May 20, 7-9pm | Doors @ 6PM
With Chris Curtin, PhD, Associate Professor of Fermentation Microbiology at OSU.
Advance tickets recommended; $8 suggested donation
Science Pubs are a casual lecture series held in two locations across Portland and a third in Hillsboro. Grab a drink and get comfy as you learn about the microbes that make our food in Beer, Bread, and Befriending Weird Microbes. Recommended for ages 10 and over.
About the lecture:
Have you ever wondered where the microbes we use to make our favorite brews come from? Or why sourdough bread is so much more delicious than a regular loaf? These questions and more will be answered as we explore the origins and superpowers of the fermentation microbes we befriended over the past 10,000 years or so. This lecture will include a microbial “show and smell” that will convince you when it comes to fermentation, weird friends are wonderful.
Dr. Chris Curtin is an Associate Professor of Fermentation Microbiology at Oregon State University, where his lab explores the role of microbes across a range of fermented foods and beverages and their potential applications towards sustainable food production. At home he likes to befriend all sorts of weird microbes to make gochujang, kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, sourdough and tepache.
Zoom Option
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on zoom. You must register in advance using this link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Questions? Email sciencepub@omsi.edu
Ticketing questions call 503.797.4000 x0
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on zoom. You must register in advance via the ticketing page. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
To guarantee a seat at this event, we recommend you purchase your ticket in advance. Please show your ticket at the check-in table in front of the theater upon arrival.
We will always have tickets available at the door. They are first-come, first-served and admission will remain a suggested donation.
Kennedy School Theater has everything from pizza to burgers to popcorn and candy. Food and drink are welcome in the theater. No outside food or drink is allowed.
It is free to park in McMenamins Kennedy School parking lot and there is plenty of free street parking in the neighborhood.