Science is Stranger than Fiction: Death and the Afterlife

Humanity’s fascination with death and the supernatural has influenced science for centuries. The desire to overcome death and understand the strange and unusual of the human condition has inspired many scientists throughout history, particularly within the fields of anatomy and medicine.

At this Science on Tap, Leslie New, PhD, assistant professor of statistics at WSU Vancouver, will take us on a tour of some of the weirdest specimens from museum collections in the western world and describe how scientists through the centuries have tried to understand death and the afterlife.

Not for the squeamish, join us for a walk through the more macabre corners of science as we celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s 567th birthday!

  • Event Date

    Tuesday, April 16, 2019

  • Start Time

    7:00 pm Pacific

  • Tickets

  • Venue

    Alberta Rose Theatre

  • Location

    3000 NE Alberta St. Portland, OR

  • Available Food & Drink

    Hand pies & pizza rolls, snacks, sweets, with a a full bar and a great selection non-alcoholic drinks, coffee and tea.

  • Accessibility Information

    Vaccine cards required at Science on Tap events. Masks are highly recommended, but not required. Visit the Alberta Rose COVID safety policies page for more information.

    There are no stairs to enter the theater. There is ramp down to seating area and wheelchair space in the front.