Nerd Nite No. 85: Ebola/Petty Moments in Science History/Nerdy Dry T-Shirt Contest
We are one week later than usual, on Wednesday, June 13th, and what a lineup we have for you:
Hannah Lawman: “What a Snake Can Teach Us About the 2015 Ebola Epidemic in Sierra Leone”
This talk explores some of the behavioral aspects of the 2015 Ebola epidemic and efforts to support behavior change to halt the spread of the disease. Learn how you can be a part of current efforts to rebuild communities after the devastating epidemic through work by Welbodi Sierra Leone, a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing scholarships for girls.
Bio: Dr. Hannah Lawman received her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of South Carolina and specializes in health behavior change and research methodology. She worked as an epidemiologist for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and currently works as Director of Research and Evaluation for Get Healthy Philly at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Outside of her day job, she founded and directs Welbodi Sierra Leone, a nonprofit that supports health and education in Sierra Leone.
Alexis Pedrick, “Petty Moments in History: Science Edition”
Bio: Alexis Pedrick is the Science History Institute’s Manager of Public Programs and co-host of the Distillations Podcast which explores the human stories behind science and technology. She works with Science on Tap and the Philadelphia Science Festival. She is known for her Laurel Hill Cemetery tours on Victorian era scandals and superstitions as well as her history –themed Nerd Nite talks. She was nominated for Geekadelphia’s Geek of the Year in 2015 and was recently a guest on the popular game show podcast, Tell Me Something I Don’t Know.
Plus: The Return of the Nerdy Dry T-Shirt Contest! Do you have a nerdy T-shirt that you want to show off AND have the chance to win the admiration of your peers and some fabulous prizes? Then join us for this fun contest/fashion show!
Cover’s $5 which gets you in to the show and happy hour specials throughout the evening.
Wed., June 13th. 7:30pm (doors open at 4, we recommend getting there early to ensure you get a good seat)
$5, cash only (an ATM is on site)
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford Avenue, in the heart of Fishtown
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