Take a closer look at food through the lens of science at this month’s BostonTalks. Why do we make the food choices we do? What makes some bacteria good and some bad? Hear from and meet local food science experts at BostonTalks: The Science of Food.
Featuring:
Rachel Herz, Ph.D.
Neuroscientist, faculty of Brown University and Boston College, active in research, consults on smell, taste, food and flavor
Rachel Herz is a leading expert leading world expert on the psychological science of smell and renowned author of several books, including Why You Eat What You Eat: The Science Behind Our Relationship with Food (available for sale at this month’s BostonTalks). Learn how psychology, our senses and our brains affect our relationship with food and the choices we make when eating it.
Matthew Moore
Professor in food science at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Matthew Moore focuses his research on food microbiology, specifically food safety. Not only are viruses are the leading cause of foodborne illness in the US and globally, but they are also a public health and economic concern. His research helps people to better understand, detect and prevent these viruses. Hear about the food we eat—and shouldn’t eat.
Hosted by Edgar B. Herwick III
WGBH’s Curiosity Desk
Edgar digs a little deeper into topics in the news, explores the off-beat and searches for answers to questions in the world around us. His radio features can be heard on 89.7 WGBH’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered, and his television features can be seen on WGBH’s Greater Boston.
BostonTalks is WGBH’s smarter happy hour. It’s smarter because we feature three short talks, and it’s happy hour because the entire event takes place in a bar-like setting with lots of casual conversation. BostonTalks Happy Hour is a networking-style event with limited seating.
You must be at least 21 with a valid ID to attend this event. Beer, wine and hard cider are available for purchase.
Thanks to our partner Brato Brewhouse & Kitchen.
Tickets are $15 at the door.
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