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At long last, three of our favorite things—books, booze and science—are coming together in a monthly book club for the scientifically curious! This group meets monthly in Indianapolis to talk about recent popular science books. A local scientist whose research relates to the book topic joins to share insights and help guide the conversation.

All events are free and open to the general public. Discussions also feature one or more guest scientists or scholars with expertise relevant to the book of the month. Find the book at your nearest library or bookstore and join us!

Program Details

Spring 2024 Schedule

January 30 @ 6:30 p.m.

Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Books: An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong

February 27 @ 6:30 p.m.

Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Book: Dune by Frank Herbert

March 26 @ 6:30 p.m.

Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Book: Sun Moon Earth: The History of Solar Eclipses, from Omens of Doom to Einstein and Exoplanets by Tyler Nordgren

April 30 @ 6:30 p.m.

Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Book: This is Your Mind on Plants by Michael Pollan

May 28 @ 6:30 p.m.

Location: Ash and Elm Cider Company (1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201)
Book:
Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines by Joy Buolamwini

Past Books, Booze and Brains Discussions

See our previous books and experts here. 

Program Highlights

News

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There's a great list of popular science books lined up for the 2021 season.

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Photo Album

See the book club in action

In January 2020 we met to discuss And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic by Randy Shilts at Upland Fountain Square.

Take a peek

Partners

  • Indiana Humanities
  • Central Indiana Science Outreach
  • March for Science Indianapolis
  • Indiana Sciences
  • Indianapolis Public Library
  • Ash and Elm Cider Company

Questions?

Contact Sam Opsahl, Program Associate:
sopsahl@indianahumanities.org317.616.3641

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