For those of us who enjoy learning about science and appreciate a good time, Science Pub is a dream come true. Science Pub is an informal get-together where the speakers are leading researchers and scientists in the field, and questions are encouraged. Topics are focused on advances in science and technology that directly affect our lives. Science Pub is held the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm at Cozmic Pizza at 199 W 8th Ave., and is designed for adults.

When: The 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00pm
Where: Cozmic Pizza,

The Science Pub is open to anyone and everyone, no RSVP required. Science Pub is meant for adults. Tell your friends, and we hope to see you there!


Thursday, July 10
The Evolution of Open Fracture Care: From Plaster to Titanium
Open (or compound) fractures are one of the most problematic injuries, presenting formidable challenges to physicians and surgeons for centuries. Learn about the history of fracture care - from wooden splints and plaster-of-paris bandages to state-of-the-art stainless steel, polymer fibers, and titanium implants. We'll discuss applicable biomechanical principles of fracture care, case histories, and surgical and x-ray imaging, and discover all that happens when "bones ain't where they're supposed to be."

Thomas K. Wuest, MD, directed the development and completion of the Slocum Center for Orthopedics and Sportsmedicine in Eugene, OR, where he is now president. He is a fellow of the Orthopedic Trauma Association and was a principal in the establishment of the Orthopedic Trauma Service at Sacred Heart Medical Center as a regional referral center for complex skeletal injuries and fracture care.


Thursday, August 14
Cleaning Up Polluted Places: Using Science and Law to Protect the Planet
Some of the most devastating environmental disasters happen in countries with few scientists and even fewer legal safeguards against polluters. Discover how scientists at the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW) are helping communities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America identify toxic emissions, hold polluters accountable, and win environmental justice. At this Science Pub, we'll learn about conducting air, water, and soil testing in remote parts of the world, and how lab results translate into relief for disadvantaged communities. Hear reports from South Africa, Kenya, Peru, Argentina, Malaysia, and more.

Mark Chernaik, PhD, JD, has served as staff scientist at the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide for more than 15 years. Chernaik has traveled around the globe to help uncover environmental abuse, promote sustainable solutions, and enforce the human right to a healthy environment.


Thursday, September 11
Spinach on the Side: E. coli in Our Lives with Jay Mellies, Ph.D.
Though we enjoy one of the safest food supplies in the world, occasional outbreaks of infectious disease associated with eating are inevitable. Join us for a discussion of current research on E. coli O157 disease spread by fresh produce, why these outbreaks occur, and how our own personal food handling and purchasing habits can help minimize contact with infectious agents.

Jay Mellies, Ph.D, is an associate professor of biology at Reed College in Portland. He was an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at the Max-Planck-Institute for Infectious Biology in Tuebingen, Germany, and a Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Maryland School of Medicine, and his current long-term research goal is to study the molecular mechanisms of how E. coli causes disease.