Three talks on Vitamins, Better Communication, & Weird Animal Sex. Three fun-yet-informative visual presentations with music, prizes, refreshments, and guaranteed good company.
Dr. Anthony Basile, Associate Professor of Biology at SUNY Sullivan is presenting “For the Love of Vitamins.” We all talk about the vitamins, see them written on our food labels, and eat them every day. Yet most people fail to appreciate how amazing the vitamins actually are. No, this talk is not about vitamin supplements. Instead, this talk is about the little bits of organic chemistry that we must eat every day to live. Why Because evolution has left us fully dependent on eating other species for nourishment. From A to K, this talk will present the vitamins as spectacles of human biology!
Dr. Anthony J. Basile is an Associate Professor of Biology at State University of New York (SUNY) Sullivan. As the only Evolutionary Biologist who is also a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, he holds a unique perspective on human nutrition. Anthony’s top three favorite foods are dark chocolate, plantains, and dried dates. As a musician from the Hudson Valley, Anthony has surprisingly yet to perform in Beacon, so he is excited to be making his debut at Nerd Nite!
Dawn Hunter, Nerd Nite St. Pete co-boss, presents “Connection Before Content: The Secret Sauce to Better Communication.” Ever wondered why some conversations feel like a warm hug while others are as cold as a winter breeze? It’s all about connection! Think of it as the secret sauce to making your messages stick like glue. We’ll explore the magic of values-based messaging, setting the stage for communication that’s not just heard but felt. Then, we’ll sprinkle in some tools and strategies to help you discover your unique communication style. It’s like finding your inner superhero and learning how to use your powers for good! Remember, people want to know you care before they care what you know.
By day, Dawn runs a business focused on healthy boundaries, joyful living, and redefining the way we think about work and rest. By night, she’s probably reading three books at once, brainstorming podcast episode ideas, and indulging in cozy vibes. She believes data is sexy, naps are sacred, and life is too short to be ordinary.
Finally, Dr. Kate Weiss, urban wildlife ecologist and Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Policy at Marist University, introduces “The Birds, the Bees, and the Bizarre: Weird Sex in the Animal Kingdom.” We all think we know how sex works… but do we really? Through this talk, we will learn about the wacky and wild world of how species across the animal kingdom “get it on.” This will include investigations of anatomy, sex determination, pleasure, and the age-old question of “how could childbirth possibly get worse” (surprise, it can!). Through this talk, listeners will gain a deeper appreciation for the diversity of approaches to sexual reproduction and understand that this variation is key to allowing life to always find a way.
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