Join Nerd Nite Wilmington at Wilmington Brew Works. Wednesday, July 23 | 6-8 p.m.
About this month’s talks:
Talkin’ Trash with Bryn Kolmansberger and Amanda Menaison of DSWA
Ever wonder what happens to trash and recycling? DSWA is here to land(fill) you in. From residential trash and recycling to household hazardous waste and electronics. We can answer all of your waste questions! Bryn and Amanda have worked at Delaware Solid Waste Authority for two years as Community Outreach Coordinators. In this role, they are tasked with visiting schools, libraries, and community events throughout Delaware to inform the public about recycling practices within the state. They are always willing to talk trash and recycling so feel free to ask them any questions you may have.
Out of Pockets… with Megan McDonald
Pockets are awesome! If you find a cool rock on the ground, just plop it in your pocket and you can keep your hands free while carrying around a precious treasure. But have you ever stopped and wondered… why pockets are the way they are? Why are they so small, especially women’s pants pockets? And what the hell is up with FAKE POCKETS?! Take a look at pockets through history and become increasingly annoyed as our pockets get smaller and smaller until we are finally… out of pockets. Before achieving a B.A. in Theatre and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education, Megan McDonald volunteered and worked in museums where she fostered her love of history and weird, seemingly trivial, facts. She now works as the Nature Nook Lead at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.
Down & Dirty in Delaware: Industrial Composting with Mara Wolff
Industrial Composting is a clean, safe & highly regulated industry. But what is it and why isn’t it happening in Delaware? Learn the ins and outs of industrial composting and why it’s a much better option than the landfill. Delaware Compost founder and president, Mara Wolff is a lifelong tree hugger & artist. Patron of inclusive hiring and leaving the house without a phone.
Join Nerd Nite Wilmington at Wilmington Brew Works. Wednesday, June 25 | 6-8 p.m.
About this month’s talks:
Bloody good time – if you have enough that is! by Angela Williamson
What do you know about blood? Really know? How much is in your body? Why is it so important? What makes everyone similar and different? How many different blood types are there (more than you may think)? Does blood “go bad”? Is there a surplus? How long before my donated blood gets to a patient? How true are the medical shows about blood? How many people touch or interact with a blood donation before it gets to a patient? Learn more about what vampires desire and keeps you and everyone else alive!
Lizards > Cats, Dogs, & Children by Mike Riley
Quiet, , low-maintenance, and don’t demand constant attention? No crying, barking, or walks? Learn about lizards and why they are superior, maybe even better than your other companions.
Irish Sing Along by Alex Rittberg
Join us for a lively presentation celebrating Irish sing-along songs. Learn about the rich history and irresistible choruses that bring people together.
Join Nerd Nite Wilmington at Wilmington Brew Works. Wednesday, May 28 | 6-8 p.m.
About this month’s talks:
The Genetics of Twilight by Sanjay Kulkacek
In Breaking Dawn, the finale of the Twilight Saga, doctor Carlisle Cullen makes some surprising claims about chromosome numbers, vampire-human hybrids, and werewolves. In this talk, I will attempt to reconcile these claims and real-world genetics, with a focus on being simultaneously charitable to the source material and scientifically plausible.
Tech neck, computer hump and what technology is doing to your body by Jennie Williams
There is an increasing incidence among younger and younger people of neck problems, shoulder and wrist complications and postural changes creating hump back (kyohosis) development. Learn how technology is creating these changes in your body, how to prevent it from becoming a permanent handicap and how the right kind of strerches and soft tissue bodywork can reverse these problems after they start.
throwing frisbees in the woods by Johnny Garcia
Disc Golf became an organized sport in the 70s but recently hit a huge financial boom, with the top players in the world now earning millions every year. We’ll cover history, basics, growth and the local impact of the sport as a new course just opened in Wilmington!
Enjoy video game madness on Wednesday, April 23, 6 p.m. at Wilmington Brew Works
About this month’s talks:
Video Game Preservation 101 with Anrew Czudak
Remember that obscure but nostalgic video game from your childhood? Can you still play it today? As it turns out, 87% of retro video games can’t be bought on modern platform! Video games and their history deserve to be preserved just like movies and books, so what’s the hold up? Join Andrew as he gives an overview of the world of video game preservation, and find out what you can do to help!
The Physics of Fun: Video Game Design with Andrew Simpson
What makes a video game fun? This presentation breaks down key features of successful video games from best sellers to cult classics and introduces concepts like balance, gameplay loop, and what it means to make a game.
Destiny: Make Your Own Fate with Malcolm Nolasco
Delve into Bungie Studios expansive universe Destiny, their first game series post Halo. Get acquainted with the characters and concepts in this massive universe, and learn some tips on how to start playing. As a game that has been ongoing with story content for 10 years, get a crash course in what the game is all about, the motivations of its various factions, and a brief introductions into the history of its universe (as the game starts BEFORE the start of the universe!) Not to mention, all the memes.
About Nerd Nite Wilmington
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! There are often bands, trivia, and other shenanigans as well. Must be 21 or older to attend this event.
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 Delaware Museum of Nature and Science, helping the museum achieve their mission of inspiring a passion for science learning.
Enjoy extra nerdy topics on Wednesday, March 26, 6 p.m. at Wilmington Brew Works.
About this month’s talks:
Enough is ENUF! A (Brief) History of the Simplified Spelling Movement with Gabe Henry
Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? And why is it funny when a philologist faints, but not polight to laf about it? Gabe Henry explores the quirky history of the Simplified Spelling Movement, which tried for centuries to streamline our spelling by turning through into thru, laugh into laf, and enough into enuf (tu naim a few).
Fraud, deception, and pseudoscience in the works of John James Audubon with Matthew Halley
For more than a decade, Dr. Matthew Halley has been studying the art, science, and pseudoscience of John James Audubon (1785–1851). His research has uncovered a lengthy and disconcerting record of scientific misconduct in Audubon’s famous works, The Birds of America (1827–38) and Ornithological Biography (1831–39), including imaginary species, plagiarized drawings, false narratives, and fabricated data. Halley will summarize this controversial work, highlighting the most egregious examples.
International Trade is Good, and That’s Why we Dislike it with Shyam Kulkarni
International trade creates wealth for all the countries that participate in it, drawing from trade theorems in economics. What are the political benefits to trade when it comes to International Relations? How can trade can disrupt national economies? Learn about the kinds of policies that allow for the benefits of international trade that would also lead to fewer objections from people who might suffer from trade.
$5 for museum members and Wilmington Brew Works members, $10 for non-members
About Nerd Nite Wilmington
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! There are often bands, trivia, and other shenanigans as well. Must be 21 or older to attend this event.
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 Delaware Museum of Nature and Science, helping the museum achieve their mission of inspiring a passion for science learning.