Nerd Nite Omicron – SOLD OUT

Nerd Nite Omicron tickets are now on sale!  SOLD OUT.

When: Thursday, March 10, 2016 – Doors open @ 6:30 – Event starts around 7pm
Where: The Wild Rose Brewery Taproom
Tickets: $10 online  You can add your name to the wait list on eventbrite.com below:

Eventbrite - Nerd Nite Delta

This is an 18+ event.

REFUND NOTICE: We have always tried to accommodate refunds, but it’s not always possible to accommodate last minute requests. To that end going forward, refunds will only be issued by us 48 hours before the event. After that if tickets are not needed, the purchaser is responsible for finding a buyer.

SPEAKERS

A Bump on the Head can be Bad in Bed
Dr. Richelle Mychasiuk and Dr. Simon Spanswick, University of Calgary
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With the recent release of a major motion picture discussing the impact of concussion on athletes, the topic has become a focus of the media. Have you ever wondered about the science behind it? Dr. Richelle Mychasiuk will discuss the effects of concussion on the brain and behaviour, including the effects it has on brain connectivity and sleep. By the way, why do we sleep? Dr. Simon Spanswick will discuss some of the exciting new evidence for the role of sleep in forming memories and cleaning the brain.

Inventing a Fantasy Language: The History and Theory of Klingon
Joseph W. Windsor, PhD candidate, University of Calgary

Joseph W. Windsor, PhD candidate in Linguistics

Joseph W. Windsor, PhD candidate in Linguistics

Using examples from the Constructed Language, Klingon, we explore what goes into creating a unique fictional language; why you might want to; and, some tips to get you started on inventing your own language for use in creative media like fiction writing, film making, or enhancing an RPG (etc.).

The Life of Pi – 4,000 years old and still solving problems
Dr. Peter Zvengrowski, Professor Emeritus, University of Calgary

Dr. Peter Zvengrowski, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Statistics, Pure Mathematics

Dr. Peter Zvengrowski, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Statistics, Pure Mathematics

Celebrated by millions people around the world, Pi-Day on March 14 brings out the math geek in all of us. To honour this special occasion, Dr. Peter Zvengrowski, with the University of Calgary will take us around the world to explore the purpose of Pi, from the Great Pyramid of Giza, to a stein of beer, to the German 10 Mark bill, and to the cutting edges of computer technology. Pi’s early beginnings date back to the ancient Greeks and Chinese, but did you know recent developments come from India, Russia and – of course – Canada! Join us, more Pi please!