Event

The Science of Sin

Explore science through the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins as you attend seven short lectures by local scientists. Each scientist will talk about their current research or interests through the lens of one of the deadly sins. The audience will be divided into 7 groups, and will rotate through each of the scientists 10-15 minute talks. A different food item will be served at each of the talks. Click here for the menu.

PRIDE
Nirajan Dhakal, Ph.D., Spelman College, Asst. Prof.
Consequences of Prideful Ignoring of Climate Change Science.

ENVY
Sarah Brosnan, Ph.D., Assoc. Prof., Georgia State University
Primate Reactions to Situations of Inequality.

GLUTTONY
Benoit Chassaing Ph.D., Researcher, Georgia State University
Emulsifiers in Processed Foods and the Effect Human Health.

WRATH
Pamela Orpinas, Ph.D., Prof., University of Georgia,
Physiological Consequences of Experiencing Social Hardships

GREED
Mariel Borowitz, Ph.D., Prof., Georgia Institute of Technology
The Looming Reality of Space Mining and Parallels to "Gold Rushes"

LUST
Larry Young, Ph.D., Prof., Emory University
Human Lust for Social Interactions.

SLOTH
Augustus B. Cochran III, Ph.D. Prof., Agnes Scott College
The Seemingly Impossible Task of Timely Decision-making in Today's Politics.