Science in the City

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Friday, April 23, 2021

Location:
Virtual event

Contact:
Jennifer Lawrence, jlawrence@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4671

Join us as we celebrate the science behind the work that we do at the City of Cambridge! You can join us for one segment or the full event - it's up to you. Join us at this Zoom link. 

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Schedule of Events

12:30 PM

  • Welcome by Mayor Siddiqui
  • Introduction by City Manager Louis A. DePasquale

12:40-1:10

  • EF Glocal Challenge!
  • Aquality 5 tells us about their education campaign for Cambridge renters
  • Project GreenPlate educates about the water saved by eating vegetarian
  • The Thrifting Project makes sure we know how much water we use when buying from fast fashion stores
  • A sneak peak at Monday's Meatless Monday Madness event by Project GreenPlate!

1:10-1:40

  • Ask Me Anything about the 9-11 system in Cambridge with Emergency Communications

1:40-2:15

  • Take a Sustainable Action with Gabe Shapiro & Francesca Reznik
  • Local nonprofit All in Energy has partnered with The City of Cambridge to help the City achieve its goal of Net Zero Carbon. The organization will be giving a talk during Science in the City on sustainable actions you can take this Earth Day, all of which are accessible through programs offered by the City of Cambridge and Eversource! The presentation will focus on renewable energy opportunities, avenues for energy efficiency, and electrification. Learn about how to get a no-cost home energy assessment, clean up your energy bill, and even start using 100% renewable electricity.

2:15-3:00

  • EPA and Eastern Research Group will discuss the findings of their study on best options for food waste management in MA, while DPW will discuss our program in Cambridge. Followed by 15-min Q&A session.

3:00-3:20

  • Youth conversation on sustainable transportation technology with Team CDD Bike Team, led by Adi Philson

3:20-3:40

  • CDD and the EF Glocal Challenge - CRLS interns from Faucet Failures, led by Simon Simpson
  • Faucet Failures video game beta testing – help us make this game about water conservation and the new Charles River Conservancy floating wetland even better than it already is.

3:40-4:00

  • Wildlife Q&A with the Water Department's Ranger Tim Puopolo

4:00-4:15

  • Bicycle Physics Demystified – the science of bike mechanics with the Community Development Department's Adi Philson
  • Did you know that bicycles are the most energy efficient transportation machine ever invented? But how do bicycles work? Why is it easier to stay upright on your bicycle when moving at faster speeds? How and why does your bicycle use air to keep rolling? In this workshop, we will answer these questions while breaking down some of the physics behind bicycles using props and demonstrations, so the next time you get on your bicycle, you will understand a little more of the science that creates the magic of bicycling!

4:15-4:25

  • Oral Health and Tap Water - what's the connection!? A video by the Cambridge Public Health Department

Don't forget to click this link to participate in the Science in the City virtual event on April 23!

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We have a lot of other science-based activities and videos for you to participate in at our virtual venue - Join us here any time this month!

For More Information

For more information, contact Jennifer Lawrence, jlawrence@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4671.