Modern science is evolving faster than laboratory fruit flies. 
How are busy, curious people supposed to keep up with all the latest information? Even if you read Scientific American and watch Nova faithfully, you still probably wind up with more questions than answers.
Ask a Scientist is an informative, entertaining, monthly lecture series, held at a San Francisco cafe. Each event features a speaker on a scientific topic, a short presentation, and the opportunity to ask all those burning questions that have been keeping you up at night. No tests, grades, or pressure…just food, drinks, socializing, and conversation about the universe’s most fascinating mysteries!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Ask a Scientist's PI DAY Puzzle Party
Trying to decide how you're going to celebrate Pi Day (3.14) this year? Avoid the congested airports and typical math holiday madness, and join us instead for Ask a Scientist's Pi Day Puzzle Party — a boisterous math and logic puzzle competition, hosted by the inimitable Wes Carroll. You can compete solo or on a team of up to 6 people. Bring your own pencils and scratch paper. Weather permitting, the back garden and front sidewalk tables will be available for overflow attendance — so bring a jacket too. The winning team receives a round of drinks and everlasting admiration!
Puzzle Master: Wes Carroll; Do The Math Private Tutoring Services
Location: The Bazaar Cafe, 5927 California St. (21st Ave) San Francisco
Cost: FREE, but a purchase of food and/or drinks helps support our generous venues
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Amateur astronomers share their scopes after Jennifer Heldman's talk about the moon. More photos.
Finally, watch AaS online:
Several of our recent talks are now available for online viewing, thanks to Fora.tv. More to come.
Ask a Scientist
has been making news
Read about Ask a Scientist in Chemical Heritage Newsmagazine. Spring 2009.
Ask a Scientist is the SF Bay Guardian's "Best Place to Get an Expert Opinion." (PDF)
And 7x7 Magazine calls us San Francisco's "Best Way to Get Smart Quick."
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