WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University is bringing science out of the classroom and into the community with a new Science on Tap series, offering free monthly talks by university experts at Barnaby’s Restaurant on South High Street.
The series opens on Tuesday, September 16, at 6 p.m., with Dr. Elliott Arnold from the Department of Earth and Space Sciences leading a program titled “Disentangling the Subtleties of Climate Change through Observation and Inference: How can looking into the past help us salvage our future?”
Each month, a different faculty member will present new research and ideas in a relaxed, informal setting. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions, join discussions, and connect with fellow science enthusiasts while enjoying Barnaby’s food and drink menu.
The initiative is modeled after similar programs nationwide that combine scientific presentations with casual dining to make complex concepts more accessible. Dr. Christopher Roemmele, associate professor and assistant chair of Earth and Space Sciences, directs the program. “My goal is to promote science and science literacy,” Roemmele said. “We do a lot of teaching, but we also do great research here, and that should be communicated.”
The next event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, when Dr. Manuela Ramalho from the Department of Biology will present “Ants Under the Influence … of Evolution, not Beer!” Additional talks will continue monthly through the academic year.
Parking is available at the Bicentennial Parking Garage across the street from Barnaby’s. The series is free and open to the public.
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