Astronomy on Tap San Francisco

"Astronomy on Tap is is a free public lecture series where astronomers give short, laid-back talks over drinks at local bars. No background in science required - our scientists share cool stuff about space while the audience just sits back and relaxes, with plenty of time to indulge their curiosity and ask whatever questions they want. This month, we're hosting: Charli Sakari, PhD - Studying the Early Universe with Metal-Poor Stars and Orion Ning - From Astrophysics to Axions: The Glorious Hunt for Dark Matter."

"Sakari is an Assistant Professor in the Physics & Astronomy Department at San Francisco State University. Ning is a PhD student at the University of California, Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. Astronomy on Tap takes place in cities all over the world. This is a revival of tehe San Francisco chapter, which regularly hosted events before the pandemic. We're excited to be back on a monthly basis! The event is free, but there is a 1-2 drink minimum."

Astronomy on Tap offers free, informal bar-based lectures where astronomers give short, accessible talks about space and invite audience questions. No science background is required; the events encourage relaxed curiosity while attendees enjoy drinks. This month features Charli Sakari, PhD, presenting on studying the early universe with metal-poor stars, and Orion Ning presenting on the search for dark matter from astrophysics to axions. Sakari is an Assistant Professor in the Physics & Astronomy Department at San Francisco State University, and Ning is a PhD student at the University of California, Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. The San Francisco chapter has been revived and will meet monthly, and the event is free with a 1–2 drink minimum.

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