5 Minute Genius - 2026 MSF Headliner

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

Penobscot Theatre Company | Bangor

Maine Science Festival
Publisher/HostMaine Science Festival
5 Minute Genius - 2026 MSF Headliner
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5MG features short, sharp talks by some of Maine’s finest scientists with 5 minutes per talk, plus 5 minutes for questions. Presenting a sprint through some of the most remarkable, cutting-edge science happening in Maine - you will feel like a genius in no time!
PS - there is COWBELL involved; you'll have to join us to find out how. 5 Minute Genius™ is a hugely popular event; we highly recommend you sign up to ensure your seat.
Presenters: Julia Brown, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Jason Bubier, The Jackson Laboratory
Sheila Edalatpour, University of Maine
Ryan Gordon, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Chuck Lubelczyk, Maine Health
Emily Spaulding, MDI Biological Laboratory
Karyn Sporer, University of Maine
LeAnn Whitney, Maine Maritime Academy
Moderator: Kate Dickerson, Maine Discovery Museum
And you get all of this awesome science free of charge thanks to our 5MG sponsor: Maine Technology Institute!
To reserve your seat, sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PkW2GGBZtDmrBby_-yR_k4nSpshtMENpz_NX4_yLhc0/edit
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Penobscot Theatre Company, 131 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401-6309, United States

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