Science On Tap: Booze And Botany: Adventures In Plant Biology And Eastern European Culture Through The Lens Of Alcohol
Thursday, February 9, 2023
8:00 p.m.
Off Campus
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Science On Tap, co-sponsored by GVSU and SpeakEZ Lounge, is an opportunity for conversation, debate, and interaction between scientists and the public while drinking beer. Each month at SpeakEZ, a knowledgeable expert hosts a scientific discussion about current topics in the news such as Ebola and the paleo diet. This is a great chance to exercise your academic interests in a casual setting while enjoying great food and adult beverages.
Below is the information for February's Science On Tap:
Title: Booze And Botany: Adventures In Plant Biology And Eastern European Culture Through The Lens Of Alcohol
Speaker: Steve Rybczynski, Dept. of Biology, Grand Valley State University
Event Description:
The chemical and physical properties of alcohol make it suitable as a solvent, preservative, and libation. In this talk, Dr. Rybczynski will discuss the cultural and historical use of ethanol in making plant-based extracts and tinctures, both medicinal and recreational. Special attention will be given to the science and art of making Polish nalewka (nah-LEV-kah) from fruits, roots, and leaves. Tried and tested recipes will be provided.
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This event was added to the calendar by Laura Stroik (stroikl@gvsu.edu) on Monday, January 23, 2023 and was last updated on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 4:45 p.m.
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