Tuesday, May 21
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“Hanford Hazards: Cleaning Up Nuclear Waste”OMSI Science Pubwith Ken Niles and Kirk Dunning7 p.m.Minor with parent or guardian |
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Established in 1943 as part of the Manhatten Project, the Hanford Nuclear Site is a mostly decommissioned nuclear production complex on the Columbia River. As the site transitions from plutonium production to clean up, learn about the extent of contamination at cleanup and the progress and challenges that remain, including the 56 million gallons of high-level waste and a confirmed leak from the inner shell of one of Hanford’s double-shell tanks.
Tuesday, June 18
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“Heart of Steel: The Quest to Engineer the Heart”OMSI Science Pubwith Jacob Abraham, M.D.7 p.m.Minor with parent or guardian |
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Since 1982 thousands of patients with heart failure have undergone surgery to insert various machines to assist their weakened hearts. Such heart assist devices have now become a mainstream treatment option. In this talk, Dr. Abraham will examine the amazing organ that is the native heart; the extremes of cardiac function (fitness and failure); and the attempts of modern medicine to re-engineer this sublime engine.
Tuesday, July 16
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“Inventors At Work: The Minds and Motivation Behind Modern Inventions”OMSI Science Pubwith Brett Stern7 p.m.Minor with parent or guardian |
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From Steve Wozniak to Tim Leatherman, scientists, engineers, wild-eyed geniuses and amateur technologists have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of that singular “Eureka!” moment in their laboratories or garages. Their products have become famous, but what was their process of invention? This talk will offer insights into the nature of creativity, intuition, motivation and obsession that must be summoned to solving a problem most think has no solution.
Tuesday, October 15
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“The Science of Body Language: How to Become a Human Lie Detector”OMSI Science Pubwith Vanessa Van Edwards7 p.m.Minor with parent or guardian |
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We are told hundreds of lies each and every day – from advertisements, our colleagues and, of course, from our friends and family. Is there a way to know when people are lying to you? Is there a scientific way to spot hidden emotions in those around you? New research shows that yes, we can detect lies from facial expressions, body language and voice tone. In this lively presentation, Vanessa Van Edwards shares the latest research.
“Wine is bottled poetry.” -- Robert Louis Stevenson How many McMenamins are there in the Seattle area? Three – Mill Creek, Six Arms and Queen Anne. “We borrowed golf from Scotland as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good.” -- Horace Hutchinson Which beer is our best-selling ale? Hammerhead, of course. Have a pint or two today! The Centzon-Totochtin (“Infinite Rabbits”) was an Aztec group that represented the ways humans are affected by intoxication. “Wine is bottled poetry.” -- Robert Louis Stevenson At the Grand Lodge, the mosaics in the basement hallways were inspired by the work of Spanish artist Antonio Gaudi. Does each McMenamins pub brew beer? Nope – only our brewpubs and breweries do. They supply our other spots. Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII, was said to be able to drink any man under the table. You show ‘em, Betsy! McMenamins has a full-time historian on staff. He collects stories, photos, anecdotes and more about McMenamins spots, past and present. Give it up for St. Arnold, the patron saint of brewers! His miracle was a tankard of ale that never ran dry… Put him on the invite list. “Give me a woman who truly loves beer and I will conquer the world.” – Kaiser Wilhelm II What was the very first McMenamins pub, opened by Mike and Brian McMenamin? The Barley Mill on SE Hawthorne in Portland. What’s the name of the Kennedy brewery? The Concordia Brewery, named for the surrounding neighborhood.
