Cafe Topics
6:30pm
Panel Members:
- Dr. Pearl Dowe, Chair, Department of Political Sciences, University of Arkansas
- Mr. Larry Foley, Chair, School of Journalism and Strategic Media, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Chris Goering, Associate Professor, College of Education and Health Sciences, University of Arkansas
Resources and Information:
10 Examples of Fake News
Fake News and Media Literacy
Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics
6:30pm
Panel Members:
- Dr. Walt Manger, Emeritus Professor, Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas
- Dr. John Willson, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas
6:30pm
Panel Members:
- Dr. Doug Rhoads, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Roger Koeppe, Professor, Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, University of Arkansas
6:30pm
Panel Members:
- Dr. John Hehr, Professor, Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas
- Dan Skoff, KNWA/FOX24 Chief Meteorologist
- Dr. Jeannie Whayne, Professor, Department of History, University of Arkansas
Resources and Information
Climate Change in Europe
Global Temperature Change: Decade Averages
More Than Markets: A Comparative Study of Nine Conservative Parties on Climate Change
Plain Facts About Anthropogenic Global Climate Change and Warming: A Review
The Teacher Friendly Guide to Climate Change
6:30
Panel Members
- Dr. Grant Drawve, Professor, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice, University of Arkansas
- Mr. Stephen Gahagans, Director, Public Safety, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Shaun Thomas, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice, University of Arkansas
6:30
Panel Members
- Dr. Julie Hoff, Director, Eleanor Mann School of Nursing
- Mr. Tim Helder, Sheriff, Washington County
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
6:30
Panel Members
- Mr. Rob Beadel, Director, Arkansas Forestry Association Education and Arkansas Project Learning Tree
- Dr. Stephen Burgin, Faculty, Curriculum & Instruction, College of Education and Health Professions, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Art Hobson, Emeritus Faculty, Department of Physics, University of Arkansas
- Mrs. Lynne Hehr, Director, UA COEHP Center for Math and Science Education and the University of Arkansas Science Café
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
6:30 p.m.
Panel Members
- Dr. Jeanine Durdick, Associate Dean, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Kelly Loftin, Extension Entomologist, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension System
- Mrs. Lynne Hehr, Director, UA COEHP Center for Math and Science Education and the University of Arkansas Science Café
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
6:30 p.m.
Panel Members
- Mr. Joseph Neal, Wildlife Biologist, USDA Forest Service (retired) and Visiting Scholar, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Kimberly Smith, Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas
- Dr. John Willson, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, SCEN 630, University of Arkansas
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
6:30 p.m.
Panel Members
- Dr. Esten Mason, Assistant Professor and Wheat Breeder, Plant Sciences, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Doug Rhoads, University Professor, Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Vibha Srivastava, Professor, Plant Biotechnology, University of Arkansas
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
6:30 p.m.
Panel Members
- Dr. John Hehr, Professor of Geosciences, University of Arkansas
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
6:30pm
Panel Members
- Dr. Michael Douglas, 21st Century Chair in Global Change Biology, Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Benjamin Runkle, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Arkansas
6:30pm
Panel Members:
- Dr. Yuchun Du, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas
- Dr. David Zaharoff, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Arkansas
6:30pm
Panel Members:
- Dr. Carlos Ochoa, Jr., Director, Office for Sustainability, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Michael Douglas, 21st Century Chair in Global Change Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, Fulbright College, University of Arkansas
6:30pm
Panel Members:
- Dr. Tameka Bailey, Visiting Assistant Professor, UA Department of Biological Sciences
- Dr. Steve Hennigan, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist
6:30pm
Panel Members:
- Dr. Tim Kral, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Malcolm Cleaveland, Department of Geosciences, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Jack Lyons, Department of Philosophy,Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
6:30p.m
Panel Members:
- Dr. Robin Goforth, Chief Scientific Officer, Biologics MD, Inc
- Dr. Ralph Henry, Distinguished Professor, Institute for Nanoscience and Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Doug Rhoads, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
6:30p.m
Panel Members:
- Dr. William McComas, Parks Family Professor of Science Education, College of Education and Health Professions
- Dr. Dan Kennefick, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Julie Stenken, Professor and 21st Century Chair in Proteomics, Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Barry Ward, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
6:30p.m
Panel Members:
- Dr. Christian Goering, Professor, College of Education & Health Professions, University of Arkansas
- Ms. Courtney Jones, Principal, Lincoln High School, Lincoln
- Mrs. Melissa Miller, Teacher, 6th Grade Science/Social Studies, Farmington
- Ms. Marcia Sanders, Assistant Director and Teacher Center Coordinator, Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative, Farmington
6:30p.m.
Panel Members:
- Mr. Mike Johnson, Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Plant, University of Arkansas
- Mr. Gary Kahanak, Director NWA Regional Office, Home Energy Rx, HERS Rater and BPI Building Analyst
- Dr. Christopher Liner, Geophysics Professor, Department of Geosciences and Maurice F. Strom Endowed Chair in Petroleum Geology, J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Kate Shoulders, Assistant Professor, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, University of Arkansas
6:30p.m.
Panel Members:
- Dr. Greg Salamo, Distinguished Professor of Physics and Basore Professor, Department of Physics, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Rob Sleezer, Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Physics, University of Arkansas
Suggested Resources:
- 7 Amazing Ways Nanotechnology Is Changing The World: This list from Popular Science features a gallery of 7 exciting developments in the world of nanotechnology.
- Gadzooks, Another Invisibility Cloak! So Why is This One 'Perfect'?: Through the perfection of manufacturing techniques for nano meta-materials, researchers have fine-tuned a two-dimensional invisibility cloak.
- For more on the properties of light and invisibility at the nanoscale, check out the Exploring Properties - Invisibility activity
- Making Steam Without Boiling Water, Thanks to Nanoparticles: It is possible to create steam within seconds by focusing sunlight on nanoparticles mixed into water, according to new research. Such a sun-powered boiler could desalinate sea water, distill alcohol, sterilize medical equipment, and other useful tasks in areas that lack electricity or burnable fuels according to researchers.
- Liquid Metal Marbles - A New Platform for Nanomaterials: Researchers have created "liquid metal marbles" - droplets of liquid metal coated in nanoparticles - in a breakthrough that could help research into soft electronics and industrial sensing technologies.
6:30p.m.
Panel Members:
- Dr. Michelle Gray, Assistant Professor, Exercise Science, UA College of Education and Health Professions
- Dr. John King, University Professor Emeritus, School of Social Work, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Barbara Shadden, University Professor Emeritus, Program in Communication Disorders, University of Arkansas
6:30p.m.
Panel Members:
- Dr. Peter Ungar, Professor, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Anthropology
- Dr. Daniel Fennifick, Professor, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics
- Dr. Steve Beaupre, Chair, Fulbright College of ARts and SCeinces, Department of Biological Sciences
Suggested Resources:
- UNGar Lab
- Smithsonian Hall of Human Origins http://humanorigins.si.edu/
- Arkansas Science Teacher Association Science and Scientific Theory
6:30p.m.
Panel Members:
- Dr. Navam Hettiarachchy, Professor, Department of Food Science & Institute of Food Science and Engineering, University of Arkansas
- Ms. Susan Patton, Instructor, Eleanor School of Nursing, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Cindy Moore, Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics and Clinical Assistant Professor, Food, Human Nutrition and Hospitality, School of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Arkansas
Suggested Resources:
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Feeding America - Map the Meal Gap
- FRAC (Food Research and Action Center) - Relationship Between Hunger and Overweight or Obesity
- USDA My Plate
6:30p.m.
Panel Members:
- Dr. Chris Bratcher, Frontline Supervisor, Food Safety Inspection Service, USDA
- Dr. John Marcy, Extension Food Scientist, Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas
- Mr. Scott Stillwell, Vice President Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Tyson Foods
Suggested Resources:
- Arkansas Department of Health Selected Reportable Disease Cases in Arkansas; 10 Year
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- Associated Government Emergency Resources
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- CDC Expert Commentary: Foodborne Illness: A Handy Overview Barbara Mahon, MD, MPH
- FoodSafety.Gov – The gateway to Federal Food Safety Information
- Office of Data Integration & Food Protection
- Preparation & Prevention / Recovery / Response / Surveillance
- USDA Food Safety Channel on YouTube
- USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service - go to drop down menu for
- Browse by Audience - Consumers and Educators - From this link there are a number of different sources of information that range from “Current Recalls & Alerts” to “Fact Sheets”, Cook It Safe”, etc.
- Browse by Subject - Food Defense and Emergency Response - From this link there are a number of different resources about Food Defense which include a video on food defense topics, several podcasts and a USDA blog.
6:30p.m.
Panel Members:
- John Van Brahana, Professor, UA Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Geosciences
- Michele Evans-White, Assistant Professor, UA Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences
- Robert Morgan, Manager of Environmental Quality, Beaver Water District
Panel Members:
- John Hehr, Professor of Meteorology and Climatology, UA Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Geosciences
- Dorian Burnette, Storm Chaser, UA Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Geosciences
Suggested Resources:
- 40/29 News video / 40/29 Weather Blog / Get Weather Alerts
- NOAA’s Spring 2011 Review
- Dorian's Weather Website for satellite, radar, weather maps, etc.
- National Weather Service
- EPA Sun Wise Program - an environmental and health education program for children and their caregivers on how to protect themselves from overexposure to the sun through the use of classroom-, school-, and community-based components.
Panel Members:
- Greg Dumond, Professor of Geology, UA Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Geosciences
- Rick Johnson, Deputy Director, Washington County Department of Emergency Management
- Jill Nelson, State Farm Insurance
- Doy Zachry, Professor of Geology, UA Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Geosciences
Suggested Resources:
- Arkansas Department of Emergency Management
- State Farm Insurance (Larry Bittle and Jill Nelson) Fayetteville / Earthquake Risks Around the US
Earthquakes and Related Phenomena
(compiled by Gregory Dumond, Assistant Professor, Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas)
- Arkansas
- 1811-2011 New Madrid Earthquakes Bicentennial
- Arkansas Center for Earthquake Education and Technology Transfer
- Arkansas Earthquake History
- Arkansas Geological Survey - Earthquakes
- Central Arkansas 2010-2011 Earthquakes Poster (USGS) Click on the PDF download in the upper right corner.
- Earthquake Maps by the Arkansas Geological Survey
- Arkansas Seismicity Map
- New Madrid Seismicity Map
- Enola Swarm Map Area
- General Information
- Earthquake Prediction (science article by USGS seismologist)
- Earthquake-Related Groundmotion Observed by EarthScope USArray Seismometers In North America Only 12 Minutes After The Tragic M8.9 Honshu, Japan, Earthquake (Need QuickTimePro to save to your computer. You will only be able to watch it while connected to the Internet.)
- Induced (human caused) Seismicity
- Natural Gas Shale Reservoir Development Animation
- Regional Earthquake Research Centers (affiliated with the University of Memphis)
- Shale Gas, Energy, and the Environment (Time article by Bryan Walsh)
- Underground Injection Wells ( wells commonly used in the oil and natural gas industry)
- United States National Seismic Hazard Map
- US Government Earthquake Info The main effort by top US government earthquake scientists (like Dr. Ross S. Stein at the USGS) is to understand the physics of earthquakes and how that information can be used to provide the best possible seismic hazard assessments and forecasts.
- Tsunamis
- EarthScope
- 2004 Sumatra tsunami
- Haiti One Year Later (A thought-provoking photo essay)
- Tsunami preparedness