Join Dr. Quave in Atlanta, GA, USA at the the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe! She’ll be participating in a number of events on the science track. Learn more about the convention and get your tickets on the Dragon Con website.
Here are the event details:
Thursday, 8/31/2023
Meet the Science Track
Come meet the Science Track participants and get a sneak peak at what we have planned this weekend. Scientists explain their research in 2 minutes and one slide! PowerPoint Karaoke! A hint at the movies that will be on Science vs Movies! Come dressed as your favorite science person or idea, real or fictional!
2-min lightning talk: Cassandra Quave, Jason Wallace, Alison Eastman, Kevin Grazier, Melissa Miller, Lucas Hernandez
PPT Karaoke: Matt Jarrett, Jason Wallace, Charlie Kaufman, Melissa Miller, Alison Eastman
Time: Thurs 07:00 pm
Location: Hilton 209-211 (Length: 1 Hour)
Friday, 9/1/2023
Scientifically Getting Away With Murder
Bring your best plans for getting away with murder and let our panel of experts tell you where you're likely to fail. It doesn't take a Charlie Cale or Jessica Fletcher to trip you up, after all.
Panelists: Raychelle Burks, Brandon H Strauss, Cassandra Quave, Jamie Bernstein, Emily A Finke
Time: Fri 07:00 pm
Location: Crystal Ballroom Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
The Year in Science After Dark
All of this year's science news that's too spicy to discuss before 10 pm.
Panelists: Savannah Miller, Brandon H Strauss, Paul B Currie, Cassandra Quave, Jamie Bernstein
Time: Fri 10:00 pm
Location: Crystal Ballroom Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
Saturday, 9/2/2023
Breaking Barriers: Empowering the Disabled in Fandom
Engage in a dynamic discussion that tackles the challenges faced by the disabled in the world of fandom. Discover inspiring solutions and explore ways to create a more inclusive and accessible fan community.
Panelists: Clay Gilbert, Emily Ruth Henderson, Cassandra Quave, Lezli Robyn, Cass Teague(M)
Time: Sat 02:30 pm
Location: Hanover AB Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Plant Pharmacology
Plants are master chemists, cooking up compounds we've used as painkillers (willow bark, opium), stimulants (coffee, tobacco), antiseptics (witch hazel), and even heart medications (foxglove)! Plus we hear they have recreational uses.... Join us on a trip into the lush jungle of plant pharmacology.
Panelists: Cassandra Quave, Tina Hesman Saey, Jenn Hardee, Liz Decolvenaere(M)
Time: Sat 04:00 pm
Location: Crystal Ballroom Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
Sunday, 9/3/2023
Hands On Science Power Hour
Got an hour? We've got hands on experiments for you! Stop by and see how many of our events you can tackle in an hour. Suitable for kids and adults alike!
Time: Sun 10:00 AM
Location: Hilton 209-211; 1 Hr