Monday, May 20, 2013 - 18:00 to Monday, May 27, 2013 - 21:00
In this Arduino workshop we will give you a comprehensive introduction to the platform, the programming environment, how to make full use of the a variety of inputs and outputs on the board and how you can use input data to control other programs on your computer. We will be learning through fun, practical examples.
The cost of the workshop includes an Arduino Uno, USB power lead, breadboard and all the components required for the workshop. All this is yours to take home after the workshop.
You will need to bring a laptop along with you on each night.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 18:45 to 20:30
Free - prebooking essential
Science Gallery has teamed up with Alliance Française in Dublin for a series of events where we invite scientists to speak to a café full of people about some of the latest research and findings from their field.
For this Café Scientifique, we will be meeting at Alliance Française Café on Kildare Street to explore Life-long Learning: The New Science of Memory and Decision-Making. |
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 18:00 to Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 21:00
This workshop will give musicians an all encompassing introduction to the world of electronics and DIY music.
For the first part of this workshop (22nd May) we will introduce participants to the basics of electricity, components and what they do. We then introduce participants to the tools and skills you will need for DIY electronics including the proper way to solder. We finish up the night by building a pocket sized, portable guitar amplifier.
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Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 18:00 to 19:15
€5 - prebooking essential
As part of the SFI Speaker Series, neuroscientist, former Wall Street Trader, and author of The Hour Between Dog and Wolf, John Coates will talk about the body chemistry that drives people to take risks.
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Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 18:30 to 20:00
DATA showcases the work of artists whose practice is actively engaged in Internet culture. Their work revolves around technology, games, social networks, commerce and politics. In their talks each artist discuss their approaches and ideas behind their interdisciplinary practice.
Speaker on the night: RYBN
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 18:00 to 19:15
€5 - prebooking essential
Why are some people better at dealing with risk and uncertainty than others? 'Risk Intelligence' doesn't correlate with IQ, but without it we would make terrible decisions.
Dylan Evans, behavioural scientist and author of Risk Intelligence: How to Live with Uncertainty calls it "a special kind of intelligence for thinking about risk and uncertainty". Essentially, people with a higher Risk Intelligence are better at processing chance and probability. |
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 18:00 to 20:00
Free - prebooking essential
Girl Geek Dinners are a chance for ladies in technology to get together, enjoy some nice food and drinks, and have fun meeting other women in their field. Head over to the blog to find out more information on GGD and RSVP for the event.
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Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 10:00 to 16:00
Free - please contact shaun.oboyle@sciencegallery.com
The Bridge21 model of technology mediated collaborative learning is ideally suited to the philosophy of Project Maths as a realistic, contextualized, problem based approach to learning maths.
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Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 18:00 to 20:00
Free - happening in the exhibition space
Call by RISK LAB to watch a poker game with a difference at our poker table.
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Friday, June 14, 2013 - 09:00 to 20:00
Free - prebooking essential
EuroPAWS is a project started in 2001 to highlight the potential for science and technology across television and new media output in Europe. EuroPAWS is run by OMNI Communications in London, a company which also engages in TV and Film/Video production on projects involving science and technology.
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Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 11:00 to 18:00
Free - prebooking essential
EuroPAWS is a project started in 2001 to highlight the potential for science and technology across television and new media output in Europe. EuroPAWS is run by OMNI Communications in London, a company which also engages in TV and Film/Video production on projects involving science and technology.
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Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 11:00 to 18:00
Free - prebooking essential
EuroPAWS is a project started in 2001 to highlight the potential for science and technology across television and new media output in Europe. EuroPAWS is run by OMNI Communications in London, a company which also engages in TV and Film/Video production on projects involving science and technology.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 18:00 to 20:00
Free - prebooking essential
What inspires you to think differently about how we live in the city?
And, if you were to transform Dublin, what would you do?
Urban Knights is a series of talks that celebrates urban crusaders, innovators and those who are actively changing how we behave, think and engage with the city.
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 18:00 to 19:30
Free - prebooking essential
For under €100, you could have your genome sequenced today. Simply send some saliva in the post to a personal genetics company, and they’ll have a look at your DNA before telling you whether or not you’re genetically predisposed to certain conditions or diseases. Genetic prediction could be revolutionary to healthcare, but a few aspects of the field remain open to intense debate.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 18:00 to 20:00
Free - prebooking essential
What inspires you to think differently about how we live in the city?
And, if you were to transform Dublin, what would you do?
Urban Knights is a series of talks that celebrates urban crusaders, innovators and those who are actively changing how we behave, think and engage with the city.
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