Brew Lab: Science Talks and Trivia Night | TELUS Spark + UCalgary
Thursday, October 16 at 7:00-9:00 PM

Brew Lab

Science, stories, and a little friendly competition—all on tap!

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WHAT

Brew Lab is where science meets social! Join UCalgary, TELUS Spark, and RCI Science on for punchy talks, cold pints, and a trivia showdown with prizes.

WHEN

Thursday, October 16

7:00-9:00 PM

WHERE

Establishment Brewing Company

4407 1 St SE, Calgary

COST

No cost to attend, open to the community. Register to receive priority check-in.

Science, stories, and a little friendly competition—all on tap!

TELUS Spark is teaming up with the University of Calgary and RCI Science for an evening of big ideas, local research, and trivia at Brew Lab, hosted at Establishment Brewing.

Enjoy short, punchy talks and then stick around as Spark leads a fast-paced trivia showdown where your science smarts could win you prizes.

Grab a pint, join the conversation, and discover the science shaping our world.

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Featured Talks and Speakers

  • Dr. Mohammad Keyhani

Alien AIs and How They Think, Laugh and Love

Generative AI is like making first contact with an alien species. This talk explores how these new AIs think, laugh, and love—beyond algorithms and human assumptions.

Mohammad Keyhani is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary. He co-founded HoneybeeLogic.com, builds experimental AI tools like CiteFix.com and Lstr.cc, and is the author of The Generativity Advantage.

  • Dr. Jackie Lebenzon

A bug's guide to surviving the winter 

How do insects survive Alberta’s frigid winters? Dr. Lebenzon reveals the clever traits bugs use to outlast the cold—and how their strategies could inspire real-world solutions for humans.

Dr. Jackie Lebenzon is a Physiological Entomologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary. She studies how agricultural pests survive winter to improve crop management, and in her spare time creates insect-inspired art and explores the Rockies for cool bugs.

  • Dr. Peter Kusalik

Nanobubbles: Very small but oh so amazing

Nanobubbles are tiny gas bubbles with extraordinary properties—long-lived, versatile, and full of potential. Dr. Kusalik explores their surprising stability and the wide range of applications, from medicine to agriculture to even the beverage industry.

Dr. Peter Kusalik is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Calgary. His research uses molecular simulations to study liquids and solids, and more recently, the fascinating world of nanobubbles. A native of Southern Alberta, he has published widely and received major research awards for his contributions.

Note:

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registered guests will receive priority check-in up to 20 minutes before the event begins, after which any remaining seats will be released to walk-ins.

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