Rockdale Science Festival
921 North Main St. NW, Conyers, GA 30012 921 North Main St. NW, Conyers, GA, United StatesJoin us as we spread vital science information into the Conyers community!
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Jazz Hands: Athens Edition – Star Wars Special
Hendershots 237 Prince Ave, Athens, GAMay 4 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm EDT Doors open 7pm Hendershots, 237 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30601 Science can be seriously funny! We have the evidence to prove it** **not really 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…
$12 – $15
Environmental Justice in South DeKalb: Water Testing Training
Everett Park 5106 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GALocation: Everett Park, 5106 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038 Date: Sunday May 19th Time: 11am Description: Following our series of environmental justice forums in South DeKalb this year, the greatest community need became clear. Much more information about the health threats present is needed. While our data science branch continues to collect and examine information…
Free
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The Science of Choice: Why Ranked Choice Voting Isn’t Just for Politics
Mutation Brewing Company 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GAThe Science of Choice: Why Ranked Choice Voting Isn't Just for Politics Tuesday, May 21st 7pm-9pm In-Person and Streaming Location: Mutation Brewing, 5825 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, We will be in the Speakeasy at Mutation, Straight ahead from the main entrance in the back. Ask at the Bar if the door is…
$5 – $10
Climate Survival Training: Starting Your Summer Garden
Edgewood Community Learning Garden 57 Mayson Ave NE, Atlanta, GALocation: Edgewood Community Learning Garden 57 Mayson Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317 Date: Sunday May 26th Time: 11am-12:30pm Educators: co-taught by Emily and Taffany from Wylde Center Description: You know about the benefits of growing your own garden: food, well-being, healthy land, pollinators and more! But how do you get started? We will do a tour…
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Environmental Justice & Climate Protection Conference
Join us for our 3rd annual Environmental Justice and Climate Protection conference, June 13 & 14, Savannah, GA! This conference joins together academics, community organizers, local businesses, and policymakers to focus on actions that are working in our communities right now to create positive change around resiliency, preparedness, and proactive change. Your input and participation…
Sci4Ga Monthly Membership Meeting
OnlineSci4Ga Monthly Membership Meeting Learn about upcoming events, outreach skills, and opportunities in your community. On Thursday July 11th, we will HAVE OUR FIRST MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING. These meetings (open to everyone) are your chance to have a say in what Science for Georgia is focusing on and to find ways to help out. Sci4Ga…
Free
Climate Survival Training: Growing Edible Mushrooms at Home
Unearthing Farms 1534 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GeorgiaFood resiliency means having diverse sources of nutrients so that when one fails, you have options. Mushrooms can be a great source of nutrients and are totally possible to grow at home. Our friend Xander will train us on spores and how to inoculate and care for your own mushroom log, and potentially also how to do this with local strains you find in your backyard! Parking is free at the farm and all are welcome!
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Georgia Science Junction – Navigating the Flow: Visualizing How Water is Managed
Manuel's Tavern 602 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GAHave you ever wondered how utilities and governments understand, plan and manage the vast amounts of water flowing through their communities? Hear the planning and global information systems perspective. What tools exist to map out the array of water infrastructure in your communities? How are national and local data utilized to understand and plan for an array of water related challenges? From raining and rivers to treatment and taps, we’ll give a high-level overview with interactive mapping and imagery. Hopefully by the end you know a little more about how communities manage water, and how data, science, and city planning come together to build more resilient and reliable systems.
$5 – $10
Sci4Ga Monthly Membership Meeting
OnlineSci4Ga Monthly Membership Meeting Learn about upcoming events, outreach skills, and opportunities in your community. Meeting agenda will go out the day before the meeting. These meetings (open to everyone) are your chance to have a say in what Science for Georgia is focusing on and to find ways to help out. Sci4Ga Membership
Free
Georgia Energy Burden Community Event
Atlanta Utility Works 2903 RN Martin St., East Point, GAOnline and In-person Georgia Institute of Technology in partnership with the Sierra Club in Georgia released an energy burden report highlighting the oversized financial burden Black households face in Georgia. The report shows how Black households in Georgia face disproportionately high energy burdens, including historic discrimination and disinvestment in infrastructure. The report goes a step further…
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