Science Semester: Book Discussion Group
Next session: Tuesday, October 20, 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:
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October 20 -The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
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November 17 - Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology by Chris Miller
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December 15: Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting by Lisa Genova
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January 19: The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values by Brian Christian
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February 16: A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness by Michael Pollan
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March 16: The Light Ages: The Surprising Story of Medieval Science by Seb Falk
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