Did Dinosaurs Taste Like Chicken? ๐ฆ ๐
Schedule
Sun Mar 01 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
5270 Railroad Ave., Flowery Branch, GA | Flowery Branch, GA
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We are THRILLED to announce that we will host Dr. John Demassa as our Sunday Evening Keynote Speaker on Sunday, March 1st at 6pm (after the Science Parade). Dr. John Demassa is an Organic Chemist specializing in polymers. Heโs working with a team of scientists to discover HOW the dinosaurs discovered by Dr. Mary Schweitzer and her team in 2000 were โgooey.โ His team has been working to de-mineralize dinosaur bones discovered in other areas to determine if they are also gooey; If their collagen, lipids, and capillaries are still viable and un-fossilized. ๐ณ
โWe just donโt know because no one was looking for it!โ - Dr. John Demassa
These are really interesting, intense, and relevant topics. Most people are unaware of Dr. Mary Schweitzerโs discoveries even though they are over 20 years old!! ๐ณ Given Dr. John Demassaโs organic chemistry background, he is excited to extrapolate his data and recent findings to offer insight into whether dinosaurs tasted like chicken!
Dr. Demassa has a lovely conversation style when presenting. Itโs like talking to your nerdy Grandpa. ๐ค โค๏ธ
Heโs excited AND knowledgeable in a personable, story-telling way.
This is a FREE event. Space is limited. Arrive early to ensure your seat.
A distraction area will be offered for kids who are younger or need to move around a bit. Parental supervision is still required.
There is a T-Shirt Contest before Dr. Demassaโs presentation.
T-shirts will be judged on five criteria by audience applause:
1. Theme - tonightโs theme is: Dinosaurs
2. Legibility- It can be The Best t-shirt, but if the audience canโt read it, then it wonโt win.
3. Humor - Facts presented in a humorous way are more memorable.
4. Factual- because we value Truth in Science.
5. Originality - Did YOU make the shirt? Is it YOUR idea? Tell us!
There is an Evening Experiment after the presentation.
Dr. Demassa and our own fossil expert, Joe Cooper of Sticks & Stones, are working together to develop an Experiment specifically for the NE GA Science Symposium! โค๏ธ ๐ค
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Where is it happening?
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