Nerd Nite Memphis

We’re getting together for a laid-back evening of fellowship, company, and some thought-provoking fun at Nerd Nite—a series of engaging presentations (think TED Talks). There’s no assigned reading or discussion topic this time—just a chance to connect with fellow Stoics and enjoy the evening. Whether you’re new to the group or a regular face, we’d love to see you there! About Nerd NiteNerd Nite Memphis brings together a curious community through informal talks on research, culture, art, and everyday life—building connection through shared ideas. Nerd culture is for everyone: every interest, hobby, sport, and field of research, and everything you know (and think we should know, too!). Join us every third Friday of the month. Presentations:1) Horses under pressure: Does social instability induce a physiological cost? by Cassandra Nuñez (UofM)Animal populations around the world are managed with contraceptives. A favorite method stimulates females’ immune systems to keep them from getting pregnant. The thought is that treated females will exhibit normal behavior and physiology, but that they just won’t ever be “expecting”. Well, I wouldn’t be talking to you at Nerd Nite if all worked out just so. Not surprisingly, contracepted females get weird and this can affect their relationships with other females and I’m looking forward to telling you all about it! Intermezzo: Jim Adelman 2) How Together We Can Build Political Will for Effective Climate Solutions Nationwide by Rachel Wiley (Citizens Climate Lobby)We empower everyday people to work together on climate policy. Our supporters are organized in 350+ chapters across the United States building support in Congress for national bipartisan solutions to climate change.