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September 25, 2017

Extraterrestrial Life is the Topic of the First Science Cafe

Northwest Georgia’s first science café will feature a lecture about “Exoplanets and the Possibility of Life on Other Planets.”  

The Berry College Society of Physics Students will kick-off a series of science cafés beginning at 8 p.m. (Tuesday) Oct. 10 at Jamwich restaurant in Rome, Ga. Berry College Professor of Physics and Astronomy Todd Timberlake will lecture and then participate in a question and answer session. Timberlake will focus on exoplanets and the possibility of life on other planets in the solar system and beyond. 

Science cafés have become popular across the country and usually are held in casual settings such as pubs, coffeehouses and restaurants. The event features an engaging conversation with a scientist about a particular topic.

Jamwich is at 510 Broad St. and doors will open at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Food will be available for purchase.

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Written by Public Relations Assistant Alexi Bell

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