Science cafés aim to promote scientific literacy beyond the walls of academia.  They do so by creating settings for informal researcher-led discussions with an after-work crowd about selected newsworthy scientific topics. Set up as monthly gatherings in casual settings such as restaurants or pubs, science cafés invite established investigators to share information and insights about specific research topics, in plain language and inclusive conversation. »

Location: Kouzan Restaurant, 685 Amsterdam Avenue (UWS)

Cover Charge: $10. Includes one drink. Seating is limited, so arrive early. 

For those wishing to stay for dinner, Kouzan will offer a 10% discount on dinner after each presentation.

New York Times (11/16/2009)

A Look at CUNY's focus on science initiatives, including Serving Science - HERE

CUNY's own Vice Chancellor for Research, Dr. Gillian Small, and independent science consultant, Dr. Beth Schachter describe the process of setting up Serving Science with reflections on the success on our science café's inaugural year in the August 2009 newsletter of the American Society of Cellular Biologists (ASCB).

The article may be downloaded HERE

Fall 2009 Series

Disarming Breast Cancer's Elusive Molecular Arsenals: How Close Are We?
Speaker: Dr. Jill Bargonetti
Monday, Oct. 5 2009, 6-7PM

Listen to Dr. Bargonetti's presentation at the CUNY Radio Podcast archive HERE .

Life in New York Harbor: Death and Resurrection
Speaker: Dr. John Waldman
Monday, Nov. 2 2009, 6-7PM

Genes in the Courtroom:
Science and Justice for All
Speaker: Dr. Lawrence Kobilinsky
Monday, Dec. 7 2009, 6-7PM

Spring 2009 Series Archive

Fall 2008 Series Archive