Supporting programs that provide adults with accessible opportunities for education in science, history, and more.
Make You Think supports science education/entertainment for adults.
Kids get science summer camps, museums, zoos and aquariums, but what encourages the curious adult?
Supporting programs that provide adults with education in science, history, and more.
Make You Think supports programs that provides science education/entertainment for adults. Kids get science summer camps, museums, zoos and aquariums, but what encourages the curious adult?
“Kids are never the problem. They are born scientists. The problem is always the adults. They beat the curiosity out of kids. They outnumber kids. They vote. They wield resources. That’s why my public focus is primarily adults.” ―
Has anything given you a spark of curiosity? A project from high school maybe, some lab time in college, an article on your phone? You’d like to learn more, formal education, or even some local courses are too much. What options are there for you?
“We look at science as something very elite, which only a few people can learn. That’s just not true.” -Mae Jemison
Make You Think provides volunteers, funding, services, and tools for organizations that present science topics and opportunities to the general adult population in the Pacific Northwest. That way, these organizations can put their energies toward making the best presentations for their audience. (Volunteer with us!)
“If you look back on all the teachers that you liked, I am sure you will find they were very entertaining.” – Bill Nye
Make You Think board members have been creating adult science opportunities for years. They’ve been behind-the-scenes organizing logistics and on stage sharing their passions. The creation of this nonprofit allows us to expand our scope, and aim for more science events for more curious folks.
“All good research – whether for science or for a book – is a form of obsession.” ―
Recent and Upcoming Make You Think Partnerships
Science on Tap OR WA
Science on Tap is a popular lecture series in Portland OR and Vancouver WA (and online!) that attracts hundreds of curious adults to local theatres. Beer is sipped while a scientist explains Music and the Aging Brain, the History of Hormones or how GPS Wildlife Tracking works. Behind-the-scenes, each of the 30 or so shows a year requires about 20 hours of volunteer work, in addition to before-show marketing and post-production staff. (Volunteer with us!)
Science Talk Conference
Science Talk is an annual gathering of scientists, science communicators, journalists, teachers, students, celebrities and politicians who want to network and share expertise. To free up the organizers, MYT folks provide photography, services, live stream, and other technical assistance.
March for Science
Portland’s March For Science attracts thousands of people interested in the promotion of science. In addition to a lively stroll around Portland’s downtown, the event has an expo, and MYT volunteers have staffed a booth to present information and on-the-spot science experiments as well as organizing “Ask A Scientist” sessions or contributing video and photographic coverage.
Science Sleepovers:
Scout troops and school classes can attend after-hours sessions at museums, but why should they have all the fun? MYT’s troupe has historically organized the grown-up versions, with backstage tours of the Oregon Zoo, a change to sleep in the shark tank at the Newport Aquarium, and even a Perseid Telescope party at top of Mt Hood. More events coming up!
Atlas Obscura Eclipse Festival:
Oregon was on the path of totality, and Atlas Obscura held a science festival. MYT’s troupe was there, assisting with science activities for attendees, event photography, and logistics & tech support for other organizations that made the Eclipse Even that much more educational. And made solar oven cookies.
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