Wednesday 18 September – The Laboratory, Lincoln NZ
Reclaim your inner nerd – Think Tedx with beer!
Be there AND be square.
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Speakers:
“Malt, Hops, Yeast, and Water”
Mark Waller – Super Brewer
What is it that makes beer the world’s most popular beverage? And what is the magical craft that takes such simple ingredients and turns them into something special?
Having moved to New Zealand from Montana with his wife and son to start a new adventure and new career, Mark embarked on becoming an accomplished brewer and beer judge who produces the fabulous beer at The Laboratory. Mark will take you on the beer journey and explain how this is not a solo gig.
“Demystifying Solar Design”
Steve Langridge – Solar Designer
So you take a piece of glass and you point it at the sun and it makes electricity…?
How does that work??
Uncover the dark arts of solar power with Steve as he demystifies the silicon waffle, the PN junction and asks, “why are doped-up Atoms so eager to catch a Bus-bar and go nightclubbing?”.
“Cycleways and Safety”
Glen Koorey – Transport Planner
Is cycling a comparatively safe form of transport? How are we continually seeking to make it safer? Transport safety researcher Glen Koorey looks into the question of how we can create more cycle-friendly environments
Talks start 7pm