2016 events

Scott Romanowski tells me we can have a table for this, here, International Skeptics Forum, set up at CSICON 2016. It might not need to be manned a lot. We can just leave flyers (more on that soon) on it for folks to pick up, at minimum. But, it would be NICE if someone was there to talk to, and...

"Black Holes and Gravitational Waves” Presentation by Damian Gregory Allis, Ph.D Sponsored by CNY Skeptics Time: Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 6:00 PM Where: NOPL – Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane. Cicero, NY 13039, USA Event is Free and Open to the Public Light refreshments will be served...

"Arming Kids to Fight Misinformation” Presentation by Kevin Davis, Executive Director of Young Skeptics Sponsored by CNY Skeptics Time: Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 7:00 PM Where: Dewitt Community Library, 3649 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt, NY 13214, USA Event is Free and Open to the Public...

Howdy! Back in the old days of the JREF, I used to organize cruises, which were largely populated by forumites. A few years ago, policies changed and I was no longer allowed to share them with folks here. But now policies have changed again, so I'm sharing. LOTS of folks signed up on this trip...

So, who's going to Dragon Con this year?! Me, me, me, meeeee!!! Who else?! What I like to call "Mardi Gras for Geeks" is not merely about science fiction and fantasy (though, that is most of it). It also includes a track of Skeptical talks, panels, and other events! :thumbsup: :) :thumbsup...

Hey there - looks like my account works again. :) While not strictly a skeptical event, a lot of the JREF forum folks and TAM folks will be attending this, and Hal Bidlack is the EmCee. I know it's late notice, but if you're in the area, it's going to be a lot of fun. The official pitch...

I have reserved a room for Csicon in Las Vegas this October. (Male, 58, pretty fair-minded and well-mannered.) If you want to go in on it with me, let me know, and we'll figure things out. Great way to cut your expenses in half (or even more, depending on how many of us end up sharing it.)...

QEDCon tickets are now on sale. Some of the speakers have been announced, including Scrut's favourite, Cara Santa Maria.

When: April 20, 2016 6:30-8:30 PM EDT Where: Scotch 'N Sirloin, 3687 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, New York 13214 USA Contact for more information: call 1-315-636-6533 or email info@cnyskeptics.org Come and enjoy stimulating conversation with tasty adult beverages with CNY Skeptics! Must be 21...

May 12-15, 2016 in New York City 1) Me (Two of the Three Stooges will be in attendance)

This year they're going for a less traditional line-up.

Looks like it might be a good substitute for TAM. 27-30 October this year. James Randi will apparently be there, and Scott Romanowski is organising the volunteers. George Hrab is MC. (Some more info here, if you have Facebook access.)

"Fixing our Medicine: Why All Clinical Trials Need to be Published” Presentation by Lauren Quattrochi, Ph.D, Director of AllTrials USA at Sense About Science, http://www.senseaboutscienceusa.org http://www.alltrials.net Twitter hashtag #AllTrials Sponsored by CNY Skeptics and TACNY Time...

Not sure which hotel yet.

When: February 17, 2016 6:30-8:30 PM EDT Where: Scotch 'N Sirloin, 3687 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, New York 13214 USA Contact for more information: call 1-315-636-6533 or email info@cnyskeptics.org Come and enjoy stimulating conversation with tasty adult beverages with CNY Skeptics! Must be 21...

"A Big Year For Dwarf Planets - Highlights Of The NASA Missions To Ceres & Pluto” Presentation by Damian Gregory Allis, Ph.D Sponsored by CNY Skeptics Time: Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 7:00 PM Where: Dewitt Community Library, DCL Friends Room, Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. East...