Discover the value of Atlanta's urban forest in City in a Forest, a documentary exploring the challenges of preservation in a growing city.
Design a sustainable city in EcoMetropolis Lab! Balance growth, land use, and forests in a fun, hands-on game of creativity & conservation.
Join Kennesaw State University professor and artist Jeremy Speed-Schwartz as he discusses his interactive piece The Paper Ecosystem, diving into the process to create the animations.
Explore neuroplasticity and climate change with the fun-filled pumpkin craft workshop designed by Science Gallery Atlanta's Mediators!
Want to help tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? Climate Fresk is fun, participative yet 100% science-based serious game about Climate.
In just 3 hours, the collaborative Climate Fresk workshop will teach you the fundamental science behind climate change and empower you to take action.
Please join us Wednesday, October 9th at 7pm for the latest Health Storytelling LIVE Author Q&A with CSHH Fellow Maryn McKenna and Lynne Peeples, author of The Inner Clock, Living In Sync with our Circadian Rhythms. Peeples’ new book dives into how the groundbreaking science of circadian rhythms can help you sleep better, feel happier, and improve your overall health.
Across the globe, an estimated 1 billion people reside along coastlines, with many facing escalating challenges such as erosion, flooding, and sea level rise. Consequently, several nations are committing substantial financial investments to floating climatopias, positioning them as a novel frontier for adaptation, development, and climate resilience.
Join Emory researcher and Resilient Earth exhibitor Dr. Jola Ajibade as she discusses the feasibility, environmental impacts, and equity implications of these innovative solutions.
Want to help tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? Climate Fresk is fun, participative yet 100% science-based serious game about Climate.
In just 3 hours, the collaborative Climate Fresk workshop will teach you the fundamental science behind climate change and empower you to take action.
Join the American Security Project, Emory University, and the Emory Climate Research Initiative for an enlightening panel at Science Gallery Atlanta.
About: The American Security Project is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to educating the American public about the changing nature of national security. The Emory Climate Research Initiative is an interdisciplinary academic community focused on expanding research and education on climate change at Emory University. Science Gallery Atlanta brings science, art, technology, and design together to deliver world-class educational and cultural experiences.
Description: The increase in climate change-fueled extreme weather events and compounding disasters impact all sectors of society, causing communities to think through challenges in new ways. In the Peach State, the weather is getting warmer and wetter, with profound implications for human health, sea-level rise, and infrastructure. Join our expert panel as we explore how Georgia is preparing for climate change, the connections between climate action and public health, and Georgia’s road to climate resilience. Refreshments will follow to allow for networking and an immersive experience with the Science Gallery Atlanta exhibition.
Aim: To bring awareness of the implications of the increase in frequency and intensity of extreme weather events that affect us all, especially the most vulnerable communities.
Panel:
Moderator: Matthew Wallin, American Security Project COO
Panelist: Councilman Jason Dozier, Atlanta City Council, District 4
Panelist: Mark Nevitt, Emory University School of Law
Panelist: Michelle Ritchie, UGA Institute for Disaster Management
Panelist: Michelle Covi, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Settle in for the main event as we dim the lights and present a captivating documentary that explores the critical issues facing our planet today.
Join us for a day of green-thumb fun and community spirit at our Community Garden Volunteer Day! This event will be hosted in collaboration with the Wylde Center at Coan Garden!
Get ready for an electrifying start to the Resilient Earth season at Science Gallery Atlanta! Explore an artist market full of vendors with sustainability at the front of their minds and get to know some of our community partners and their boots-on-the-ground efforts for climate change awareness.
The final author in our Spring 2024 Health Storytelling Author Q&A Series is Christine Yu. Christine is the author of Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes. Join us for a Q&A with Christine conducted by Maryn McKenna, journalist, best-selling author and Senior Fellow, CSHH, on Wednesday, April 3 from 7:00-8:00pm.
Join Rollins Grand Rounds for a discussion with Dr. Drew T. Shindell on reductions in premature deaths from heat and particulate matter under decarbonization.
The first author in our Spring 2024 Health Storytelling Author Q&A Series is Jessie Singer. Jessie is the author of There Are No Accidents: The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster—Who Profits and Who Pays the Price. Join us for a Q&A with Jessie conducted by Maryn McKenna, journalist, best-selling author, and Senior Fellow, CSHH, on Wednesday, January 31 from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Join Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta in celebrating 2024's Gold Award Class!
A pop-up celebration of Hip Hop culture in Atlanta and the legacy of EarWax Records.
How do we remix an old recipe to remove structural barriers to health equity hard-baked into our society?
This yoga class will explore the intersection of mental health and social justice. Presented by Vinyl & Vinyasa.
Local comedians discussing current affairs through the lens of justice, policy, and science.
Join us for our Justice Coffee Company Mixer, where we’ll gather to engage in a relaxed, restorative, and fun experience!
We invite teens and young adults to join us in a workshop that teaches you to honor yourself and encourage individuality.
Emory Law Professor Tonja Jacobi discusses why the current U.S. Supreme Court is suffering a crisis of legitimacy.
Artist Max Woo will discuss the concepts and design of his exhibition project, "A Just Sentence."
How do you wrestle with the idea that race is not biological, yet the idea that one race is superior to another underlies racism?
Kenny Oaster and Eli Chlan, the principal contributors to the (H)our Glass. project, will host an artist talk in support of this project.
Join us for a talk about about the SEESAW Project with artist Stephanie Brown.
Research Day highlights how researchers can engage with Science Gallery Atlanta exhibitions and programming.
A Fireside Chat with Rohit Malhotra, Executive Director of the Center for Civic Innovation in Atlanta.
Join us to learn how poverty changes the brain and about innovations in Atlanta shelter programs.
