation and coping mechanisms in community with each other.
We hope to bring together diverse professionals working toward different kinds of environmental justice here in the Southeast to learn how they tackle these issues, and how we can incorporate these climate change adaptation, mitigation, & resiliency efforts, and coping strategies, into our own work and communities.
Hosted by Science for Georgia and Unearthing Farm
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Jazz Hands: Malignant Humor
2024-10-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Wild Heaven, West End, 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310
Science for Georgia Presents:
Malignant Humor
A special Jazz Hands Science Comedy show where we kill cancer with comedy
Tickets: Please use the form here to purchase your tickets!
Check out the main page for more information, the comics, and exciting sponsors!
Oct 24, 2024
7:30-9:30pm, doors 7:00pm
Wild Heaven Beer: West End Brewery & Gardens
1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Presenting Sponsor

A special thank you to Wild Heaven Beer! They are generously providing the space for this event.

In honor of survivors everywhere, including two Science for Georgia stand-up comedians, we are hosting a special edition of Jazz Hands to support a very special cause: Cancer Research.
Half of the show’s proceeds will be donated to Emory Winship Cancer Center – where our two comedians were treated.
Every year we train a cohort of scientists, technologists, engineers, mathematicians, physicians (anyone STEM-adjacent) in the art of stand-up comedy. The result? A live stand-up show where normal science & technology professionals tell jokes about their work and studies.
Laugh! Maybe learn something! Kill cancer with comedy!
Learn more here!
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Tickets include Taco Bar and comedy performances. Cash bar available serving beer and wine.
AGES 21+ ONLY. PHOTO ID REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN.
SHOW WILL CONTAIN ADULT LANGUAGE.
Science Jazz Hands Tickets

Forensic Microscopy Murder Mystery
2024-11-16 10:00 - 13:30 | MVA Scienctific Consultants, 3300 Breckinridge Blvd # 400, Duluth, GA, 30096
This is a limited attendance event! There are only 15 spots available for this unique experience.
Date: Saturday, Nov 16th
Time: 10am to 1:30pm
Location: MVA Scientific Consultants, 3300 Breckinridge Blvd # 400, Duluth, GA 30096
Class size: 15 people (limited number of scopes)

Crime story: Someone broke in and left brownies. The victim’s sweet tooth is their main weakness, so they ate them without any questions. They died doing what they loved from poison (their other weakness) in the brownies.
Summary of event:
A murder most fowl has occurred! It was death by chocolate from poisoned brownies, which the victim could not resist. Microscopes can crack the case!
Join Georgia Microscopical Society (GMS) at the crime scene and microscopes to determine the which suspect is guilty. Learn from forensic microscopist how to collect, prepare, and analyze the evidence. You will examine trace evidence like hair, fibers, dust and (dun, dun, duuun!) poison to identify and compare to suspects using a range of microscopy methods from polarized light microcopy to microchemical test. Murders are no match against a skilled microscopist!
This Event will be hosted by MVA Scientific Consultants, a microscopy lab, and will be on Saturday November 16th starting at 10:00 am. Free brownies are included (eat at your own risk).

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Advocating for Environmental Health & Policy
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the past few weeks?
Ready to do something?
Please join, Science for Georgia, the Georgia Coalition for Environmental Policy and Protection, and other partners for a virtual advocacy training. We will discuss effective advocacy strategy and provide an overview of upcoming things you can do to advocate for change in early 2025.
Please register to receive the zoom link.

Volunteer interest form

GCEPP Day at the Capitol
2025-01-30 08:00 - 13:00 | Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Science for Georgia is proud to be a part of the Georgia Coalition for Environmental Policy and Protection (GCEPP).
Your legislators need to hear from you! Your voice is critical in advancing the needs of our community. Remember, your legislator works for you.

Please join GCEPP for EJ Day on Jan 30th from 8am to 1pm. This day will include training on issues and opportunities to meet with your legislator. We will begin at Central Presbyterian Church (201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303) with coffee and training, and then walk to the State Capitol together.

Parking Map Here.

We will also have an EJ Day Recap and Mixer on Fri, Jan 31st, 6pm to 8pm, at Manuel’s Tavern (602 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307). This is a casual mixer over food and drink to recap what happened and brainstorm next steps.

ASF: Sustainable Concrete: Building for the Future
2025-03-13 17:30 - 18:30 | 684 Mountain Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30342, 684 Mountain Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, 30342
Sustainable Concrete: Building for the Future
Presented by Science for Georgia, Synthetic Aggregate Association
Thursday, March 13th, 2025
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
684 Mountain Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30342

Join Us for a Hands-On Sustainable Construction Event!
Learn about the future of sustainable construction! Synthetic Aggregate Association is partnering with Science for Georgia to host an exciting, hands-on event focused on sustainable construction practices.

We will be at a new Buckhead PATH 400 site showcasing how hard-to-recycle waste materials can be repurposed into concrete—helping to reduce the environmental impact of construction. Learn how hard-to-recycle waste materials can be repurposed into concrete, helping to reduce construction’s environmental impact.
See sustainability in action with a live demonstration of how concrete can incorporate 44% recycled content, lowering embodied carbon, reducing weight, and enhancing insulation.
🔹 Get hands-on experience by mixing your own Belter Tech sustainable concrete.
🔹 Create your own concrete turtle and contribute to building a greener, more sustainable public space!
Come be part of the movement to build smarter and greener—one mix at a time!
RSVP Using the Form Below
EJ Forum

Getting There
Alternative Transportation
Take the MARTA red line train northbound toward North Springs Station, then take the Medical Center Station stop. Locate the bus for Route 5 toward Lindbergh Center Station. Exit the bus at Roswell Road NE and Windsor Parkway NE. Walk east on Windsor Parkway NE about .3 miles and then left onto Mountain Drive NE for .2 miles to reach Belter Tech.

S DeKalb Environmental Justice Town Hall
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | New Life Community Center, 3592 Flat Shoals Rd, Decatur, 30034
Join us Mar 29, 2025 from 10-12 at New Life Community Alliance for a meeting with Commissioner Ted Terry and his staff.
Meeting Details
March 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
New Life Community Center, 3592 Flat Shoals Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
We will provide information about what is happening with the proposed EJ Commission, the state of the environment in DeKalb, and a preliminary data portal.

The goals of this meeting are to get feedback from you:

· What you would like to see happen in your neighborhood
· Where we should consider placing air quality and/or water quality monitors
This is a continuation of our ongoing EJ Forums.
Approximate Agenda

Welcome from New Life
Updates on DeKalb from Commissioner Terry
Quick overview on effective advocacy tips
Overview of potential DeKalb Environmental Dashboard
Breakout sessions to gather your input

All are welcome. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

EJ Forum

The DeKalb Concert for Climate Justice
2025-04-05 16:00 - 22:00 | Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, GA, 30034, United States
The DeKalb Concert for Climate Justice

April 5, 2025 | 4:00 PM Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center 3181 Rainbow Dr, Decatur, GA 30034
The DeKalb Concert for Climate Justice is in partnership with JFly Music Group and will feature a variety of artists in the R&B, Gospel, Funk, and Blues genres.
Headlined by Grammy award winning Avery*Sunshine.
JFly and Friends featuring Gritz & Jelly Butter, Cody Matlock and more!
More details and RSVP >>

EJ Jams: An Arts and Environmental Justice Event
2025-04-23 17:00 - 22:00 | GA
EJ Jams: An Arts and Environmental Justice Event

Date and time

Wednesday, April 23 · 5 – 10pm EDT

Location

374 Martin Luther King Junior Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

EJ Jams is an event hosted by Georgia WAND to promote Environmental Justice through poetry, music, comedy and visual media

EJ Jams is a unique evening of art and conversation where Georgia WAND and its community partners provide space for Atlanta’s artists to communicate the importance of environmental justice through poetry, music, comedy and visual media. Hosted at Oakland Cemetery’s newest EarthCraft Net-Zero building, EJ Jams is where creativity meets conscious action for a sustainable future.

RSVP HERE

CBWW Earth Day Celebration
2025-04-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Dunbar Recreation Center, 477 Windsor St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30312, United States
Earth Day Celebration

April 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

One thing we all have in common is that we call Earth our home.
Our Earth Day Celebration is currently in the works! This is one of our largest events at CBWW where we will host workshops, provide giveaways, hold activities, and offer health services. The Earth Day Celebration has been postponed to April 26th.
Community members can register here.
Questions or concerns? Email Gillian, the Wellness Program Coordinator, at gsmith@cbww.org.

Science for Georgia will have a table! See you there!

Teach In: Demystifying Research Articles
2025-06-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Dancing Goats – Buckhead, 3167 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, 30305, United States
Saturday, June 21th, 6:30-8 pm
In-Person
Location: Dancing Goats Buckhead • 3167 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305
Host Contact Info: info@standupforscience.net
Featured Speaker: Caroline Conway

Demystifying Research Articles
Speaker: Caroline Conway
Join SUFS for a workshop on how to break down the breakthroughs! We’ll discuss how to split scientific articles into digestible pieces, the differing complexity at various levels of scientific reporting, and how federal funding impacts the public’s access to research findings. Feel free to stop by for part or all of the event — we’d love to see you! This workshop will be led by Caroline Conway, a clinical research specialist who studies the neuroscience of depression.
Thanks for RSVPing for the Summer Fight for Science. We’re excited to welcome you
to the upcoming epic summer in the streets of American science.
You’ll be receiving information soon from your event host with details about the event and
they can answer any questions you might have. Please let us know if there are any specific question(s) you’d like discussed at this event. We can’t promise that we’ll be able to cover everything, but we’ll do our best!
Note that the venue has free parking. If the front lot is full, there is additional parking in the back. This location has plenty of bicycle parking and is accessible via the Peachtree Rd NE / Buckhead Plaza stop on bus route 110.
Please don’t forget to invite your friends, family, and colleagues if they’re as ready as you are to stand up and fight back for science this summer and beyond.
See you soon!

RSVP Here for FREE

GSJ Teach In: How do our pets think? How do we find out?
2025-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Sceptre Brewing Arts, 630 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Wednesday, June 25th, 7-9 pm
In-Person
Location: Sceptre Brewing Arts • 630 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030 US
Host Contact Info: quinneastman@gmail.com
Featured Speaker: Gita Gnanadesikan, PhD

How do our pets think? How do we find out?
Speaker: Gita Gnanadesikan, PhD
Until April 2025, Dr Gnanadesikan was a FIRST (Fellowships In Research and Science Teaching) postdoctoral fellow at Emory University. For her PhD, she studied animal behavior, genetics and endocrinology at the University of Arizona. She is an expert on measuring oxytocin, a hormone associated with social interactions in humans and pets.
A Stand Up for Science Teach-In
*The importance of federal support for scientific research and its benefits for our community will be discussed!
Join us as we share this thoughtful talk with Stand Up For Science! This Georgia Science Junction is FREE to all attendees!

RSVP Here for FREE

GSJ: Fighting Misinformation in Athens
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Little Kings Shuffle Club, 223 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA, 30601, United States
Thursday, June 26th, 7-9 pm
In-Person
Location: Little Kings Shuffle Club, 223 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
Featured Speaker: Michael Czajkowski, PhD

Things Can Be Better: How to Change Minds and Fight Misinformation

Join us as we share this important talk with Athens Science Cafe and Coalition of Athens Scientists! This Georgia Science Junction is FREE to all attendees!

Things feel quite scary right now for a lot of us. We face severe threats both on a political level and perhaps also from some members of our own families and communities. And it is because we do not agree, we do not see the same things.
But the title of the talk is true, things can be a lot better. The people who don’t agree could be seeing so much more of your side of things. We could be bringing far more of the voters in this country along with us on a path or growth and learning. And it is imperative that we do so. Learn hands-on in this workshop what are the key ingredients to changing minds and fighting misinformation.

Speaker Name: Michael Czajkowski, PhD
Speaker Bio:
Michael got their PhD in Physics in 2018 after helping found a science policy graduate student group at Syracuse University. As an IGERT fellow, they received additional training in communication and advocacy in the Falk College Department of Public Health and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Michael moved to Atlanta to work as a postdoc in metamaterial physics at Georgia Tech and has been involved with Science for Georgia for six of those years. Michael is also a volunteer with family education at Decatur Makers, is a local community organizer, and was faculty in the 2024 Citizen Science course at Bard College.

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CST: Soil Lead Testing with Unearthing Farm
2025-07-20 16:00 - 18:30 | Unearthing Farms, 1534 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30317
Continuing our ongoing education partnership with Unearthing Farm and Market, we will be returning for Expert Panel on Soil Lead Contamination and Soil Testing.
Unearthing Farm and Market in connection with the Wylde Center and Science for Georgia will be hosting a panel of experts as it relates to lead contamination and soil safety. Please join us to learn more about what is happening at the farm as well as what you can do at home to protect your family.
What will volunteers do?
Attendees are welcome to listen as well as bring soil samples from home to have tested. Please indicate on your RSVP if you intend to bring soil sampling.
What will volunteers need to bring or wear?
Just your regular self.
Date: Sunday, July 20th
Time: 4pm-6:30pm
Location: Unearthing Farm and Market, 1534 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

Sign up and Learn more!

GSJ: Teach In: Beyond DNA: Epigenetics and YOU
2025-07-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Wild Heaven, Toco Hills, 2935B N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30329, United States
Wednesday, July 30th, 6:30-8 pm
In-Person and Online
Location: Wild Heaven Toco Hills, Brite Room • 2935B N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Tickets: $10 (Includes one Drink) at the door
Host Contact Info: quinneastman@gmail.com
Featured Speaker: David Katz, PhD

Beyond DNA: Epigenetics and YOU
Speaker: David Katz, PhD
Can traits be transmitted from parent to offspring without changes in the DNA itself? David Katz explains epigenetics and its unexpected applications to Alzheimer’s disease.
A Stand Up for Science Teach-In and the second in the Wild Minds series from Wild Heaven Brewing!
*The importance of federal support for scientific research and its benefits for our community will be discussed!
Join us as we share this thoughtful talk with Stand Up For Science and Wild Minds!

Rally: Sound Science Saves Lives
2025-08-16 10:30 - 11:30 | GA
Time

Saturday, August 16
10:30 – 11:30am EDT

Location

10th Street Northeast & Peachtree Street Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30309
Map

Science and public research are under attack in this country. Indiscriminate cuts to federal research agencies and political interference are causing research studies to be paused, programs halted, and communications muzzled.
Join federal employees, researchers, healthcare providers, advocates, and allies as we speak out against these attacks. We’ll be waving signs and speaking out from 10:30 – 11:30 on Saturday, August 16th, at the intersection of 10th St and Peachtree St in Atlanta. We’re demanding a return to well funded, scientifically sound, research and public health programming that is free from political interference.
The event is sponsored by: Fired But Fighting, Stand Up for Science, Science for Ga, CDC Alumni & Friends, Indivisible Georgia Coalition, STAND, 50501.
Note: This event is taking place before the start of the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES) and the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology’s (ISEE) annual meeting. We welcome conference participants to join us if they can, but this rally is not an official part of the meeting’s program or sponsored by either society.
A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
Sign Up to Let us know you are coming

Know your rights for peaceful protests!

Accessibility

Mainly flat ground
No stairs or steps

GSJ: Science Speaks: Getting Lawmakers to Listen
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Little Kings Shuffle Club, 223 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA, 30601, United States
Wednesday, September 17th, 7-8:30 pm
In-Person
Location: Little Kings Shuffle Club, 223 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
Featured Speaker: Amy Sharma, PhD

Science Speaks: Getting Lawmakers to Listen
Join us as we share this important talk with Athens Science Cafe and Coalition of Athens Scientists! This Georgia Science Junction is FREE to all attendees!

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the past few months?
Ready to do something?
Your legislators need to hear from you! Your voice is critical in advancing the needs of our community. Remember, your legislator works for you. Learn hands-on in this workshop what are the key ingredients to changing minds and policy. We will discuss effective advocacy communication strategy and provide an overview of upcoming things you can do to advocate for change.

Speaker Name: Amy Sharma, PhD
Speaker Bio:
Amy Sharma, PhD, is the Executive Director of Science for Georgia, a non-profit dedicated to engaging scientists and the community in productive dialogue. Its mission is to improve communication among scientists and the public, increase public engagement with science, and advocate for the responsible use of science in public policy. In this role she is spearheading achieving Science for Georgia’s vision and mission.
Prior to joining Science for Georgia, she was VP of Product for Prediko, a start-up that was successfully acquired by United Technologies Corp. Dr. Sharma has worked in many aspects of the engineering field: spearheading the development of the big data vertical and managing a $1M annual Independent Research and Development (IRAD) program at GTRI, working as an Assistant Professor in Medical Physics at the University of Western Australia, working as an Assistant Program Manager for the National Science Foundation, receiving political and outreach training as a AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow, obtaining a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, and designing hardware logic for advanced server microprocessors at IBM.
Dr Sharma enjoys difficult challenges, jobs with overly long titles, developing big-picture strategies, communicating scientific and technical ideas to non-scientists, sewing, and smoking various foods.

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Jazz Hands: Mad Scientists, Sad Jokes
2025-09-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Wild Heaven, West End, 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310
Science for Georgia Presents:
Mad Scientists, Sad Jokes
A special Jazz Hands Science Comedy to Save Science
Click here to purchase tickets

Science funding is under attack and Scientists are losing jobs. We no longer have anyone watching what they do. What happens when scientists have too much free time? They go a little MAD and start telling JOKES!

Every year we train a cohort of scientists, technologists, engineers, mathematicians, physicians (anyone STEM-adjacent) in the art of stand-up comedy. The result? A live stand-up show where normal science & technology professionals tell jokes about their work and studies.
Laugh! Maybe learn something! Support some comedy and keep our scientists happy!
Click here to purchase tickets
Sept 19, 2025
7:30-9:30pm, doors 7:00pm
Wild Heaven Beer: West End Brewery & Gardens
1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Presenting Sponsor

A special thank you to Wild Heaven Beer! They are generously providing the space for this event.
Tickets

Tickets include comedy performances. Taqueria El Tesoro is available. Cash bar available serving beer and wine.
AGES 21+ ONLY. PHOTO ID REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN.
SHOW WILL CONTAIN ADULT LANGUAGE.

Parking
Parking for this event and Wild Heaven West End is free and ample.
A quick heads up about a change happening at Lee + White, where Wild Heaven West End is located. The property management company is shifting from complimentary parking to a paid system, with the rollout beginning over the next couple weeks.
For this event, you will not have to pay for parking. However, you are asked to engage with the new system upon arrival by starting a “parking session” at the posted signs (via the app or QR code). This simply registers your car, but no payment or validation will be required for this event.
Looking ahead, please know that under Wild Heaven’s lease terms, neither their guests nor our event attendees will ever be charged for parking. That said, you will still need to register your cars in the system before validating your parking with Wild Heaven once the system is fully in place.
If you have any trouble, please see us at the check in table in the Garden Room.

GSJ: Wild Minds: Is there a Bilingual Advantage?
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Wild Heaven, Toco Hills, 2935B N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30329, United States
Wednesday, September 24th, 6:30-8 pm
In-Person
Location: Wild Heaven Toco Hills, Brite Room • 2935B N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Tickets: $10 (Includes one Drink) at the door
Featured Speaker: Dr. Brianna Yamasaki

Is there a Bilingual Advantage?
Speaker: Dr. Brianna Yamasaki
Dr. Yamasaki will discuss the bilingual advantage, or the idea that speaking multiple languages leads to cognitive and academic benefits. We’ll take a look at how these claims hold up under scientific scrutiny and ask: Is being bilingual really a mental superpower, or is the story more complex?
Join Science for Georgia as we support the Wild Minds series from Wild Heaven Brewing and share this thoughtful talk!

Wild Wilderness Trivia Night
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Thursday, Sept 25th – 7pm

This event by Wild Cumberland is both virtual & FREE – lots of prizes & raffles – lots of learning & laughs.

Don’t worry: the questions aren’t ALL wilderness-related – there are questions relating to pop culture, science, public lands, and more.
And, there are T/F, image identification, and multiple choice questions.

Our volunteers are coming together to host this event just to support our community, which we need more than ever right now! We’ll follow with a brief discussion about our recent participation with the National Wilderness Coalition’s DC fly in, and take questions – you’re welcome to stay, or just come to play.

Would be great to “see” you there, too.

Stay wild, & take care of each other.

Register at bit.ly/wctrivia

Things Can Be Better: How to Change Minds and Stop Propaganda
2025-09-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Charis Books & More, 184 S. Candler St., Decatur, 30030, United States
Sunday, September 28th, 2-3pm
In-Person
Location: Charis Books & More, 184 S. Candler St., Decatur, GA 30030
Featured Speaker: Michael Czajkowski, PhD

Things Can Be Better: How to Change Minds and Stop Propaganda

Join us as we share this important talk with Charis Books & More! This Talk is FREE to all attendees!

This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines to be sure you can participate in the event.

Charis welcomes Michael Czajkowski for Things Can Be Better: How to Change Minds and Stop Propaganda, a workshop around propaganda, misinformation, and offering hope and skills for a way forward.
Workshop Description
I feel vulnerable. Everyday I feel strained and uncertain about my future and safety due to current events. Maybe you do too. To make real progress seems to require the changing of so many minds that feel so close yet so far away. This might feel bleak to you, but I feel hope about this. Based in science. This workshop is to spread this hope.
I will review the lesser-known and yet most powerful challenges to the progress of society, which will be difficult to face. We will then go through a large-scale strategy which turns these challenges into advantages. Finally, core to this strategy is a lesser known set of interpersonal communication habits, which we will practice together.

The event is free and open to all people, especially to those who have no income or low income, but we encourage and appreciate a donation of $5-20 in support of the work of Charis Circle, our programming non-profit. Charis Circle’s mission is to foster sustainable feminist communities, work for social justice, and encourage the expression of diverse and marginalized voices. Donate on Crowdcast or via their website.

Workshop Facilitator: Michael Czajkowski, PhD
Michael Czajkowski is the Director of Advocacy for the nonprofit Science for Georgia working on community science translation projects to support community autonomy, awareness of environmental health threats, and resistance against more general forms of misinformation and manipulation. They have diverse experiences working in art, science, facilitation, community organizing and many different levels of education, which is hopefully leading to useful new insights and perspectives. Michael’s background in soft matter physics is not so relevant to this, but is pretty fun and they love to talk about it.

GSJ: Wild Minds: Innovating Young Engineer Education
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Wild Heaven, West End, 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310
Thursday, Oct 16th, 6:30-8 pm
In-Person
Location: Wild Heaven, West End • 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Tickets: $10 (Includes one Drink) at the door
Featured Speaker: Dr. Todd Fernandez

Innovating Young Engineer Education
Speaker: Dr. Todd Fernandez, Senior Lecturer, Director of Learning Innovation
Dr. Fernandez will share how GT continues to innovate it’s educational culture and practices to prepare young engineers to be technical leaders, effective entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners that can solve real human challenges.
Join Science for Georgia as we support the Wild Minds series from Wild Heaven Brewing and share this thoughtful talk!

Environmental Justice Day at the Capitol
2026-01-29 08:00 - 14:00 | Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Science for Georgia is proud to be a part of the Georgia Coalition for Environmental Policy and Protection (GCEPP).
Your legislators need to hear from you! Your voice is critical in advancing the needs of our community. Remember, your legislator works for you.

Please join GCEPP for Environmental Justice Day on Jan 29th from 8am to 2pm. This day will include training on issues and opportunities to meet with your legislator. We will begin at Central Presbyterian Church (201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303) with coffee and training, and then walk to the State Capitol together.

EJ DAY – Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
(Across the street from GA State Capitol)
8:00 AM – 2 PM
8:00 – Check-In – continental breakfast (pastries, coffee, juices)
8:35 – Welcome; training on engaging lawmakers, review of legislation
9:10 – Group picture in front of the Capitol
9:20 – 11:50 Meet with your legislator, planned meetings (or meeting at the ropes)
12:00 – 2:00 Box lunch at church – report back on meetings with legislators, share experience, next steps

We strive to ensure that everyone can participate fully. On the form below we have check boxes for you to indicate your needs.
Please tell us if you need transportation assistance by January 8, 2026.

Sign Up Here

Parking info

Directions
Southbound on I-75/I-85
Exit 75/85 on exit 248A, MLK Jr Dr (right before the I-20 exit).
Go straight on MLK Jr Dr,
Steeve Polk Plaza Parking (65 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30303) is on the right after you cross over Courtland St
Northbound on I-75/I-85
Exit 246 Central Ave and continue stright for 0.5 miles
Right onto Memorial Dr SW
Left onto Capitol Ave SW
Pass the Capitol on your left and then turn Left on MLK Jr Dr,
Steeve Polk Plaza Parking (65 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30303) is on the right after you cross over Courtland St
From Steve Polk Parking Plaza (You will have to pay for parking)
walk out of the lot past the payment kiosk
Turn left onto MLK Jr Dr
At the 1st light – turn right onto Courtland St by crossing over MLK Jr Dr
The church will be on your left as you walk along Courtland. There will probably be a lot of school buses along the street. About halfway down the block, there will be a gate into the Church courtyard. Entrance to the assembly hall will be on your right.

Capitol Conservation Day at the Georgia State Capitol
2026-02-26 08:00 - 15:00 | Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Capitol Conservation Day

We had one of the biggest crowds for Capitol Conservation Day in 2025! Let’s make 2026 even bigger.
The Georgia Water Coalition holds this event at the Georgia State Capitol each year. We gather for a continental breakfast, orientation, and issue briefings at the Central Presbyterian Church. Then we walk across the street to the Capitol for a group photograph and to meet with legislators about timely water legislation.
Learn more and register here.
Agenda:
8 – 9:45 AM: Check in at Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, Continental breakfast will be provided, guest speakers, issue briefing, and training
10 AM: Group photograph at the Capitol
10:15 AM – 3 PM: Meet with legislators
11 AM – 3 PM: Please stop our designated room to debrief on your conversations before leaving. We need this information to inform our legislative strategy. If you aren’t able to catch us, however, we will provide you with an online form for debrief reports.
Make the most of your day by planning ahead!
Set up a meeting with your legislator ahead of time. To make the most of your time, we recommend that you request a specific meeting with your legislators. We will provide more information soon to help you set up a meeting.
Bring your photo ID. You must show your photo ID to enter the Capitol building.

Jazz Hands! Science Comedy. Wild Heaven.
2026-02-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Wild Heaven, West End, 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310
Jazz Hands is coming live to you with an all-new cohort of stand-up comedy trainees. We can’t wait to see you there for laughs, science, and making fun of the misinformation de jour. This event sold out last year so make sure you get your tickets early.
Friday, February 27, 2026
7:30-9:30pm, doors 7:00pm
Wild Heaven Beer: West End Brewery & Gardens
1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Scientists are funny! And because we’re scientists, we’ve got data to back that statement up! Come see scientists do stand-up comedy at Science Jazz Hands! Learn the answers to all of life’s mysteries, like “how can you make a math pun that bad?” and “how is religion like nuclear physics?”

PS: This event is not child friendly, and there will be beer.
Presenting Sponsor
A special thank you to Wild Heaven Beer! They are generously providing the space for this event.

Tickets
Tickets include comedy performances. Taqueria El Tesoro is available. Cash bar available serving beer and wine.
AGES 21+ ONLY. PHOTO ID REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN.
SHOW WILL CONTAIN ADULT LANGUAGE.

Parking
Parking for this event and Wild Heaven West End is free and ample.
A quick heads up about a change happening at Lee + White, where Wild Heaven West End is located. The property management company is shifting from complimentary parking to a paid system.
For this event, you will not have to pay for parking. However, you need to engage with the new system upon arrival by starting a “parking session” at the posted signs (via the app or QR code). Wild Heaven will provide a validation code for free parking for all attendees. You will still need to register your cars in the system before validating your parking with Wild Heaven once the system is fully in place.
Looking ahead, please know that under Wild Heaven’s lease terms, neither their guests nor our event attendees will ever be charged for parking.
If you have any trouble, please see us at the check in table in the Garden Room.

Rally: Stand Up for Science National Day of Action
2026-03-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Corner of Ralph McGill and Garden Park, 700 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30312, United States
Time

Saturday, March 7
3 – 4pm EDT

Location

Corner of Ralph McGill and Garden Park
Atlanta, GA 30312

One year after the movement-defining Stand Up For Science protest, organizers are returning to the streets on SATURDAY MARCH 7th, 2026 to save science, protect health, and defend democracy! The Stand Up for Science National Day of Action.
Science and public research are under attack in this country. Indiscriminate cuts to federal research agencies and political interference are causing research studies to be paused, programs halted, and communications muzzled.
Join community members, representatives, researchers, healthcare providers, advocates, and allies as we speak out against these attacks. We’re demanding a return to well funded, scientifically sound, research and public health programming that is free from political interference.

Accessibility

Mainly flat ground
No stairs or steps

Red Wiggler Wrangling – DIY Worm Farming
2026-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Salem-Panola Library, 5137 Salem Rd, Stonecrest, Georgia, 30038
Ready to befriend some of Earth’s most hardworking (and surprisingly adorable) little recyclers? Join us for a hands-on worm-farming adventure! RSVP to snag one of only 15 worm-farm kits (one per family/group) during this combo mini-lecture and interactive workshop.
Click here to register via the Atlanta Science Festival Website.
Worm farming, also known as vermiculture, uses special composting worms that can turn kitchen scraps into rich, garden-ready nutrients up to three times faster than a traditional compost pile, all with less effort. We’ll be spotlighting our superstar species, the humble Red Wiggler: resilient, low-maintenance, and perfectly content living quietly indoors or outside.
Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit messy. If you’re concerned about transporting your new worm system home, feel free to bring a towel or tarp.

Athens Mayoral Candidate Forum on Energy and the Environment
2026-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St, Athens, 30606, United States
Date: 04/27/2026
Time: 6:30pm
Location: ACC Library Auditorium – 2025 Baxter St, Athens, GA
Join your community for this Non-partisan mayoral candidate forum on local issues related to energy and the environment. The forum is free and open to all!
Candidates will be asked to address energy and environmental issues that impact all Athenians.
Hosted by: Coalition of Athens Scientists, Planning Committee for Candidate Forum on Energy and the Environment, ACC Library
Athens Candidate Forum

Wetlands On Trial: A Lunch Hour Deep Dive
2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/wetlands-on-trial-a-lunch-hour-deep-dive/
Time & Location
Apr 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom
About the Event
Join us to learn about the history of our case, Glynn Environmental Coalition, Inc. et al. v. Sea Island Acquisition, LLC. From the early investigations and the initial filing in 2019, to actions in the 11th Circuit, and our recent Supreme Court petition. We’ll unpack the case in plain language, explore what’s at risk, and discuss how these decisions impact water quality, wildlife, and our community.
Hear from experts and advocates as they provide insight into the case and what it could mean for the future of our local ecosystems. Bring your lunch and your questions for this timely and informative discussion. Whether you’re new to the issue or already involved, this webinar will help you better understand what’s happening—and why it matters.

RSVP Now
Learn more: The Brunswick News

CST: Compost 101
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Doghead Farm, 1103 Birch Street SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310, United States
May 2nd, 2026
10am-1pm
Doghead Farm
1103 Birch Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Come learn about composting with our friends at Concrete Jungle! In order to self-sustain in agriculture practices, keeping the nutrients cycling into our soil is a key step. And create less food waste that breaks down into more harmful greenhouse gasses in landfills! Grow cool plants and eat cool food!
We will be going over the ins-and-outs of how compost works, how to start your own compost, and practice some hands on techniques using our 3-bin compost system at our farm. We invite you to stick around after the workshop to volunteer on our farm!
Schedule:
10am – 11am: Compost 101 with Sci4GA
11am – 1pm: Farm day
Concrete jungle has a signup form here
