Mad Scientist Tea Parties @ The Edge

Mad Scientist Tea Parties @ The Edge

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Posted 2012-06-04 by West End Girlfollow

Tue 25 Sep 2012 - Sat 20 Oct 2012

If you think that science has to be dull and stuffy, think again. A series of Mad Scientist Tea Parties hosted by The Edge (at the State Library of Queensland) will remind you of all that is strange, fascinating and beautiful about the scientific world.

This is a rare chance to sit down under the stars and hear from some intriguing Brisbane scientists, while enjoying a pot of tea with like-minded folks. The first tea party was held on 15 May, and featured scientist Svenja Kratz talking about her work in 'bio-media art', where she brings together applied biology and art (the mind boggles).

Later tea parties included QUT Research Fellow Keith Armstong, also talking about science and art, and scientist Drew Titmarsh, who discussed 'futurist microbioreactor array technology' (whew!).

Two new tea parties have just been announced for September and October.

On Tuesday 25 September there'll be a talk on the philosophy of the universe, while Saturday 20 October will offer perspectives on creation mythology. As far as I can tell, the speakers haven't yet been publicly announced but, based on past talent, I'm sure they'll be good.

The session on the 25th will also feature short talks by scientific types who've been participating in the Spoken Science workshop , which teaches scientists how to explain their research in an engaging (as opposed to snooze-inducing) way.


Whether you're normally into science or not, I reckon a tea party is probably the most enjoyable way to get your head around this kind of geeky stuff. After all, where better to reflect on the universe than under the stars on a beautiful Brisbane night...

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!date 25/09/2012 -- 20/10/2012
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