S2024E4 Thursday, April 18th: Nerd Nite Fort Collins ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW

Join Nerd Nite Fort Collins at The Wolverine Farm Publick House for a special ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY show! We have two amazing speakers lined up for a unique multi-media episode! Stay tuned for updates via our newsletter!

The Art of the Process
Rob Klose, artist/owner Rob Klose Laser Art

Hector Berlioz was a Visionary Composer and also a Creepy Stalker
Matt Browne, Composer

*The Canonical Art Corporation will unveil a collaborative project that mixes visual art with music in a way vinyl lovers appreciate.* Visit https://thecanonicalart.com/audiofile to stay informed!

S2024E3 March 21st – BEER SPECIAL at The Lyric!

*** Please note this SPECIAL EPISODE will be held at The Lyric with talks starting at 6:30***

Join the fun with Nerd Nite Fort Collins as we learn about the people, arts, science and history of beer as told by luminaries in the brewing community. Want to drink while you think about beer? You are in luck! Frezi & Peter Bouckaert (Purpose Brewing), are making special Amber Ales & other former recipes, available this night only! Come early to grab a beer and get ready to hear from our panel of amazing beer nerds! BE THERE AND BE SQUARE!

Fat Tire Amber Ale, since 1985
Jeff Lebesch, Founder, New Belgium Brewing company
Jeff Lebesch, founder of New Belgium Brewing Company and the creator of Fat Tire Amber Ale, talks about his cycling adventures in the 1980’s, the origins of Fat Tire, and the events that led to the start of New Belgium.

Beer Delights: Looking at beer through history and geography
Frezi Bouckaert, Purpose Brewing & Cellars
A beer is great as/in/with food. Recently, a lot of books have been coming out about food & beer pairing. But, if you think about it, this is what people have been doing for the longest time. So let’s look at some history of beer, some taste & flavor evaluation of beer, and some ideas for our next meal/beer.

Music of the sphBeers: The intersection of Art, Science, and The Fungal Overlords
Jeff Biegert, Brewing and fermentation scientist, CSU
I have been brewing beer professionally for over 30 years and have been teaching brewing and fermentation science at Colorado State University for over 10 years. When people ask about my background they are always surprised that I have a Music Degree, and not something expected such as a degree in microbiology, chemistry, engineering, or even food science. When considering these reactions, I may ask myself, “Well, how did I get here?”. Let’s dive into the rabbit hole and explore the intersection of music and beer, the science of fermentation, and come to terms with our place in the universe.

S2024E2 February 15 – Aviator turned Vintner and Mental Health Technology

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Join us for another exciting episode of Nerd Nite Fort Collins at Wolverine Farm Public House! Doors open at 6:30pm. Speakers commence at 7:00pm.

Don’t forget to get your loyalty card stamped or pick one up at reception. Then mingle with the nerd nite crew, guests and speakers who are always talking about something interesting like the easter eggs hidden in the loyalty card.

We have two exciting speakers lined up this month: 

From Wings to Wine — The journey from an Air Force Pilot to Blanchard Family Wines
James Blanchard, Blanchard Famil​y Wines
From helicopters to horticulture, combat to Cabernet; how one pilot’s experience of flying missions over the vineyards in California led him to start his own winery. Explore the differences between the Colorado and California wine industries and how lessons in building military organizations translated to the world of wine. 

Mental Health Tech from Teletherapy to AI: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities
John Jurica Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist
From the rise of teletherapy, to adaptive wellness apps, tech has come a long way in promoting mental health. Come join a lively presentation about mental health tech improvements, the challenges they bring, and opportunities to improve outcomes, most notably AI.

S2024E01 January 18 — Humans, computers, and AI crochet

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Join us for the first Nerd Nite Fort Collins event of 2024, at Wolverine Farm Public House! Doors open at 6:30pm. Speakers commence at 7:00pm.

The new year brings lots of exciting stuff. We have lowered our pricing, you can now enjoy an evening full of nerdery for only $8 ($4 for students)! Moreover, we will be kicking off our Nerd Nite Loyalty Program this month – get a punch card when you arrive and for every 3 Nerd Nites you attend, you get a free drink! Finally, check out our brand-new logo with Horsetooth at the center stage.

We have two exciting speakers lined up this month: 

The H in Computer Science stands for Human
Lucas Plabst, PhD student, Natural User Interaction Lab, CSU
Have you ever wondered why it takes 10 steps to cancel that trial subscription you got? Why there always seem to be 10 Download buttons but only one works? User interfaces have far too long ignored the key player: The User! Come learn about the field of human computer interaction and hear about some close calls we had just because of bad software.

Unraveling the Art of AI-Generated Crochet Patterns
Charlotte Connolly, PhD student, Department of Atmospheric Science, CSU
Over the past year, algorithms like chatGPT, Craiyon, and WOMBO have made AI more accessible and as a result raised concern about the future role of humans in creative work. Join us as we use the art of crochet to explore ChatGPT’s true ability to create, unraveling the secrets, strengths, and weaknesses of its ability to imagine and innovate.

Happy Holidays from Nerd Nite Fort Collins!

We wish you happy holidays and a nerdy new year! We are taking a break in December, but we will be back in 2024 to bring you much more nerdery, every third Thursday of the month!
We have lots of interesting talks lined up, from AI crochet, over hurricanes, to more beer!

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NNFC_S2023E9 Thursday, November 16th at 7pm, Wolverine Farm Public House

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NASA/JPL projects from a Business Paradigm

Jordan Ross, Project Resource Analyst with NASA/JPL

Abstract:

NASA, JPL, many of us have probably heard these names before, but what do they actually do? Join us as Jordan Ross gives us a peek into the exciting, energetic, scientific and impactful mission ongoing at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Jordan with cover the what, when, why and how of the prestigious and impactful institution he represents with special treatment of Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) and Sentinel-6 programs. Join us for this opportunity to hear from Jordan and admire some art and artifacts from NASA/JPL!

The aesthetics and science of snowflake shapes

Daniel Hueholt, Ph.D. candidate in Atmospheric Science at CSU

Abstract:

It may be that no two snowflakes are exactly alike—but there are patterns to their shapes, which arise from the atmospheric conditions in which the flakes form. In this talk, we’ll discuss the variety of real-world snowflakes ranging from familiar star-shaped crystals to eldritch polycrystalline forms. Carefully observing snow at the surface can tell us what happened in the clouds from which the flakes fell, and with a little practice, anyone can learn to interpret the meaning of snowflake shapes in the wild!

NNFC_S2023E8 Thursday, October 19th at 7pm, Wolverine Farm Publick House

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Observing weather from space

Naufal Razin, Research Scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere, CSU

Forecasters, analysts, and researchers heavily rely on satellite observations to understand the weather in places near and far, but how can they tell what the weather is like by simply looking at a satellite image? In this talk, I will present an overview of the different satellite products that help us better understand the weather- and how you can use them too!

Coral-lating corals to Colorado

Rich Karp, Graduate Student Researcher in Coral Reef Ecology, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Coral reefs are valuable ecosystems which are considered the “Amazon of the ocean.” These wave-resistant habitat-creating structures can be seen from space and are incredibly vulnerable to warming oceans. I will discuss mechanisms to create resistant and resilient corals. We will also address how to scale restoration strategies and mitigate climate change impacts which will help these foundational species survive climate change.

NNFC_S2023E7 Thursday, September 21st at 7pm, Wolverine Farm Publick House

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Who is talking about what?

TITLE Designing Climate Futures Using Science Fiction Prototyping


AUTHOR Patrick W. Keys, Assistant Professor, Department of Atmospheric Science, CSU.

ABSTRACT What will the world be like in 25, 50, or 100 years? Can climate change information be merged with storytelling to reveal possible pathways that society may take? This talk will discuss how I have used science fiction prototyping to creatively explore humanity’s future.

TITLE An Interactive Presentation of Technologies in Semiconductor Manufacturing 

AUTHOR Garrett B., Senior Engineer at Advanced Energy

ABSTRACT Interactive presentation for plasma fundamentals and semiconductor manu- facturing.

TITLE Update from The Canonical Art Corporation


AUTHOR Rick M. F. Sanchez, MTS The Canonical Art Corporation

ABSTRACT A Member of the Technical Staff and The Canonical Art Corporation will provide a teaser of upcoming presentations on AI, natural language processing and the ethics of technology.

NNFC_S2023E6 Tuesday, August 22nd at 7pm, Wolverine Farm Publick House


Join us for another riveting Nerd Nite Fort Collins where passion meets intellect, and where pints meet pondering! Get ready to deep dive into two absorbing 20-minute talks. And the best part? An intermission that lets you grab your favorite beer to sip on as our speakers drop knowledge.

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Speaker 1: Luc Van Loon, Journalist and Storyteller

Title: Breathwork. Abstract: What is it? what does it do? Why should you experience it before attending a lecture on beer?

Speaker 2: Peter Bouckaert, Owner and Brewmaster Purpose Brewing and Cellars

Title: Brewing beer, that must be easy.

Brewing beer predates pottery!  It must not be that difficult. We will not stand still at 15000 year old history, we will go straight to hot current brewing science. The focus is on how other technological developments influence the work now of every brewer, small and large.  Bring a beer!

NNFC_S2023E5s USMC KC-130 NAVs land at Gilded Goat Brewing

WHEN: 6:30PM, 4 August 2023

WHERE: Gilded Goat Brewing, 3500 S College Ave #194, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Sup nerds. Ever wonder what it would be like to direct a 150,000 pound military transport aircraft filled with jet fuel onto a bombed out runway in a war zone at night? Want to know what it’s like being a member of the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team? Ever thought about finding your way across the ocean using nothing but the stars, sextant and a watch? Look no further! Nerd Nite Fort Collins season 2023 episode 5 will showcase Master Gunnery Sergeant (Retired) Randolph Richter and Sergeant Justin Fritz as they recount stories of life in the US Marines when they served together at MCAS Miramar, Afghanistan, and worldwide from 2000-2003. Be there and be square!

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ABOUT TICKET TIERS: Ticket proceeds go to a charity that memorializes the service and sacrifice of Marines, Sailors and all who have supported the USMC transporter community. The net donation to charity is sales minus costs, there are no processing fees except those charged by eventbrite. There are several pricing options described below.

GA: $10 Just come for the show. (psst, its at a brewery so you can just buy beer there

Student, active, former and retired military, police and first responders: $5

UPDATE: THIS EVENT WILL BE TICKETED WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO BENEFIT https://mcata.com/VMGRMemorial.