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SUMMARY:AST: Making Positive Climate Impact with Hazel
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is panic-inducing. Some change requires action by state\, federal\, and world governments to deal with the enormity of the problem. But\, as a single individual\, what can you do that has a real impact?A local Atlanta startup has an answer! Come learn about Hazel\, a new mobile app that makes it simple and fun to support carbon removal projects that reverse climate change. Their team is trying to change the way users approach the carbon removal marketplace and make it fun to have a direct impact.Panel Includes: Ed Thomas\, CEO and Founder of 412 TechnologyNicki Spencer\, Head of Partnerships for 412 TechnologyEri Saikawa\, PhD\, Associate Prog\, Dept of Env Sciences\, Dept of Env Health\, Emory University
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/ast-making-positive-climate-impact-with-hazel/
LOCATION:Environmental Justice Take Action Forum and Listening Session
CATEGORIES:Atlanta Science Tavern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch Time Table Talk - A Celebration of DEI and Science
DESCRIPTION:Zoom \n\n\n\nJoin WIB-Atlanta as we congratulate our 2022 DEI Grant Award Winner\, Science for Georgia. Sci4Ga is a nonprofit dedicated to improving communication between scientists and the public\, increasing public engagement with science\, and advocating for the responsible use of science in public policy.   \n\n\n\nOn February 17th at 1 p.m.\, our organizations will host a low-key\, virtual table talk about making science more welcoming for all. Eat your lunch while Juliet Chin Hart inspires us\, and then for dessert\, break into discussion rooms. Each breakout room “table” will be responsible for getting to know each other and for picking one simple action that anyone can do in the next two months that can spread science and make it more diverse.
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/lunch-time-table-talk-a-celebration-of-dei-and-science/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Special Event
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SUMMARY:AST: Chaos to New Order: Psychedelics on the Brain
DESCRIPTION:For decades\, strict drug laws rendered practically impossible research on psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin and lysergic acid. Recent years\, however\, have seen an explosion of studies into these substances and their effects at nearly every level of analysis. Cognitive neuroscientist Bradley Cooke will discuss recent research findings\, interpret the effects of psychedelics on consciousness\, and look at what value such substances hold for psychotherapy.
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/ast-chaos-to-new-order-psychedelics-on-the-brain/
LOCATION:Mark and Tony
CATEGORIES:Atlanta Science Tavern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260420T022435
CREATED:20211227T172024Z
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SUMMARY:Science Tales & Trails: Intro to the GA General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Online Event – Zoom \n\n\n\nWant to learn how to engage with your local government in Georgia? This workshop will discuss it all—from how bills become laws to how the state budget is created. We also look at the various governmental structures that local jurisdictions can adopt\, and the current policy issues affecting Georgia. By knowing the inner workings of state and local governments\, we learn how to effectively make change at the state and local levels.
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/science-tales-trails-intro-to-the-ga-general-assembly/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T203000
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CREATED:20211028T014035Z
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SUMMARY:AST: EXPLORE THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVERLANDS
DESCRIPTION:The Chattahoochee RiverLands is an initiative to introduce the metro Atlanta community to its river. Walt Ray with the Trust for Public Land will share the overarching goals of the Chattahoochee RiverLands and will outline what the big idea is.
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/ast-explore-the-chattahoochee-riverlands/
LOCATION:GCV-Education-Fund
CATEGORIES:Atlanta Science Tavern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T190000
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CREATED:20210923T150644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T150644Z
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SUMMARY:AST: THINK LIKE A SCIENTIST
DESCRIPTION:Think like a scientist. But first\, know the process.  Join us as Jasmine George demystifies.
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/ast-think-like-a-scientist/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Atlanta Science Tavern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T090000
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SUMMARY:SciTober Fest 2021
DESCRIPTION:O \n\n\n\nScience For Georgia\, in partnership with IEEE Women in Engineering – Atlanta\, IEEE Young Professionals\, and Association of Women in Science – Georgia Chapter\, welcome you to our annual SciTober Fest. This celebration of science (and beer) is sponsored by Monday Night Brewing and Garnish & Gather. \n\n\n\nScientists and friends of science can network\, share ideas\, and get involved in their community and make a difference in the upcoming year!
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/scitober-fest-2021/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T120000
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CREATED:20210923T160702Z
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SUMMARY:ST&T:ALCOHOL MISUSE & LUNGS: WHEN SUPERHEROES LOSE THEIR SUPERPOWERS
DESCRIPTION:“How much alcohol is ‘safe’ to drink?” “Alcohol affects the lungs??? How?” In this Science Tales and Trails\, we’ll discover the answers to these questions and more! 
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/sttalcohol-misuse-lungs-when-superheroes-lose-their-superpowers/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T190000
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CREATED:20210826T185406Z
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SUMMARY:AST: RESTORING THE SATILLA RIVER: A LESSON IN GRASSROOTS SUCCESS
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how Scientists\, Community members\, and Students worked together to convince the government to address a 90-year-old man-made ecological problem.
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/ast-restoring-the-satilla-river-a-lesson-in-grassroots-success/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Atlanta Science Tavern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210828T190000
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SUMMARY:AST: ELEPHANT TRUNKS: A NEW GRASP ON ROBOTICS
DESCRIPTION:Join Andrew Schulz\, PhD Candidate at Georgia Tech in Mechanical Engineering for this fabulous talk. 
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/ast-elephant-trunks-a-new-grasp-on-robotics/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Atlanta Science Tavern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T120000
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CREATED:20210804T193816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T193816Z
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SUMMARY:ST&T COMMON MARKET – SUSTAINABLE FARMING
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we talk with Bill Green from the Common Market as he talks about sustainable farming.
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/stt-common-market-sustainable-farming/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T150000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Business Practices
DESCRIPTION:This virtual meetup is a production of Science for Georgia.RSVP for FREE here: http://bit.ly/SUSBIZ__________ \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nIssues of climate change\, carbon emissions\, food waste\, and social justice represent just a few of the overwhelming topics that demand our attention. Join us to learn about specific\, feasible actions that every business (and individual) can do to help advance economic\, environmental\, and social efforts towards a more sustainable future. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nSarah Ku is a PhD candidate at Georgia State University studying marketing and international business. Her research examines strategic business opportunities of sustainability\, with specific interests in food waste\, insects\, and circular systems. \n\n\n\nCan’t make it or missed the event? Subscribe to get notified when our recorded events are posted: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScienceforGeorgia
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/sustainable-business-practices/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T140000
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SUMMARY:Conserving endangered biodiversity in the Atlantic forest of Misiones\, Argentina
DESCRIPTION:Note:\n\nThis virtual event is produced by the Atlanta Botanical Garden as part of their ongoing Science Café series.\nIt is free and open to the public\, but Zoom registration is required here\nIf you register you will receive instructions on how to join the event.\n\n\nDr. Karen DeMatteo\nSenior Lecturer\, Environmental Studies. Washington University\nResearch Scientist\, Department of Biology\, Washington University\nAdjunct Research Associate\, WildCare Institute at the Saint Louis Zoo \nThis talk will highlight ongoing efforts to conserve the largest remnant of Atlantic forest\, one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. While the province of Misiones occupies only 1% of Argentina’s surface\, it is classified as the nation’s capital of biodiversity. However\, 50% of the region’s unique ecosystem is unprotected\, in a fragmented landscape matrix\, and in one of the country’s poorest provinces. Using a collaborative\, multipronged\, bottom-up approach there is hope to stop the loss of native forest\, protect watersheds\, promote reforestation\, improve human health\, and ensure long-term survival of its flora and fauna. \nKaren DeMatteo is a biologist that has used a broad range of techniques to understand basic biology and ecological interactions that occur at both the species and community level. For the majority of the year\, she can be found at Washington University in St. Louis teaching courses on the applications and use of GIS (Geographic Information System) for the Environmental Studies Program. The rest of the year\, she can be found applying these spatial mapping techniques and genetic analyses to data collected with conservation detection dogs in Misiones\, Argentina\, as a co-Director of Proyecto Zorro Pitoco. In addition to this research focused at conserving the largest fragment of Atlantic forest\, she is involved with directing hands-on training courses with Argentinean students\, securing the participation of private landowners in the biological corridor\, and supporting the anti-poaching efforts of provincial park guards.
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/dr-karen-dematteo/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Atlanta Science Tavern
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210416
DTSTAMP:20260420T022435
CREATED:20210403T230556Z
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SUMMARY:SciComm Academy
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to advocate for science\, but they all start with good communication.\n\n\nEveryone has a voice. Maximize yours to effectively advocate for yourself\, your science\, and your fellow humans. \n\nVisit the SciComm Academy website to learn more about this regularly occurring workshop and sign up here \nNote: the fee covers the entire workshop\, not just day 1
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/scicomm-academy/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:SciComm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T235959
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CREATED:20210827T215308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T215308Z
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SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt to the Sea
DESCRIPTION:An online (and in person) journey through Georgia’s Connected Waterways – featuring stops from 12 amazing water organizations around the state. Complete every online stop by Oct 31 to qualify for prizes.
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/scavenger-hunt-to-the-sea/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022435
CREATED:20210403T222512Z
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SUMMARY:Georgia Women in STEM
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Women’s History Month\, join AWIS Georgia for a virtual discussion with trailblazing Georgia women representing multiple STEM sectors and career stages.\nSpeakers will include:\n\nCDC Deputy Director\, Dr. Anne Schuchat;\nGeorgia Power Northwest Regional Director\, Cassandra Wheeler\nFounder and President of D&S Microwave\, Theresa Brunasso\nAssistant Professor of Information Science at CU-Boulder\, Dr. Casey Feisler; and\nNICHD-funded Postdoctoral Researcher with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai\, Dr. Shannon Romano\n\nParticipate in Q&A\, meet the speakers during breakouts\, engage in speed networking\, and more!
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/georgia-women-in-stem/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201219T150000
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Cycle of Environmental Health Disparities
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Dr. Leslie Rubin\, Dr. Dana Barr\, Dr. Julie Herbstman\, Dr. Cappy Collins\, and Dr. Peggy Gallagher\n\n\n\nFor those that live in poverty\, an unhealthy environment can contribute to being trapped in a cycle of poverty.  \n\n\n\nThe effects of this vicious cycle have been highlighted by the COVID-19 epidemic.  \n\n\n\nWhile there are so many things that need fixing right now\, the journey of a 1000 miles begins with one step\, and there are several positive things we can all do\, right now\, to create change and build good habits that are healthy for us\, our communities\, AND the earth. \n\n\n\nThis Atlanta Science Tavern will feature a panel discussion about successful programs and how these can be translated to other locations throughout Georgia.
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/breaking-the-cycle-of-environmental-health-disparities/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Atlanta Science Tavern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T153000
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SUMMARY:2020: A Trace Odyssey on the Georgia Coast
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Dr. Anthony (Tony) MartinThe 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 always obvious to casual visitors on the coast. In this lively and visually compelling presentation\, Anthony (Tony) Martin will tell us how to detect the clues to these histories via the study of plant and animal traces on the Georgia coast. For instance\, how did trace fossils enable geologists to discover the remains of ancient barrier islands on the coastal plain of Georgia? How do traces show that Georgia barrier island ecosystems\, such as maritime forests\, salt marshes\, dunes\, and beaches\, are the products of plant and animal behaviors? What about human traces on the Georgia coast\, such as Native American shell rings on Sapelo Island\, ballast islands from slave ships\, and the effects of invasive species? And what about the ultimate human trace\, climate change: what are its anticipated effects on the coast\, and how can plant and animal traces help us predict what will happen? Please join us and learn the answers to these questions and more about our fabulous Georgia coast.About the Speaker:Anthony (Tony) Martin is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Environmental Sciences at Emory University\, where he has taught a variety of classes in geology\, paleontology\, and environmental sciences for 30 years. He has a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Georgia\, and his research specialty is ichnology\, the study of modern and ancient traces caused by animal behavior\, such as tracks\, trails\, burrows\, and nests. He has published more than 150 research articles and abstracts on a variety of modern and fossil traces and is the author of eight books\, including Life Traces of the Georgia Coast\, Dinosaurs Without Bones\, The Evolution Underground. His latest book is Tracking the Golden Isles\, published by University of Georgia Press in May 2020. In 2015\, in recognition of his accomplishments in scientific exploration and public outreach\, he was elected as a Fellow in The Explorers Club and a Fellow in the Geological Society of America. He\, his wife Ruth Schowalter\, and their two rambunctious cats (Tao and Sapelo) live in Decatur\, Georgia. \n\n\n\nDETAILS \n\n\n\n – This virtual meetup is a production of Science for Georgia.– You can join this event by clicking on the following link around the time the meetup is scheduled to begin: http://bit.ly/2020Trace– Be advised\, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are the preferred browsers for this event. Other browsers\, such as Safari\, may not work at all. \n\n\n\nHow to join the online event in Teams:On the day of the event\, follow the Microsoft Teams meeting link. You can choose to join on the web (Use Chrome\, Edge\, or Firefox) or via the Teams app. You can enter your name to join as a guest if you don’t have a Teams account (someone will let you in from the lobby soon).For more information about Teams see: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/join-a-teams-meeting-078e9868-f1aa-4414-8bb9-ee88e9236ee4
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/2020-a-trace-odyssey-on-the-georgia-coast/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Atlanta Science Tavern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T080000
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SUMMARY:How do vaccines cause immunity in people and why doesn’t it always work?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Dr. Weiping Cao and Dr. Zachary EndeWhen germs (e.g.\, bacteria or viruses) invade the body\, they cause illness. Vaccines can prevent this from happening. Vaccines can be made from attenuated or inactivated germs or part of the germ structures\, which help develop immunity by imitating an infection without causing disease. Once the imitation infection goes away\, the body is left with specific memory cells which will remember how to fight the specific virus in the future. However\, flu viruses can change over time and the human body sometimes fails to develop sufficient immunity. Under these circumstances\, you can still fall sick despite being vaccinated against the virus. The development of improved vaccines including universal influenza vaccines that could provide protection against all subtypes of influenza viruses is a global effort.About the Speakers:Dr. Weiping Cao\, MBBS\, PhD\, is a trained physician and immunologist. Dr. Cao’s research focuses on understanding the host immune response to influenza virus infection and vaccination with the goal of developing novel vaccine adjuvants and antimicrobial strategies to provide enhanced protection against virus infection. Dr. Cao has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers and was a speaker at several prestigious conferences.Zachary Ende\, PhD\, is a viral immunologist who currently studies vaccine induced immune responses to the influenza virus\, focusing on antibodies. He previously studied the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from 2008 to 2018 and is an author on >20 peer-reviewed scientific articles. \n\n\n\nDETAILS: – This virtual meetup is a production of Science for Georgia.– You can join this event by clicking on the following link around the time the meetup is scheduled to begin: http://bit.ly/SCIvax1– Be advised\, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are the preferred browsers for this event. Other browsers\, such as Safari\, may not work at all.  \n\n\n\n\n\nOn the day of the event\, follow the Microsoft Teams meeting link. You can choose to join on the web (Use Chrome\, Edge\, or Firefox) or via the Teams app. You can enter your name to join as a guest if you don’t have a Teams account (someone will let you in from the lobby soon). \n\n\n\nFor more information about Teams see: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/join-a-teams-meeting-078e9868-f1aa-4414-8bb9-ee88e9236ee4
URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/how-do-vaccines-cause-immunity-in-people-and-why-doesnt-it-always-work/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Science Tales & Trails
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