Ignite Your Curiosity

Speaker Series

Every third Friday of the month | Doors open at 7:00pm

Ignite your curiosity—for just $5 general admission!

Join us every third Friday of the month for our new Ignite Your Curiosity Speaker Series Collection, showcasing the groundbreaking work of local scientists and STEAM professionals who are making an impact in Metro Detroit and beyond.

The series is intentionally scheduled during $5 Fridays after 5:00pm, when general admission is just $5—making science more accessible to all.

From hidden histories to groundbreaking environmental science, each fascinating talk invites you to see the world in a new way.

Dr. Susanne Spencer-Wood of Oakland University
Women Who Rocked Science: How reform women’s domestic science movements transformed Western culture from the 19th century into the 20th century
Dr. Spencer-Wood, Professor of Archaeology, will highlight pioneering women who brought scientific thinking into the domestic sphere. Among them is Christine Frederick, whose application of efficiency principles transformed the 20th-century kitchen. From the archaeological remains of a 19th-century general store and ornate garden décor to scientific testing of kitchen cabinets, discover the hidden contributions of women who truly shaped science.