Tectonic Plates: Alamance County’s Science Café to host events this spring

A different scientist will present each month at Burlington Beer Works in downtown Burlington.

Tectonic Plates: Alamance County’s Science Café will continue its monthly gatherings on Jan. 9.

On the second Tuesday of each month, a different scientist will present engaging science at Burlington Beer Works in downtown Burlington beginning at 7 p.m.

All Tectonic Plates events are free and open to the public, and attendees can expect a lively event in a relaxed atmosphere without all the technical jargon. Tectonic Plates runs from September through May.

  • Jan. 9: Megan Millard, Animal Park, Enrichment at the Animal Park
  • Feb. 13: Nic Halchin, Halchin Hives, How bees make honey
  • March 12: Matt Wittstein, Elon University, Syncing sweat: understanding fitness devices, data, and health
  • April 9: David Dasher, Alamance Dermatology, Skin cancer 101
  • May 14: Shannon Duvall, Elon University, ChatGPT—what’s all the fuss?

For more information about Tectonic Plates, contact Dave Gammon, Elon professor of biology.