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Techniquest in Cardiff, Wales, has just such a program with a variety of
interesting topics and speakers. Contact Rachel Dodds, email
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Cheers, Sue.
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Dr. Sue Cavell, Head of Research and Evaluation
Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff, UK. CF10 5BW
Tel: +44 (0) 29 20 475 475 ext 223
Fax: +44 (0) 29 20 482 517
Web: http://www.techniquest.org
Techniquest is a Company Limited by Guarantee,
registered in England and Wales, no. 1955696
It is a registered charity, no. 517722
> From: Michelle Nichols <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Informal Science Education Network <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:20:07 -0600
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Cafe Scientifique?
>
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> Are there any science centers that have partnered with local bars or
> restaurants to present scientist-led programs at the location of the bar
> or restaurant (not at the science center)? We have been alerted to the
> Cafe Scientifique program that seems to be quite successful in England and
> in a few locations in the U.S., but no such program exists here in
> Chicago. We are possibly interested in starting something here, but I
> wanted to see if any science centers had been approached about this, had
> started a program, had stopped it for some reason, etc.
>
> If you aren't familiar with Cafe Scientifique, the main website is
> http://www.cafescientifique.org/ (and I had never heard of it until about
> a week ago; a New York Times article was also published recently about it,
> too). The short description on the website's homepage is:
>
> Cafe Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a
> glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and
> technology. Meetings take place in cafes, bars, restaurants and even
> theatres, but always outside a traditional academic context.
>
> Cafe Scientifique is a forum for debating science issues, not a shop
> window for science. We are committed to promoting public engagement with
> science and to making science accountable.
>
> If anyone has additional information or insights, I would be most
> appreciative. Thank you, in advance! Replies off-list are fine, unless
> others would like to see the responses.
>
> Michelle
>
> Michelle Nichols, Master Educator for Informal Programs
> Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
> 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
> Chicago, IL 60605
> 312-322-0520
> 312-322-9181 (fax)
> [log in to unmask]
> http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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