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“That’s Science” A Brainy, Buzzy, Gameshow Style Event

“That’s Science” A Brainy, Buzzy, Gameshow Style Event

"Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me - That’s Science?!"
A Brainy, Buzzy, Game-Show-Style Event from the Health and Science Neighborhood at Mary Baldwin University

What do lab-grown meat, microplastics in rainwater, AI doctors, and sleep as an anti-inflammatory have in common? They all sound totally made up — but they're not (probably). Join us for "Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me - That’s Science?!," an offbeat, on-point celebration of the most fascinating, confusing, and occasionally hilarious science making headlines.
In the spirit of NPR’s “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!” we’ll quiz students, faculty, and guest experts on real (and fake) science stories ripped from the news. From climate change curveballs to cutting-edge cures, we’ll separate the pseudoscience from the seriously cool.

Segments include:

Bluff the Expert

Mind Over Media

Science Speed Round

Bonus: Prizes for audience players who can separate the science from the nonsense!

Francis Auditorium at Mary Baldwin University
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM on Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Francis Auditorium at Mary Baldwin University
227 E. Frederick St.
Staunton, Virginia 24401