Science, Lightbulb Cafes in 2016

The Penn Science Café and Penn Lightbulb Café lecture series spotlight research in the sciences and social science, arts, and the humanities, respectively. Free and open to the public, the talks are produced by University Communications in conjunction with the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) and feature some of the most illuminating and interesting researchers at the University.

The 2016 schedule includes: Michael Platt, the James S. Riepe University Professor of Neuroscience in the Perelman School of Medicine, professor of psychology in SAS, and professor of marketing in the Wharton School, discussing “Friendship and Your Brain” at the Jan. 26 Science Café; Peter Decherney, professor of English and cinema studies in SAS at the Feb. 9 Lightbulb Café on “Hollywood’s Past and Future”; Michael Weisberg, chair and professor of philosophy in SAS on “Public (Mis)understanding of Evolution” at the March 1 Science Café; and Brenda Casper, chair and professor of biology in SAS on “Studying Climate Change in a Land of Nomads: How Species Will Respond to New Conditions in the Mongolian Steppe” at the March 15 Science Café.

All talks take place at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., at 6 p.m. and are followed by an audience Q&A session. Café goers can enjoy 5 to 6 p.m. happy hour specials. RSVP not required. Seating is limited. For a complete lineup, go to www.upenn.edu/pennnews/sciencecafe.