Science Semester: Book Discussion Group

Next session: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 1:30pm-3:30pm

Details:

Third Tuesdays of Each Month 1:30-3:30 pm

The Science Semester led by Steven Skalak, is a participatory reading and discussion group with an active exchange of ideas and reactions to our books on various scientific topics. The group will follow the basic book group format of reading the book followed by a discussion meeting at which participants can share their reactions and own life experience as it relates to the topic.  Participants are expected to acquire their own reading materials, list of required material below.

The books and the discussion dates will be:

• September 15 - The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science by Dava Sobel. 
• October 20 - TBA

Free and open to Center members.  This program is in partnership with the Charlottesville Newcomers Club.

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Members only.

Location:
The Center