Vermont Chapter
of
Sigma Xi

Café Scientifique

Sigma Xi is leading a revolution in communicating science in the U.S. This revolution is taking place in cafés, bars, bookstores, libraries, museums and theaters. Science Cafés help the public connect with science. Scientists and engineers informally share their research during a conversational exchange in a friendly setting. Through working with key partners, encouraging members to participate and supporting its chapters, Sigma Xi continues to be at the forefront of promoting and supporting Science Cafés around the country.

Café Schedule:

November 19th - Event Flyer
Topic: "Food Pathogens: Is there an app for that?"  Using infrared light, customers will soon be able to detect bad chemical agents, toxins, pathogenic organisms, and explosives in our everyday life.  What does this mean for our future?  Are hospitals a safe haven for individuals?  Why isn't the government funding improvements in detecting pathogens?  Join Ken Puzey, Owner, QuantaSpec Inc., for a fascinating conversation in ECHO's salon. 

• FREE salon event for 21+.

• Cash Bar opens at 6:30 pm.

• Discussion begins at 7:00 pm.

• FREE hors d'oeuvres; sponsored by Vermont Chapter of Sigma Xi.

Any questions? Contact Linda Bowden: lbowden@echovermont.org

Next Cafe Scientifique: January 21, 2010.  Topic: "Do you have a male or female brain?"

General Information Links:

http://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/public/cafe.shtml

http://www.sciencecafes.org/