What is Open Mic Science?

"Open Mic Science" invites the community to an evening at The Treehouse Café on Bainbridge Island to explore ideas in all aspects of science and technology in an informal, social setting. Talks are held the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. Enjoy pizza and beer, and stay abreast of current knowledge. Open Mic Science, A Bainbridge Science Café, is based on the principles of Cafe Scientifique and is committed to the public understanding of science. 

Intellectual curiosity required.
No specific science knowledge needed. 

All talks are Free

When:  2nd Tuesday of each month (September thru May)
Where:  The Treehouse Cafe
               4569 Lynwood Center Road NE
               Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Please note that we are now starting the talks at 7:00pm and wrap up at 8:00pm

October 10th, 2023 Speaker
​Mette Peters
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Summary & Bio

Title: What is Open Science and why should you care?

The White House Office of Science Technology Policy launched 2023 as the Year of Open Science with initiatives aimed at making research products and processes accessible to everyone, while respecting diverse cultures, maintaining security and privacy, and fostering collaborations, reproducibility, and equity. This launch has led to several actions across the federal government, such as requiring data sharing for research funded by taxpayers. This is crucial for addressing the challenges of 'replication crisis', misinformation, and a need for improved therapeutics, as it enables research validation and new discovery. Join to find out why this matters to you, whether you are a research scientist or not.

Mette Peters is a Senior Advisor at the National Institute on Aging/NIH where she focuses on questions related to data science. Mette has worked on data management, data governance, and the process of making biomedical data accessible and usable in nonprofit, industry, and academic settings  

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We'd like to thank Angela Payne and the staff of the Treehouse Café for hosting the event and providing a space where we can enjoy an excellent meal and beverage.

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