In spring 2019 a stimulating social event, organized by Barry University faculty members Dr. Zuzana Zajickova from the Department of Physical Sciences and Dr. Michael Robinson from Biology called Hops for Science brought together scientists and students from five local universities across South Florida. In the beer garden of the Invasive Species Brewery in Fort Lauderdale, a brewery created and co-owned by Barry biology alumnus Phil Gillis approximately 60 people listened to and mingled with six guest speakers, who connected their research with everyday life, while addressing issues related to the environmental and health through social issues.
The second Hops for Science, October 27, 2019, organized by Larkin University faculty and students, again offers a unique opportunity for anyone interested in science to come together, learn about current scientific research in various disciplines, social issues within the scientific community, socialize, engage in brief discussions and network with science faculty and students from local universities.
Invited Speakers:
- Orlando Acevedo
Associate Professor, Chemistry
University of Miami
http://www.AcevedoResearch.com
- Ilyas Yildirim
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Florida Atlantic University
http://cosweb1.fau.edu/~iyildirim
- Kalidaikurichi V Venkatachalam
Professor, Biochemistry
Nova Southeastern University
https://md.nova.edu/our-team/faculty-directory/k-v-venkatachalam.html
- Jaroslav Burda
Professor, Chemical Physics
Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, and editor Journal of Molecular Modeling (Springer)
- Felix E. Rivera-Mariani
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Sciences
Larkin University
https://www.friveram.com
- Anita Zavodska
Assistant Professor, Biology
Barry University
https://www.barry.edu/biology/faculty/zavodska.html
Join us on Sunday, October 27, 2019
II. Hops for Science
Date: Sunday, October 27 2019
Time: 4 to 7 pm, with talks 5-6 pm
Venue:
Invasive Species Brewing
726 NE 2nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
https://invasivespeciesbrewing.com
Parking: Parking is limited so please carpool if possible.
Food & drink: The brewery does not serve food but there will be food trucks available outside.
Registration will be free, but all non-speakers must register. We have arranged for everyone who registers to get their first beer at the discounted rate of$5. Afterwards, drinks will be full price. Of course, only people 21 or older may purchase alcoholic beverages. ID will be requested by bartender. During the event, registered participants must see one of the Hops for Science representatives to redeem discount. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase, for those not drinking beer. All ages are welcome at the Invasive Species Brewery before 8 pm. Those wishing to stay after 8 pm must be 21 and older.
Any further questions should be directed to HopsForScience@ularkin.org.