Science Café Cleveland presents
Demystifying color:
Distinguishing between science and folklore
MARCH 9, 2015
FEATURING:
Shermila Singham, PhD
Staff Scientist, Sherwin Williams
EVENT INFORMATION:
Have you everÌýwondered why the sky is blue atÌýnoon, red at sunset, and gray on a cloudy day?ÌýÌýOr if bananas are really yellow? ÌýWhyÌýmixing blue, red, and greenÌýpaint makes brown while mixing the same color lights makes white? ÌýWhyÌýsoap bubbles and oil slicks showÌýrainbow colors and yellow lighting makes youÌýsleepy?
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From a scientificÌýperspective, color originates from the visual perception of light interactingÌýwith physical objects. ÌýJoin us for aÌýdiscussion on the modern dayÌýtheories of color that can be used to answer the questions posed and more.ÌýÌýCurrent developments in colorÌýtheory and application to consumers willÌýalso be reviewed.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHERE:
The Tasting Room at Great Lakes Brewing Company
2701 Carroll Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
WHEN:
March 9, 2015
Doors willÌýbe open 5:30 - 9:00 PM (Last call at 8:45PM). Presentation and discussion is 7:00Ìý- 8:00 PM. The Tasting Room will also host a limited menu before and during the event. Not to mention beer! (Click here to view menu).
*Please Note* A few of our cafes have approached capacity and/or standing room only. If you want to be 100% sure to get in and get a good seat, you might want to arrive a bit early.
WHO: Sponsored by Case Western Reserve University chapter of Sigma Xi, WCPN ideastream, and Great Lakes Brewing Company
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