Since 2009, OUSD has been hosting Dinner with a Scientist to bring together local scientists, teachers, and students to celebrate science. These award winning events take place at the end of each school year and have been featured in local newspapers and the White House Blog.

Over the course of the evening, teachers and students meet researchers, university professors, engineers, doctors, veterinarians, and even forensic scientists. Each scientist talks about their work, leads an activity, and answers questions, switching tables every 30 minutes. Two semi-formal events are scheduled for 2019, one for elementary and one for secondary, serving a total of 500 people. The events are free to invited participants with costs offset by donations and local funders.

Learn more about Dinner with a Scientist by reviewing this Presentation Slide Deck given at the California Science Teacher Association Conference.

2020 Dinner with a Scientist

Save the Date!

Teachers

We look forward to seeing you and your students at Dinner with a Scientist in the spring of 2020! Registration opens in March.

Questions about the event? Have ideas to make this year's Dinner with a Scientist the best ever? Contact Sarah Pipping at sarah.pipping@ousd.org

Scientists

Interested in being a featured scientist at this year's events? Fill out the registration form. Questions? Contact Sarah Pipping at sarah.pipping@ousd.org

For assistance in planning your presentation to students and teachers, we recommend the suggestions on pages 4-9 in A Guide for Classroom Visits from TechBridge.

Past Dinner with a Scientist Events

2019 Dinner with a Scientist

Chabot Space and Science Center

2018 Dinner with a Scientist

Chabot Space and Science Center

2017 Dinner with a Scientist

Chabot Space and Science Center

2016 Dinner with a Scientist

Snow Building, Oakland Zoo

2015 Dinner with a Scientist

Snow Building, Oakland Zoo

2014 Dinner with a Scientist

Snow Building, Oakland Zoo

2013 Dinner with a Scientist

Snow Building, Oakland Zoo

2012 Dinner with a Scientist

Snow Building, Oakland Zoo

2011 Dinner with a Scientist

Snow Building, Oakland Zoo

2010 Dinner with a Scientist

Snow Building, Oakland Zoo

2009 Dinner with a Scientist

Chabot Space & Science Center