Nerd Nite at Wilmington Brew Works

@ We all know learning is more fun when you’re drinking with friends. Thus, Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in 100+ cities (like Tokyo, Miami, London, Fargo, and New York) during which folks give 20-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines – while the audience drinks along! Must be 21 or older to attend this event. Tickets August’s presentations include: Three May Keep a Secret Psychology of Conspiracy Theories with Brendan Hickey Afraid of Numbers: Why Math Anxiety is so Pervasive with Shyam Kulkarni Till Death Do Us Part: Chang and Eng Bunker with Kellyn Toombs More about the topics: The Psychology of Conspiracy theories with Brendan Hickey – This presentation looks at the psychology of conspiracy theories: why they are appealing, how they resemble scientific theories, and who is more likely to believe them. It also connects to some of the common cognitive biases. Afraid of Numbers: Why Math Anxiety is so Pervasive with Shyam Kulkarni – What is it about mathematics that makes people so nervous? In this talk, Shyam will discuss how Math Anxiety has become a pervasive part of American Society, how it limits the growth of current students, and what we can and should be doing to reduce it and improve our own relationships with mathematics. Till Death Do Us Part: Chang and Eng Bunker with Kellyn Toombs – Ever wonder where the term “Siamese Twins” came from? Chang and Eng Bunker, who were indeed born in Siam, were perhaps the most famous conjoined twins of all time. They broke 19th century social barriers and challenged stereotypes about race and disability, but were always haunted by one lifelong question: Could we ever be medically separated? And, if so, do we want to be? There is free parking on site and the 025 bus stops right out front of Wilmington Brew Works. Nerd Nite Wilmington takes place at 6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month at Wilmington Brew Works. Wilmington Brew Works is located at 3129 Miller Rd, Wilmington, DE 19802. All ticket proceeds benefit the museum, helping the museum achieve their mission of inspiring a passion for science learning. Advanced ticket sales stop at 4 p.m. on the day of the event (but you can purchase tickets at the door – card only, no cash). $8 for museum members and Wilmington Brew Works members, $12 for non-members Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live