Spacetime in Science Fiction
with Erin Macdonald, PhD, Astrophysics and Star Trek Science Advisor
SEPT 13, 6:30-8:30PM | Doors @ 6:15PM
Join us as we kick off the Oregon Science Festival weekend with a special night of science!
Erin Macdonald, PhD, will be here to teach us the science of spacetime and how we see that portrayed in our favorite science fiction franchises. We will look at artificial gravity, faster-than-light travel methods, time travel, and multiverse theories! Erin will also share a bit about her career and how she made the move from gravitational wave researcher to science advisor in Hollywood.
6:15PM | Doors open
6:30PM | Lecture: Spacetime in Science Fiction
7:30PM | Q&A session
8:00PM | Book signing
TICKETS:
Event Only
$25 adults, $23 seniors, $20 youth | includes a snack and complimentary drink (beer/cider or non-alcoholic).
Event plus the book Star Trek: My First Book of Space
$40 adults, $38 seniors, $35 youth | includes the book, Star Trek: My First Book of Space, a snack and complimentary drink (beer/cider or non-alcoholic)
Event plus both books, Star Trek: My First Book of Space & Colors
$55 adults, $56 seniors, $50 youth | includes the books, Star Trek: My First Book of Space and Star Trek: My First Book of Colors, a snack and complimentary drink (beer/cider or non-alcoholic)
We will have a limited number of copies of both books available for purchase at the event.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Erin Macdonald has a PhD in Astrophysics and is a writer, speaker, producer, and science advisor, most notably the official science advisor for the Star Trek franchise. She has also voiced her fictional counterpart Lt. Cmdr. Erin Macdonald in Star Trek: Prodigy and the video game Star Trek Online. Known as the “Julia Child of Science”, Erin loves to teach science to the public through books, television, film, and public talks.
ABOUT THE BOOKS:
Star Trek: My First Book of Space | Star Trek: My First Book of Space offers readers and fans of all ages an age-appropriate, entertaining, and energizing first contact with a comprehensive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education.
Star Trek: My First Book of Colors | Star Trek: My First Book of Colors offers readers and fans of all ages an age-appropriate, entertaining, and energizing first contact with a comprehensive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Empirical Cafe will be open with prepackaged salads, sandwiches and movie snacks. The bar will be open to guests that are 21+. No outside food or drink is allowed.
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