The UC Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS) is back with its monthly feature, Cincinnati Science Roundup. Check out events and news related to science happening in May from PEWS, our collaborators, and community partners around Greater Cincinnati!
All Else Pales 2: Uniting Art, Science, and Community
Panel discussion Wednesday, April 30th, 6:00-7:00pm.
Exhibit from now until May 24th.
StudioKroner, 130 W. Court Street, Cincinnati.
The Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS) is excited to be part of a panel discussion on the art and science of confronting climate change during All Else Pales: 2, a multi-disciplinary art exhibition curated to inspire reflection and motivate action toward environmental stewardship. This exhibition will showcase five artists whose thought-provoking installations delve into themes of nature, ecology, and climate change. All Else Pales: 2 will also feature poets, performers, and environmental scientists participating in panel discussions designed to engage attendees both emotionally and intellectually. PEWS is excited to be part of one of these panels. Learn more about the panel discussion here!
Through All Else Pales: 2, Studio Kroner aims to engage the community in meaningful dialogue about climate change and environmental issues. As the planet warms and evidence of climate change mounts, this exhibit will serve as a catalyst for awareness, education, and action. Learn more about the exhibition here!
GrowFest at the Civic Garden Center
Saturday, May 3rd, 9:00am-3:00pm. Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Rd., Cincinnati.
Join the Civic Garden Center for a festival focused on urban agriculture! It will feature educational sessions, food trucks, live music and more alongside plenty of plant starts for purchase: classic and hard-to-find veggies, herbs, perennials, shade-loving native plants, trees, shrubs and more.
Whether you’ve never tended a plant before or you’ve been growing for decades…whether you have a backyard plot or a bed in a community garden or some pots on your balcony…the Civic Garden Center is here to help you find success on your terms.
The Artists & Art of the Atlas: Cincinnati’s Foodshed
Thursday, May 8th, 5:00-8:00pm. Clifton Court Hall, University of Cincinnati, 2800 Clifton Avenue.
Artists’ work on display in Clifton Court Hall May 5th-May 8th.
Hang out with the Artists, Designers, and Story Shares who helped to create the Cincinnati’s Foodshed: An Art Atlas. This exhibition celebrates the creatives behind the project. The Atlas is a visually stunning and thought-provoking exploration through the past, present, and future of the Cincinnati Tristate region’s food economy. This collection blends artistic storymaps, historical insights, and community-driven research to celebrate the people, innovations, and businesses that have shaped the local food movement. For more information, visit: https://www.cincinnatifoodatlas.com/.
The May 8th event will feature artwork, food, drinks, a jazz band, and a panel discussion with the artists themselves! Register here.
This event is sponsored by Green Umbrella & The Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council, The UC Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS), and the UC College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH)’s Office for Innovation & Community Partnerships.
Questions? Email engagingscience@uc.edu
Classes and Workshops at the Civic Garden Center
Various dates throughout May. The Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH.
Pollinator Waystations: Container Gardening for Nature– Wednesday, May 7th, 6:00pm.
If you don’t have a lot of outdoor space, can you still support our local ecosystem? Yes, you absolutely can! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn about and assemble your own pollinator-friendly planter. We’ll explore how to grow in containers, the growing medium to choose, how to water and fertilizer your planter, and which native flowering plants to grow to attract pollinators and wildlife. You’ll leave with your own small planter and 2-3 flowers that you planted yourself.
Kimchi Workshop– Thursday, May 8th, 6:00pm.
During this hands-on workshop, you’ll watch a demonstration of the initial Kimchi preparation, then season and package some to take home. You’ll leave with the knowledge to make your own Kimchi.
Cannabis Cloning, Trimming & Training– Monday, May 19th, 6:00pm
Managing your homegrown Cannabis during the vegetative growing stage comes with lots of opportunities to trim and train, resulting in cuttings that can be used to grow new plants! In this lecture-based class, you’ll learn how to correctly prune your Cannabis plants, use the cut material to grow clones and train your Cannabis plant to grow to its full potential. Class will include a demonstration.
Visit the Civic Garden Center website for even more classes, tours, and volunteer opportunities!
Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Course
Course runs Saturday, May 17th – Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025.
Online and in-person at the Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Rd, Milford, OH.
Cincinnati Nature Center is proud to be a host site and partner with Ohio State University Extension for this 40-hour educational course that encompasses the topics of Ohio’s watersheds, aquatic life, geology, soils, plants, forests, insects, and animals (reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals). Each topic is taught by experts and community stakeholders from across the region.
To receive certification, upon completing the OCVN course participants must document 40 hours of volunteer service and/or continuing education at any Ohio organization with a compatible program mission. In addition, after certification, 30 hours of volunteer service and/or continuing education are required annually to remain certified.
If you choose not to pursue certification, you are still welcome to take this course for your own knowledge and enjoyment.
Now Hiring at Groundwork
Submit your application today!
Groundwork Ohio River Valley is hiring for multiple positions for spring and summer, including internships in community outreach and social media and participation in the youth workforce programs. Learn more about these positions before submitting your application!
Groundwork seeks to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement, and management of the physical environment by developing community-based partnerships that empower people, businesses, and organizations to promote environmental, economic, and social well-being.
Science on Tap – Interest Form
Science on Tap Cincinnati provides science education events to the Greater Cincinnati community and to the internet via YouTube & Twitch through our partnership with Radio Artifact. These science education events are generally held on the first Wednesday of the month at the Radio Artifact studio at Urban Artifact. Doors open at 6pm, program starts at 6:30pm.
Interested in presenting at Science on Tap or have a topic suggestion? Fill out the following interest form! There is also a need for additional volunteers to help with programming.
Science on Tap’s mission is to bridge the gap between science educators, researchers and the public by providing a forum for individuals to learn about the latest scientific research and its practical applications. They are committed to promoting evidence-based thinking and policies through our monthly science education program, allowing our audiences to gain a deeper understanding of how science can positively impact our society.
New blog post about Science and the Public
In a recent blog post, PEWS founder and director Angela Potochnik describes the importance of considering the relationship between science and the public, and explains her concept of “responsive science” as a way to address science’s obligations to society. Check it out here!
Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit: Registration now open!
Thursday, June 5th. Register today!
The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit brings together 650 passionate and visionary leaders to share inspiring, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented ideas that propel us toward a healthier, more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future. Join Fortune 500 powerhouses, innovative entrepreneurs, government officials, sustainability directors, academic, non-profit, and community leaders committed to solving some of the region’s toughest environmental problems while creating a positive economic impact.
“Biodiversity in the Basin” Photo Contest
Deadline: July 1st, 2025
To celebrate and showcase the incredible plants, animals, and other wildlife that the 205,000 square mile Ohio River watershed is home to, the Ohio River Basin Alliance, the Thomas More University Biology Field Station, and the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory are hosting the inaugural “Biodiversity in the Basin” photo contest. This contest has $500, $250, and $100 cash prizes for the first, second, and third place winners, respectively. Any photos that were taken in the Ohio River watershed that show plants, animals, or other organisms, including humans, are eligible for entry. Learn more about the photo contest here!
