Nerds of Albuquerque!
Join us for Nerd Nite #14 on Thursday, June 5th at 7pm at Green Jeans Food Hall.
Nerd Nite is a monthly lecture series that takes place in bars in 100+ cities around the world. We've been going strong here in Albuquerque with our own local chapter for the last year or so, and we love bringing you all free, entertaining, and informative talks about nerdoms of all shapes and sizes.
We've got a great show lined up for you all. We're looking forward to seeing you soon. Join us to learn, laugh, and drink!
Our talks:
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Title: What you can't see and how to see it: Infrared optics and its applications in astronomy and beyond!
Blurb: How can James Webb Space Telescope see to the end of the universe and how come the apples you buy at the store aren't bruised? Seemingly unrelated, but the answers to these questions, are more related than you may think. In this talk I will be discussing infrared light, optics, and their impact in astronomy and other applications and exciting developments!
Bio: Connor Vaught is an Optical Engineer working with AV on directed energy and target tracking programs. He graduated with distinction from the University of Maryland with a BS in Physics and Astronomy where he was involved in high energy astrophysics research. After an internship with AV, formerly called BlueHalo, Connor started as an engineer; a position which he has enjoyed for the past three years. Connor works on product development and manufacturing including free space optical design, optical modeling, optical alignment, end-to-end system evaluation, and model validation through data analysis. When not working, Connor enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and traveling
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Title: Herping… you may have read that wrong!
Blurb: Learn all about lizards and herpetology
Speaker: Joshua Emms, New Mexico Herpetological Society. Josh is a lifelong New Mexican, and has been a reptile enthusiast pretty much his whole life. He has kept them on and off since he was a kid. He got a Bachelor's degree in History from BYU-Hawaii, where he spent a lot of time catching non-native herps and snorkeling with sea turtles. He is an Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) and works for Preventive Pest Control. He carries his love of reptiles into his work and is the "Snake Wrangler" for the company. He has been a member of NMHS since 2009 and has served as Newsletter Editor, Media Relations and President in the past. He has done many outreach programs and displays both professionally and with the society. He has been web designing as a hobby since he started college in 1996. In his spare time he enjoys exploring New Mexico with his wife and four kids while finding as many herps as possible!
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Title: Making Animals Cross: The Resistance Against Tom Nook
Blurb: Have you ever wondered how the animals of Animal Crossing feel about their situation? Does something about the backstory of Animal Crossing New Horizons not sit right? Althea tells the story of their island, Cumulus, and how they and their villagers have found some ways to fight back. While they haven’t been successful in toppling Tom Nook yet, they’ve been building the resistance since 2020 and would love to share some stories from the frontlines. Whether you’re completely new to Animal Crossing or a daily player yourself, hopefully you can find ways to build Animal Crossing-inspired resistance into your own life.
Speaker: Althea Atherton (they/them) is a full-time parent of two little ones and an avid fan and advocate of public transportation and neighborhood organizing. You can find them on BlueSky at @Alymay.bsky.social.
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Come join us for a drink, learn something new, and to meet fellow nerds. Tell your friends, and help us spread the word about Nerd Nite Albuquerque!
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