7-9pm at Gravely Brewing Company
Presentations:
7:15 pm – “A great place to live, is a great place to visit.” by Rose Zimmerman Caple
description:
While Louisville Tourism is the official destination marketing organization for Louisville, KY these are not the only people who are responsible for bringing travelers and new residents to the area. Let’s take a trip together (and don’t forget to “pack your patience”!) to explore how the Tourism & Hospitality industry attracts visitors, but also enhances the quality of life we experience in Kentuckiana.
bio:
Rose Zimmerman Caple has lived in Southern Indiana (SoIN) for most of her life but has always had a soft spot in her heart for everything Louisville has to offer. She began her tourism journey while in college by interning at the Howard Steamboat Museum and that’s how she encountered Louisville Tourism. Since 2011, she has worked at both the Louisville Visitor Center and main office for Louisville Tourism and started her newest journey as the Tourism Sales Manager for Niche & Affinity markets.
7:45 pm – “Real Science: Looking at Alternative Energy” by Craig Butler
8:15 p.m. – “Louisville Beer Week” by Michael Moeller
7-9pm at Gravely Brewing Company
Presentation #1:
“Exploring The Commonwealth with the Frazier History Museum” by Amanda Briede
Description:
The Frazier History Museum’s new exhibition The Commonwealth: Divided We Fall shares the history of Kentucky from the state’s natural history through the early 20th century. In addition to Kentucky’s usual cast of characters, The Commonwealth includes the stories of diverse Kentuckians of all kinds, including African Americans, Native Americans, women, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ+ community and more. At Nerd Nite, come learn the often-untold stories of some the diverse Kentuckians featured in The Commonwealth.
Presentation #2:
“Mint Julep Experiences” by Cherise Mingus
Description:
Kentucky Bourbon Trail tours and trips that are memorable, bucket-list-worthy experiences. From crafted public bourbon tours to fully-customized experiences, Mint Julep Experiences is Kentucky’s premier tour and destination management company for tours and for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, legendary horse farms, historic landmarks and the Commonwealth’s rich culinary scene. Learn from one of MJE’s Experience Coordinators who can help you explore the living history of Kentucky in comfort and style.
Presentation #3:
“NKD LDY” by Becca Gardner
Description:
Learn about the founding of NKD LDY, a non-alcoholic spirits company that makes a gin, tequila, and bourbon alternative.
thursday february 24th 2022
Gravely Brewing Company
6:30-8:30pm FREE
Presentation #1:
“WHY I YPAL” by Gabrielle Stone
Description: What’s “young?” What’s “professional?” And do I count as either? The answer is yes! Hear from YPAL’s Director of Recruitment Gabrielle Stone on how she found YPAL and the impact she’s found in our community. She will help you build a roadmap for getting the most out of our organization and finding a strategy that works best for you. We’ll cover how you, as a young professional, can begin to connect, engage, and develop, alongside one of Louisville’s largest young professional organizations.
Bio: Gabrielle Stone is a big Loki fan and a foodie who happens to be allergic to sage and paprika… which proves a barrier in her pursuit to become a professional foodie. So instead, by day she is a Technical Talent Partner at Appriss & Bamboo Health and by every other part of the day, she is YPAL’s Director of Recruitment, striving to make folks feel seen, welcome and valued at work and in our community.
Presentation #2:
“How To Date IRL Outside of the Apps!” by Jacquelyn Scanlan
How do you meet someone IRL in a dating world saturated with dating apps? Learn how to expand your circle, meet new people, and easily access resources that allow you to do so.
Jacquelyn Scanlan is a Kentuckiana professional matchmaker with Prestige Connections, a luxury matchmaking dating service, and SwoonMe Events, which curates high quality, professional and fun singles events across the U.S.
Presentation #3:
“Myths about Sex and Relationships” by Michelle Stillwagon LMFT, CST
As an American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) certified sex therapist and relationship expert, Michelle Stillwagon provides a unique sex positive lens to the diverse population of couples and individuals she serves in Louisville.
🅽🅴🆁🅳 🅽🅸🆃🅴 returns with a 2022 blowout spectacular!
Nerd Nite Louisville
***free***
Opening ceremony at 6:30
First presentation at 6:40
Ends somewhere around 8:30ish
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter Ave
*Presentation #1
“Healing the Trauma of Kids Exposed to Gun Violence is Crucial to Ending Gun Violence in Louisville” by Christopher 2X
Description: Learn how a Louisville-based program called Future Healers is designed to help young kids exposed to gun violence heal from trauma, learn, and reach their potential, which is crucial to ending gun violence in the city.
Bio: Christopher 2X is an anti-violence advocate and executive director of Christopher 2X Game Changers, who won the 2021 “Mayor’s Spirit of Louisville Award.”
*Presentation #2
“#Adulting Through the Decades” by Elmer Lucille Allen
Description: Elmer Lucille Allen will share what life was like growing up without electricity, being Brown Forman’s first African-American chemist to life lessons learned from #Adulting through the decades.
Bio: Elmer Lucille Allen, born and raised in Louisville, has thrived in a city that’s shown her its best and worst, from attending segregated schools to winning a 2021 WLKY Bell Award, recognized for volunteering and inspiring all residents to engage in community service.
*Presentation #3
“Meta Marketing with Kanye West & Michael Fimiani” by Michael Fimiani
Description: Mathematics has served as a tool for representational art and even as a subject of art, featured by visionaries ranging from M.C. Escher to Jorge Luis Borges. Art can also inform the way we view mathematics, with aesthetic considerations making math more comprehensible. Artists, mathematicians, and educators have devoted significant effort to explore the boundaries between these disciplines, with promising and often beautiful results.
Bio: Michael Fimiani is the Strategy Director at Scoppechio. He is music-loving, insight-hunting, data-driven big-picture thinker ready to accelerate brand growth.
Nerd Nite Louisville
*free*
Happy hour at 5
Opening ceremony at 7:15
First presentation at 7:30
Ends somewhere around 9
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter Ave
*Presentation #1
“Lex Luthor Was Right – In Defence of Superman’s Arch Enemy” by Bentley McBentleson
Description: While the rest of humanity has grown to rely this “Superman”, Lex Luthor understands that the world has been invaded by an alien being with super strength, flight, and x-ray vision. For 20 minutes we’ll explore the motivations behind one of the most well known arch nemesis and you will leave questioning who the real man of steel is.
Bio: Bentley is an avid reader of comicbooks and has way too much time on his hands.
*Presentation #2
“Look Good Naked” by Dan Elby Bounnavong
Description: Why do we workout? Answering that question and touching base about some juicy topics with a local fitness professional.
Bio: Dan Bounnavong is an ex-UK Cheerleader, Army Veteran, Coach and Co-Owner of CrossFit Covalence.
*Presentation #3
“Math as Art and Art as Math” by Professor Jake Wildstrom
Description: Mathematics has served as a tool for representational art and even as a subject of art, featured by visionaries ranging from M.C. Escher to Jorge Luis Borges. Art can also inform the way we view mathematics, with aesthetic considerations making math more comprehensible. Artists, mathematicians, and educators have devoted significant effort to exploring the boundaries between these disciplines, with promising and often beautiful results.
Bio: Jake Wildstrom has been a mathematics professor at the University of Louisville since 2007, studying mathematical properties of communication and transportation systems. In his free time he plays board games, crochets, brews beer, and repairs mechanical calculators
Nerd Nite Louisville
*free*
Happy hour at 5
Opening ceremony at 7:15
First presentation at 7:30
Ends somewhere around 9
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter Ave
*Presentation #1
“The Science of Getting Knocked Up” by Dr. Miriam Krause
Description: We all know that sperm + egg = baby, but that’s an oversimplification of a very complex biological process. In her presentation, “The Science of Getting Knocked Up,” fertility expert Dr. Miriam Krause will talk about how the sperm and egg function, and how they come together (literally) to make a tiny human. She’ll also share myths and facts about pregnancy, and talk about what help is available (like IVF) if it turns out you can’t get knocked up naturally.
Bio: Dr. Miriam Krause is a board-certified OB/GYN as well as board-certified reproductive endocrinologist. She completed her fellowship training at the University of Louisville and currently works at a private practice here in Louisville called “Fertility and Endocrine Associates”.
*Presentation #2
“The Cult of Cross-fit: How to Lift Heavy Stuff Real Fast and Real Good”” by Madison Kleinhenz
Description: An inside look into the community and culture surrounding what it means to “Run faster than a lifter, and lift heavier than a runner”. Also, how to be prepared for Life’s moments of action, like lifting a keg.
Bio: Madison love solving problems. Examples: Growing a small retail company into a storefront and nationally recognized brand, organizing and executing a $400k+ net event in less than 2 mos., and planning over 25 regional retail market plans. As a 2x Cross-fit Games coach, I take pride in my interpersonal skills and ability to lead others in the pursuit of excellence.
*Presentation #3
“What billion$, blood flow, and blind mice can tell you about the brain” by Dr. Aaron McGee
Description: The human brain is special but not unique. Here’s a quick peak into some of the weirdness of how neuroscience research works. Added bonus : reasons not to believe everything you read.
Bio: Aaron is an Asst Prof at UofL with a PhD in Neuroscience. He works with mice, builds microscopes, and shoots lasers when not drinking beer.
Nerd Nite Louisville
*free*
Happy hour at 5
Opening ceremony at 7:15
First presentation at 7:30
Ends around 9
Usually there is an awesome beer special
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter Ave
*Presentation #1
“The Dark Side of the Universe” by Joanna Bridge
Description: How did the universe go from the Big Bang to having stars and galaxies? And what’s up with all this dark matter and dark energy? Learn about what we think we know about the early universe, and what we still have left discover.
Bio: Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Louisville in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, studying the first observable galaxies. Did PhD at Pennsylvania State University, likes to travel and do karaoke.
*Presentation #2
“Target: Zero Suicides in Louisville” by Dr. Val Slayton
Description: The Louisville Health Advisory Board is a cross sector group of community organizations working to improve physical, mental, and social well being in Kentuckiana. It’s Behavioral Health Committee has a mission to implement a community wide, evidence based, and data driven program to eliminate suicides in Louisville. A major initiative will occur in September during National Suicide Prevention Week.
Bio: Dr. Val Slayton is a active participant in the Louisville Health Advisory Board. He has an interest in behavioral health issues, and is an active participant in efforts to establish the Zero Suicide framework.
*Presentation #3
“The Real Guide to Networking and Getting What You Want” by Alexandra Martindale
Description: Ever see those people guiding effortlessly through crowds meeting new people and expertly leaving conversations before they get weird? Ever hear the phrase, “It’s all in who you know?” Learn how to network effectively to get what you want in the end using proven strategies and key phrases.
Bio: Alex loves the art of social interaction. She goes to at least four networking events per week and is an active member of seven organizations locally. Her nickname is The Paris Hilton of Louisville – interpret that as you may.
Nerd Nite Louisville May 31st 2018
*free*
Happy hour at 5
Opening ceremony at 7:15
First presentation at 7:30
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter Ave
*Presentation #1
“Breaking Down BTS – The KPOP Sensation Taking Over the World” by Kara Delost
Description: Taking you beyond PSY’s Gangnam Style, to break down the current Kpop sensation, BTS. Find out who they are, the records they’re breaking, determining your “bias”, and just a taste of their music and videos. (Disclaimer: may cause obsession YouTube bingeing)
Kara DeLost is Korean American adoptee with a passion for all things Korean culture. Upon BTS Winning top Social Artist at the American Music Awards in 2017, she is now a full time BTS addict and part of the BTSArmy. @kdelost
*Presentation #2
“In Search of A Meaning of ‘Creativity'” by Jody Hurt
Description: Creativity isn’t something only a small group of people have. But in order to see this, we need to call attention to types of creativity. We’ll start with Ken Robinson’s definition of creativity, “The ability to have new ideas that have value”, and work towards a deeper understanding of creativity and the creative process.
Jody is a polymath working primarily in music and entrepreneurship. He’s a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts, and is currently running for Kentucky State Senate to represent the people of KY District 26.
*Presentation #3
“The Challenge of Finding Friends and How to Solve for it in the Modern World” by Pai Charasika
Description: Once upon a time it was far easier to make new friends as a generation of people found entertainment in the pastime of face to face interaction. With the advent of social media, virtual reality, and sooo many things to occupy our time, it has become increasingly more challenging to meet new people in real life where you have a natural synergies and a natural desire to speak. It’s hard out there to meet new people! ???? Either people already have their clique of friends or people rely on relationships that are “environmental”. In this discussion I’ll give you my perspective on this mode of communication and ways to potentially solve for this modern day conundrum.
A native of Louisville, Pai has 17 years in the investment industry as a local finance guy by profession. Who over the last several years has passionate in the entrepreneur/startup space. A divorced father of two who appreciates good people and a good time.
facebook.com/nerdnitelouisville
Nerd Nite Louisville April 26th 2018
*free*
Happy hour at 5
Opening ceremony at 7:15
First presentation at 7:30
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter Ave
*Presentation #1
Barrel Proctology 101 – If you seen one bunghole, you’ve seen them all by Noah Streingraber
Description: Some awesome stuff involving bourbon barrels
Noah hails from the “Mile High City,” AKA Denver, Colorado. And sorry, but no he didn’t bring any “jazz cabbage” or “Devil’s lettuce” with him because that is called “illegal drug trafficking.” He is a self-proclaimed beer connoisseur and barrel expert wannabe. Why did he move from CO to Louisville, KY? (Everyone asks this in a concerned, sad tone for some reason) — Bourbon brought him here. Noah slings barrels for Kentucky Bourbon Barrel, a full-service, used barrel cooperage here in Louisville, KY. He is a trader of sorts, but instead of investment stocks Noah deals in bourbon barrels. Like a nice, altruistic version of Gordon Gecko (ie “Wall Street” reference) that partners with and supports global beverage producers.
*Presentation #2
Why I Love Climbing by Reese Garza
Description: Realizing what you love by minimizing
Reese is a 22 year old traveler, writer, climber, and (to fund all of that) server/bartender.
*Presentation #3
The Science of Shooting the $h17 by Dave Bell
Description: We are often put in social situations either for business or pleasure, and forced into the realm of small talk. we will look at tips to make these situations a more pleasant and useful experience for you and those you come in contact with. hear from an introvert on making the most of being social even when you don’t feel like it
Dave is an introvert who plays the part of an extrovert at work on a daily basis. He has a long career in the non-profit world starting as a summer camp counselor. He presently serves as the Senior Manager of Philanthropy with the Kentucky Science Center and gets paid to go to Happy Hours (which he sometimes does not want to attend).
louisville.nerdnite.com
March 29th 2018
*free*
Happy hour at 5
Opening ceremony at 7:15
First presentation at 7:30
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter Ave
*Presentation #1
Drop The Baseline: Music & Type In Harmony by Cat Braithwaite
Description: Serifs, Dropcaps and Rock ‘n’ Roll. Music has the power to move us – and often inspired great art such as the typeface. Both share similar concepts such as rhythm, syncopation, dissonance and harmony. In this talk, we’ll discuss the psychology behind branding music genres, kinetic typography, and music’s influence in modern design language.
Cat Braithwaite is a musically-trained west Texan, art director, social media manager and photographer at Copper & Kings American Brandy. Cat prides herself on her extensive pun mastery and superhuman abilities of identifying various typefaces.
*Presentation #2
Kids, Trauma, and Mental Health: Nerding out on the welfare of children in our community by Micah Jorrisch
Description: Dude, what’s wrong with kids these days?! What if I could connect the dots between what many consider to be the greatest epidemic impacting American children today and the socioeconomic, health, and general wellbeing of our community? Let’s dive into the data and talk about children and why it should be personally important for all of us to care about their wellbeing.
Micah Jorrisch is the Director of External Relations for Family & Children’s Place, an organization dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing and safety of every child and family in the Louisville community.
*Presentation #3
The Language of Online Dating by Bentley McBentleson
Description: Online dating is the best. And the worst. But why does it have to be that way? Knowing the right words to say in your dating profile—and knowing which words to avoid—can make all the difference and increase your chances of finding that special connection. You may think you know what to say to best represent yourself to the online dating world – but our research reveals a few things you’ll want to consider before hitting that first keystroke.
Bentley McBentleson is a digital marketer, Colonel Sanders historian, and all around alright guy @mcbentleson