Science Café Little Rock, co-sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will hold its next public forum, “Hibernation: A Mammal Staycation?,” on Nov. 28. Panelists will discuss the habits and habitats of hibernating animals in Arkansas, including bears and bats.
Science Café will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Science Café is a relaxed opportunity for monthly exchanges with various experts. No reservations are needed, but seating is limited. Admission is free.
This month’s panel will include Tom Risch, PhD, professor and chair of Department of Biological Science at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro; Myron Means, large carnivore coordinator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission; and Kellie Nichols, certified park interpreter at Pinnacle Mountain State Park.
Dorothy Graves, associate director for administration of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, will moderate the event. Science Café includes a corresponding live radio call-in program, “Science Café Little Rock,” on National Public Radio-affiliate station KUAR FM89. The science talk show, featuring one speaker from the monthly panel of scientists and experts, is aired just prior (6:05-6:30 p.m.) to the live Science Café event. Means is this month’s radio guest.
Science Café events are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month, except for July, August, and December. Check out the website for more information on monthly speakers and topics at www.sciencecafelr.com.