This Science Will Blow Your Mind

Schedule

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am

UTC-07:00

Location

1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97214 | Portland, OR

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An interactive science talk and book signing
June 6, 2026 | 10:30am-11:30am
Have you ever heard of a spider being turned into a useful robot? Or a real-life planetary defense team protecting the Earth from asteroids? Sounds like science fiction … but it’s not!
Take a wild ride with Maynard Okereke, the Hip Hop MD, into some of the most fascinating and strange corners of scientific research, from physics and engineering to ecology and neuroscience. These wacky wonders of nature and technology will wow all readers and inspire budding scientists to look at the world with fresh curiosity and consider how science can be used to help people, help nature, or enhance our understanding about the world. Interviews with real scientists highlight representation for diverse children and how scientists from a wide range of backgrounds are working to build a better future for our planet.
TICKETS:
Free but RSVP required.
$18 prepurchase his book, Zombie Spiders and Asteroid Blasters | OMSI members receive 15% off
https://omsi.edu/events/this-science-will-blow-your-mind/
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1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97214

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