Category Archives: Upcoming Events
Mordialloc Skeptics in the Pub
[ Tuesday, March 6, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Mordialloc Skeptics topic for March will be “Why Creationism has no place in Science Education” – and why common myths about science need to be expunged from science education (and how the two elements of the title are related). Their guest speaker is Prof. Richard Gunstone, Emeritus Professor of Science and Technology Education, Monash University. For … Read on »
Canberra Skeptics Lecture: CRITICAL THINKING AND COGNITIVE BIAS
[ Wednesday, March 14, 2012; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Speaker: Dr Karen Macpherson Date: 14 March 2012 Time: 6.00 – 7.30pm Venue: Optus Lecture Theatre, CSIRO Discovery Science Centre, Clunies Ross Street, Acton, ACT 2601 Members Free/Non-Members Gold Coin Donation The chances of winning Lotto are 8,145,060:1. Many newspapers carry astrological forecasts. Most people think they are above average drivers. And astoundingly, most university academics think their research is more … Read on »
Mordi Skeptics Talk
[ Tuesday, February 7, 2012; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Speaker: Tim Harding Topic: Animal welfare: science vs anthropomorphism Venue: Mordialloc Sporting Club, 528 Main St , Mordialloc Animal welfare science seeks to determine the real needs of the animal. Welfare is a characteristic of an animal, not something given to it, and can be measured using an array of indicators, such as the level of cortisol in … Read on »
Canberra Skeptics: An Introduction to MPS (Management PseudoScience): Or Why a Hard Nose is No Protection for a Soft Head
[ Tuesday, December 13, 2011; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] A Canberra Skeptics Lecture Speaker: John Smyrk Date: 13 December 2011 Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm Location: Optus Lecture Theatre, CSIRO Discovery Science Centre, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601 Free Admission The field of management has provided particularly rich soil for the cultivation and propagation of nonsense. This observation lies in sharp contrast to the common perceptions of managers as cold, hard, evidence-based decision … Read on »
Gippsland Skeptics (Vic)
[ Friday, November 11, 2011; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Gippsland Skeptics (formerly Sale Skeptics In The Pub) meets monthly, every 2nd Friday, alternatively in Sale or Morwell. (This month in Sale) DETAILS: moc.liamtohnull@bupehtniscitpekselas or 0424 376 153 or Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gippsland-Skeptics/172376579482915 … Read on »
Mordi Skeptics In the Pub (Mordialloc, Vic)
[ Tuesday, November 8, 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Mordi Skeptics In The Pub: Meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month 7.30 pm at the Mordi Sporting Club. http://www.meetup.com/Mordi-Skeptics-in-the-Pub/ 8th November: The Importance of Funding Grass Roots Science Research presented by Jonathan de Booy, an Education and Outreach Officer at the Australian Synchrotron Mordi meetups begin informally with a 6:00 dinner … Read on »
Great Ocean Road Skeptics (Vic)
[ Wednesday, October 26, 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Great Ocean Road Skeptics (Geelong) meets on the last Wednesday of each month from 6pm at City Quarter, Cunningham Pier East Geelong. For details, email Carolyn Coulson (carolcoATbarwonhealth.org.au). … Read on »
Melbourne Eastern Hills Skeptics In the Pub
[ Monday, December 12, 2011; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] MEH Skeptics in the Pub Monday, 12th December 2011 at 6:30pm — 9:30pm Location: Knox Club — Cnr Boronia / Stud Rds Wantirna Vic 3152 There is no set agenda — just turn up, grab some noms… … Read on »
Melbourne Eastern Hills Skeptics In the Pub
[ Monday, November 14, 2011; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Monday, 14th November 2011 at 6:30pm — 9:30pm Location: Knox Club — Cnr Boronia / Stud Rds Wantirna Vic 3152. There is no set agenda — just turn up, grab some noms… … Read on »
Peninsula Skeptics (Mornington Vic)
[ Thursday, October 20, 2011; 6:30 pm to 7:58 pm. ] Thursday 20th of October Looking back to the beginning of the Cosmos with the SKA Details here: http://www.meetup.com/Teapot-Mornington-Peninsula/events/26892811/ … Read on »
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