It’s the Nerd Nite SF Sesquicentennial and we’re ready to celebrate! This month we commemorate one-hundred and fifty (150!) boozy, nerdy shows at our beloved venue, in our beloved city of San Francisco. Since we’re in a reflective mood, we’re excited to share a talk about the origins of the universe (Just how big was this “big bang”, anyway?), the banality of evil (How do “evil empires” start?), and vital truths about pelvic health! (What even is a “kegel” and how do you exercise one?) Come to the Rickshaw Stop at 7pm on April 17th and party down with us!
The Beginning and End of the Universe (And Some Things in Between)
By: John Groh
A crash course in modern cosmology: catch up on what we do, don’t, and might soon know about our universe. Along the way, learn how the cosmic microwave background – the afterglow of the Hot Big Bang – is helping us unearth our cosmic origins.
Dr. Groh is an experimental physicist who develops technologies and builds instruments to precisely measure the cosmic microwave background, understand our universe, and search for new physics. His studies and research have taken him from Penn State to UC Berkeley to the National Institute of Standards and Technology to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where he now leads a small group and collaborates with other scientists on a variety of cosmology and dark matter experiments.
The Banality of Evil
By: Parsa Moein
We all feel it. There is a darkness spreading like rust that is often indistinguishable from the other pillars of our lives. Modern evil isn’t what the Disney movies portray, it’s infinitely more malicious and worst of all, it’s so boring that we cannot even bring ourselves to pay attention to it. Join us for a succinct dissection of modern evil: how to identity, fight, and succeed against it.
Parsa Moein is a Bay Area native who has no idea how to code (oooo scandalous). She loves history and the dissemination of it, which encouraged her to become a high school social science teacher – and loves almost every second of it! In addition to working towards dismantling oppressive systems, she enjoys cooking, biking, LEGO, and Helldivers 2.
Pelvic Perceptions: Separating Fact from Fiction
By: Dr. Karah Charette
Join Dr. Karah for a fun and informative session where we tackle common misconceptions about pelvic health. Through a lively ‘Fact or Fiction’-style talk, we’ll separate myth from reality, exploring everything from pelvic floor exercises to bladder control. Whether you’re a pelvic health pro or just curious, this talk will leave you with practical tips and a better understanding of your body!
Dr. Karah Charette is a doctor of physical therapy with a specialization in pelvic health. She co-owns a clinic in Oakland called Bodyful Physical Therapy and Wellness and she has a focus on somatic approaches towards care.
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