Adventure Science Center invites you to join us for a series of informal discussions on current issues in science. Whether tackling how science can solve global problems or help us to understand how the universe works, these gatherings are NOT lectures. They are an opportunity for you to share your opinions, ideas and thoughts with other science lovers and to meet local scientists in a fun, casual setting. So grab a cup of coffee (or other adult beverage) and let's chat!  Schedule: Join us on the Third Thursday of each month at FIDO in Hillsboro Village. Have an idea for a topic? Submit your idea here! NEXT Cafe Topic: Climate Change: A "Hot" Topic 7-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16 FIDO cafe in Hillsboro Village Middle Tennessee just came off one of its hottest summers ever. While one hot day does not confirm or deny climate change, at our September Science Cafe, we'll explore the science of climate change and what, if anything, can be done to change current trends. What is the difference between "weather" and "climate"? How do current trends differ from warming or cooling periods in the past? Come join us for what will surely be a lively discussion on a very "hot" topic! Our guest will be Dr. Ebner, a Ph.D. in Neuroscience who took his first job at Brown University around 1970 and then moved to Vanderbilt in 1991 to be part of the John F Kennedy Center for the study of developmental disabilities and the Psychology Dept at Vanderbilt. He was trained by The Climate Project on the need to reduce greenhouse gasses and conserve energy.  Look for more Science Cafe opportunities coming up in 2010! Many thanks to our location hosts at: