

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 5 Minute Genius - 2026 MSF Headliner
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 5MG features short, sharp talks by some of Maine’s finest scientists with 5 minutes per talk, plus 5 minutes for questions. Presenting a sprint through some of the most remarkable, cutting-edge science happening in Maine - you will feel like a genius in no time! 

PS - there is COWBELL involved; you'll have to join us to find out how. 5 Minute Genius™ is a hugely popular event; we highly recommend you sign up to ensure your seat.

Presenters: Julia Brown, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Jason Bubier, The Jackson Laboratory
Sheila Edalatpour, University of Maine
Ryan Gordon, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Chuck Lubelczyk,  Maine Health
Emily Spaulding, MDI Biological Laboratory
Karyn Sporer, University of Maine
LeAnn Whitney, Maine Maritime Academy

Moderator: Kate Dickerson, Maine Discovery Museum

And you get all of this awesome science free of charge thanks to our 5MG sponsor: Maine Technology Institute!

To reserve your seat, sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PkW2GGBZtDmrBby_-yR_k4nSpshtMENpz_NX4_yLhc0/edit
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bangor/5-minute-genius-2026-msf-headliner/200029689747032
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 58

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.mainesciencefestival.org/5-minute-genius?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=bangor-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bangor
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Penobscot Theatre Company
- **lat**: 44.799399871501
- **long**: -68.77263094925
- **full address**: Penobscot Theatre Company, 131 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401-6309, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Maine Science Festival (https://allevents.in/org/maine-science-festival/3090596)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Penobscot Theatre Company, 131 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401-6309, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Maine Science Festival
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 5 Minute Genius - 2026 MSF Headliner ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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