What is the Denver Café Scientifique?
The Denver Café began in November 2003, making in now the oldest in the Americas, one of the largest in the world, and, we modestly claim, the best.
Grady Booch, Chief Scientist at IBM, who spoke at the Café in 2004, wrote: "While I typically speak only to fellow geeks, this was absolutely the most refreshing encounter I've had in a very long time. It's wonderful to be among a group of such intelligent and diverse people who are passionate about pursuing knowledge and understanding." Dennis Van Gerven said of his talk: "I can honestly say I haven't had that much fun without losing consciousness in years!" Gene Abrams, who had to be convinced that Security would protect him from the angry mob if he tried to talk about mathematics, wrote: " In what ranks as one of the most satisfying and rewarding opportunities of my career, I had the privilege to share what I do with a group of tavern-goers who were thirsting for more than just the local microbrew." Dr. Connie Price described her talk about antibiotic-resistant MRSA as "Probably one of the most fun things I've done in my career."
Everyone is welcome!
Because we get a large crowd (you may have to stand), it isn't practical to serve meals at the tables. We invite you to come early and get dinner in the regular restaurant, or wait until we're through (about 8 PM) and eat then. The Wynkoop's food is great! There is bar service throughout the session, and the Wynkoop people have generously offered to provide snacks for our guests.
Café Scientifique meetings are FREE. The Wynkoop is generously providing the facility; we buy our own food and drinks. Seating is limited, and the event is popular, so you may want to arrive around 6 PM to be sure of getting a seat. PLEASE don't bring in chairs from the restaurant! It deprives the Wynkoop of its profits, and we don't want them to be unhappy with us!
News 8 January 2010: A really sweet interview with Norm Pace, our recent microbiology speaker, is on line; it's mostly about his unusual hobbies and interests.
News 1 November 2009: 1,061 people participated in the Gorilla Run in LoDo Denver yesterday, thus earning a place in the Guiness Book of Records for most people in one place at one time in gorilla costumes. That book must make gripping reading.
News 23 October 2009: The Space Station is constantly getting bigger. USA Today has a terrific animation of its growth over the years. Watch the pieces come together as they are sent up from Earth.
News 29 September 2009: Dr. Adit Ginde, our September speaker, discusses his recent work on disease in the elderly and vitamin D levels on Colorado Matters on Colorado Public Radio.
News 31 August 2009: They are still bickering over the Laetoli hominid footprints, which Charles Musiba discussed with us at the Café. Choices are to leave them buried (which wasn't working well), to construct a protective museum over them (Dr. Musiba's preference) or to dig them all out and move them to a museum in a Tanzanian city. The story is reported here.
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The Colorado Café Scientifique is organized by an informal group of President's Teaching Scholars and other faculty from CU and other institutions up and down the Front Range, as well as students, science types from industry and government, and science buffs. We welcome your input, including ideas for speakers and topics. Bring them with you to the next Café, or e-mail them and any questions to the organizer, John Cohen.
This site was developed by Cheri Milliron. Colorado Café Sci logo © 2006 by Helen Macfarlane.
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