Pints Of Science Offers Entertaining Lecture Series In Tampa

TAMPA, FL — For about three years, New World Brewery has brought the community together for its Pints of Science lecture series.

On the second Wednesday of each month, the Tampa venue hosts three local scientists who speak about their current projects and passions. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the speakers taking the stage at 7 p.m.

September’s event, held Sept. 10, features:

• David Tomasko, executive director of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, speaking on “Managing the Water Quality and Natural Resources of Sarasota Bay”
• Nicole Fortenbery, director and medical science liaison for Exelixis, speaking on “Demystifying the Use of AI in Cancer Research”
• Scott Husband, associate professor of psychology at the University of Tampa, speaking on “Sex, Drugs & Dopamine: The Molecule of More”

The series was founded in 2022 by Nancy Bird, the wife of New World Brewery owner, Steve Bird.

A NICU nurse at Tampa General Hospital for 37 years, the event is inspired “by her passion for science,” he told Patch.

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Each month, speakers, often professors at the University of South Florida or the University of Tampa, offer informed but easily digestible talks on their areas of expertise.

“These professors are great. Some of them are like comedians,” Steve said.

Each speaker has 20 minutes to share about their topic and also takes questions from the audience.

“There’s this conversation that happens and it’s so important, especially right now when science is under the gun and teachers are under the gun. It’s so important,” Steve said.