What is Science On Tap?

Science On Tap is a place where, for the price of a beverage, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Meetings take place outside a traditional academic context, in the Crown Room at the Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood, MO.

Science On Tap was inspired by Café Scientifique of England. The first Cafés were held in Leeds in 1998. Since then, Café Scientifiques have sprung up in Newcastle, Nottingham and Oxford and the network has now begun to expand to other cities in Europe and North America.

Science On Tap is a forum for debating science issues, not a shop window for science. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accessible and accountable. The format is generally as follows: about 45 minutes of speaker presentation, followed by discussion until 8:30 PM.

All meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month during the academic year, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Seating is limited to the first 100 people. No reservations accepted.

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Related Educational Programs

Washington University's School of Medicine holds several 8-week sessions of Mini-Medical School each year. Unlike Science On Tap, these classes are not free and require advance registration, but they are open to the public ages 15 and up. For registration information, please go here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will be attending Science On Tap?
The audience will consist of people who are interested in science but generally never have the opportunity to discuss their views with and ask questions of someone “in the know.” No scientific knowledge will be assumed by the speakers so that everyone can participate.

Where and When?
Crown Room at the Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest Ave.
Maplewood, MO 63143
(314) 241-2337
Last Wednesday of the month, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Do I need to buy a ticket?
Science On Tap is free. There are no tickets or entry fees. Events are sponsored as a public service by Washington University in St. Louis and Schlafly's.