July 29, 2011

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Interested in Science? Come to the #NYCSciTweetUp on Aug. 9th

By Krystal D'Costa

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This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American

Every month or so, the science community in New York City gathers to talk science over beer. The event—or TweetUp if you will—began as a means of connecting the online science community offline, which is why it bears a hashtag in its name. While the gathering is still in its infancy, turnouts have been fairly moderate—and certainly enthusiastic.

The next one is scheduled for August 9th--

the location has yet to be determined but you can follow along through one of these channels learn more:

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If you're in town, please stop in—it's a very low-key and open affair. If you are a science/health/environmental writer, journalist, blogger, tweeter, teacher, student, researcher, communicator, observer, or fan come on by.

Update: The Tweetup will be at the Peculier Pub located at 145 Bleeker St, New York, NY 10012.

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