Relationships, dating, safer sex, and other topics will be presented at a special edition of the Omaha Science Cafe series, taking place on Oct. 7 at Caffeine Dreams, 4524 Farnam St.
The presentation begins at 7 p.m. and is open to all ages.
“We’ve gotten a lot of interest in other presentations on this topic from folks too young to go to the Slowdown, where you have to be 21 or older to attend,” said Kacie Gerard, science outreach programs coordinator for UNMC. “So we decided to hold a special edition of Science Cafe featuring the Sexperts at a coffee house so anyone who wanted could attend.”
Members of the Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative will present. They include:
- Christopher Fisher, Ph.D., director of the MSHRC.
- Sofia Jawed-Wessel, Ph.D., assistant director
- Jay Irwin, Ph.D., associate director.
- Jason Coleman, Ph.D., associate director.
“It is important to generate discussion with our young people on the topics of relationships, dating and sex and provide relevant, accurate information because they are already talking about it,” Dr. Fisher said.
Find more information about the MSHRC here.
Science Cafes involve a face-to-face conversation with a scientist about current science topics. They are open to everyone, although regular events are for people 21 and older, and they take place in casual settings like pubs and coffeehouses. Each meeting is organized around an interesting topic of conversation. A scientist gives a brief presentation followed by a question and answer period.
For more information about Science Cafes, click here.
Podcasts of previous Science Cafes also are available on the website or available for download on iTunes here.