Saturday, September 9, 2017

2 upcoming events!

1:     Nola Skeptics in the Pub Social  Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017    7:00 PM   
3001 Tchoupitoulas St (near Louisiana St.)
New Orleans, LA 70115 
This will just be a meet-n-chat: Bring ideas for other types of meetings--  
Look for a small group of friendly people, with a small, appropriate placard.

We do not have a reserved table. 

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2: Free Showing of Film:

“The troubling story of how a cadre of influential scientists have clouded public understanding of scientific facts to advance a political and economic agenda."


Wednesday, September 27, 2017,  7 pm
The Blue House.1700 S. Rampart St., New Orleans
Refreshments  |  Film  |  Discussion





Thursday, August 31, 2017

Great event last night!

Despite the dire weather threats, the sun came out. We had a very nice event: Swampy Science Social Club, last night at the Blue House. Dr. Laurie Earls (Tulane) spoke on "From outcast to innovator:  The molecular origins of diversity in the human brain and how diverse minds navigate modern society."

In a fascinating and participative way, she covered neuroscience research on personality, identity, ability and more. She covered highlights of her own research on 22q11DS, the second most common human genetic mutation. It is a complex deletion with diverse physical and psychiatric manifestations. 


We thank Dr. Earls for her wonderful presentation, all the participants for coming out and the Blue House for the venue. We look forward to future events.


Wednesday, August 30, 2017

WE'RE STILL ON!!!

For Swampy Science tonight at the Blue House, 7 pm.
DESPITE the weather!!!
See ya there. Snacks, beverages, great science and nice people!!


Thursday, August 10, 2017

ECLIPSE INFORMATION

NASA Interactive Eclipse Map --Shows extent of eclipse for any point in the US.
(You have to go to the web site, can't embed interactive map)

Here is a good podcast about the eclipse: Big Picture Science  "Eclipsing all other shows"

New Orleans will have about 75% eclipse, at about 2 pm.

You can get safe eclipse viewing glasses at Lowe's for about 2 dollars.

Announcing Nola Skeptics in the Pub: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017


Nola Skeptics in the Pub Social  Meeting
Wednesday, Aug 16, 2017    7:00 PM   

Nola Brewing Company
3001 Tchoupitoulas St (near Louisiana St.),
New Orleans, LA 70115

This will just be a meet-n-chat: Bring ideas for other types of meetings--  


We do not have a reserved table.

Look for a group of friendly people, with a small, appropriate placard.

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Announcing Next "Swampy Science Social Club" presentation



Announcing:

"From outcast to innovator:  The molecular origins of diversity in the human brain and how diverse minds navigate modern society"

A presentation by:

Dr. Laurie R. Earls, of Tulane Brain Institute.

Please join us Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at 7 pm at the Blue House, 1700 S. Ramparts, New Orleans, LA

Refreshments provided.

High-powered science in an informal setting.  This promises to be a fascinating discussion of how the brain works, especially with regard to cognitive biases. 

FREE!!

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Announcing Nola Skeptics in the Pub: July 19, 2017

Join us for the usual libations and friendly chatting with like-minded Skeptics.
We usually meet the 3rd Wed of the month.
7 pm, Nola Brewery.

We do not have a reserved table.
Look for a small group of friendly people, with a small, appropriate placard.