Join us for Science On Tap Saratoga, where curiosity meets community in a lively setting! It’s not just a talk; it’s an an exciting journey into the world of science! Questions are welcome, and conversations flow as freely as the drinks!

Hosted at Common Roots Brewing Company’s Bierhall in South Glens Falls, Science On Tap Saratoga is a collaboration between Skidmore’s Environmental Studies and Sciences Program and Sustainable Saratoga. So, come sip, savor, and soak up some science—you never know what fascinating facts you might take home!

Come early and enjoy a meal at Common Roots Brewing Company, and then stroll across the street to the Bierhall. Doors open at 6pm. Talks start at 7pm.

Upcoming Talks

Location: Common Roots Brewing Company Bierhall at 62 Saratoga Ave | South Glens Falls , NY

Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Speaker: Casey Schofield, PhD, Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College

To Disclose or Withhold: Capturing and Understanding Mental Health Stigma

As prevalence rates for mental illness rise – especially among young adults – so too do the pressures associated with navigating the decision of whether (and when) to disclose the experience of a mental illness. Dr. Schofield’s research program explores the nature and impact of stigma outcomes associated with such disclosure, as well as the role that social pressures play in constraining people’s willingness to authentically report stigmatizing attitudes. This research talk will present data from a series of studies concerned with exploring impacts of disclosure for young adults in particular, across the contexts of college admissions and college housing decisions.

Casey Schofield, PhD is a Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College and a licensed clinical psychologist. She completed her doctoral training at Binghamton University, and both her postdoctoral residency and fellowship at Brown University. Her research program documents the presence and nature of mental health stigma for patients with mood and anxiety disorders – from young adults to perinatal women. In addition, this work confronts the measurement challenges that present when assessing socially sensitive topics. She teaches coursework across the psychology curriculum, including Introduction to Psychological Science, Research Methods and Statistics, Psychological Disorders, and Psychological Testing. She maintains a small private practice offering evidence-based psychotherapy for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Date: November 20, 2024
Speaker: Charlie Bettigole, Director of the GIS Center for Interdisciplinary Research at Skidmore College

Pastures, Pyramids, and Pests: Spatial Data Science Across Landscapes Old and New

This talk will explore the transformative ability of geospatial analysis to reveal hidden insights of the world around us. Charlie will guide attendees through the basics of GIS and remote sensing technology with a diverse set of cases: from satellite analysis of spongy moth infestations in our backyard; to exploring the importance of grazing systems to climate resilience in the American West; to unraveling mysteries of Maya land use in Guatemala.

Charlie is the Director of the GIS Center for Interdisciplinary Research at Skidmore College. Charlie teaches GIS and remote sensing courses, and collaborates with faculty, students, and community partners on a diverse array of research projects. Outside of his work, you can still find Charlie using maps to traverse the trails, lakes, and snowy slopes of the Adirondacks with his family.

Past Speakers and Topics

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