Nerd Nite SF: Beginnings (of the Universe), Banalities (of Evil), and Pelvic Perceptions

Submitted by the Event Organizer

It’s our 150th shooooooow! Come celebrate with us and learn about how the universe began, why democracies end, and how to master the powers of your pelvis.

April 17th, 7pm @ The Rickshaw Stop

John Groh – The Beginning and End of the Universe (And Some Things in Between)
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.

Bio: 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.

Parsa Moein – The Banality of Evil or (Long) The Banality of Evil: A Quick Scope of a Boring Threat
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.

Bio: 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.

Dr. Karah Charette – Pelvic Perceptions: Separating Fact from Fiction
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!

Bio: 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.

Featuring Friends of the Show:
The SF Public Library
Musical Treats by DJ&Jelly

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