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[PAST EVENT] A Scientist Walks Into a Bar: Graduate Student Edition

April 15, 2019
6:30pm - 8pm
Location
Alewerks Brewing Company Satellite Taproom, 5711-36 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Access & Features
  • Open to the public
VIMS graduate student talks with attendees

The Alewerks Brewing Company Satellite Taproom in Williamsburg will be our host as three Virginia Institute of Marine Science graduate students give 5-minute fast-talks on the important research they are conducting. Talks will take place every 30 minutes. Drop in, interact with the students, and enter to win door prizes and discounts. Students will have posters of their research and be available to talk with you between presentations. Topics and speakers for the night include: 

6:30 PM    Zoop Soup (and Poop): Why you should care about zooplankton by Kristen Sharpe

7:00 PM    The End of the Line: An inside scoop  by Gail Schwieterman

7:30 PM    Of Crabs and Clams: Building armor under stress by Kathy Longmire

Please note that this event is taking place at the Alewerks Satellite Taproom located in the Williamsburg Premium Outlets. While there is no food service at this location, you are welcome to pick up dinner on your way and bring it in to enjoy while listening to science!

This event is free, open to the public, and registration is not required. For more information call VIMS Outreach at 804-684-7061 or email programs@vims.edu.  

 


Contact

VIMS Outreach, programs@vims.edu, 804-684-7061