Science Café
October 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
An event every month that begins at 5:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until December 10, 2024
Wind down from the workday by learning something new over drinks! Join Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse for a happy hour with guest speakers who will share unique perspectives from their corners of the scientific world. All are welcome; no previous scientific knowledge required
Science Café is scheduled for 5:30 pm the first Tuesday of each month, returning September – December 2024. Registration will open two weeks prior to each program.
Fall 2024 Schedule
September 3 | Dr. Kate LeCroy | Rhodes College | Bee Ecology and Diversity
October 1 | Dr. Farhad Jazaei | University of Memphis | Water Resources and Environmental Management
November 5 | Roger McCoy | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation | Rare Plant Species Monitoring and Management
December 3 | Dr. Sinlan (Sheila) Poo | Memphis Zoo | Endangered Species Conservation
Upcoming:
Soil and Microplastic Pollution: Their Impact on Our Environment and Ecosystems
Plastic is one of the most ubiquitous materials in our life. This Science Café explores the pressing issue of soil and microplastic pollution. This discussion will shine a light on how these pollutants specifically affect agricultural farms and surrounding ecosystems. We’ll explore what microplastics are, how they make their way into farm soils, and the important insights we’ve uncovered about their long-term effects on environmental health.
Dr. Jazaei is a UMRF Venture Professor and Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Memphis. His research focuses on water and contaminant transport in groundwater systems. His lab is currently addressing critical questions regarding microplastic pollution in agricultural farms, and he and his team are developing strategies to mitigate and remove it from the environment. Dr. Jazaei has established a nationally recognized microplastic research lab, attracting over $1.8 million in funding from agencies such as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), as well as private industry partners Brown and Caldwell Inc.
Registration required (opens two weeks in advance)
Questions? Send us an email
Please review our cancellation policy here.
Overton Park Conservancy is the nonprofit organization that has been caring for Memphis’s central green space since 2012. With the generous support of our community, we work each day to make the park a beautiful and welcoming place for all Memphians, as well as a valuable source of urban habitat for wildlife.
The Conservancy must raise roughly 85% of our budget each year from people like you who care about the many things Overton Park has to offer. A gift of any amount helps us maintain and improve the park.
