To the Milky Way and Beyond!
Channel: Astronomy On Tap Seattle
Date: 2023-02-23

Get excited for Astronomy on Tap at Bickerson's Brewhouse in Ballard at 7pm!
First, Sam Garza will walk us through our place in the universe and talk about the Milky Way as well as nearby galaxies! Then, Zack Cohen will talk about how learning about early life on Earth can teach us tons about life on other planets!
Each FREE Astronomy on Tap event features accessible, engaging science presentations on topics ranging from planets to black holes to the beginning of the Universe. Most events have games and prizes to test and reward your new-found knowledge! There is always lots of time to ask questions and interact with the presenters and other scientists who inevitably stick around for the beer.
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Speaker Bios:
Sam Garza is a second year Astronomy PhD student and ARCS Fellow at the University of Washington. She has previously studied the inner arms of the Milky Way, the relationship between how fast stars are forming and annoying dust particles, and (her favorite galaxy) the Whirlpool Galaxy. She currently researches the missing link between black hole feedback and the state of the gas that surrounds nearby galaxies. Outside of research, she loves public outreach, knitting, playing volleyball and baking for her friends.
Zack Cohen is a graduate student in the Chemistry department and Astrobiology program at University of Washington. His work to understand the origin of life on Earth spans from the laboratory to knee deep muddy lakes, and usually involves cool scientific instruments. He enjoys mountains, cooking, and time travel movies.