Can you believe that Nerd Nite Winona has been going on since January 2018? Come join us on Wednesday, November 19 starting at 7:30pm at No Name Bar to celebrate our 50th nerdy event
Talk #1 – “Minivans, the Quintessential American Automobile” by Carl Ferkinhoff
For most folks, their first car always maintains a special place in their hearts. This is no different for Carl, but he thinks his first car should hold a special place for everyone! In this talk he will present why he thinks his 1st, 2nd and 3rd car (yeah they were all minivans) are truly the quintessential American automobile.
Carl is Nerd Nite Winona Co-Boss, Astronomer, and lover of minivans! So much so for the last, that the topic regularly comes up in conversations with friends.
Talk #2 – “Entropy: A Brief and Increasingly Disordered History” by Emily Ruff
It’s no secret that entropy is the coolest thermodynamic function – it’s been name dropped in popular culture for over 100 years. I’ll talk about the history of entropy and some implications for things like steam engines, extraterrestrial life, and time.
Emily is one of the co-bosses of Winona Nerd Nite. She can’t believe she first gave this talk almost eight years ago. She also teaches at Winona State.
Talk #3 – “I Made My Own Downhill Skis, and They F#kkin Rip!” by Rob Brault
Conversation on the ski lift: “Cool skis! Where’d you get those?” Me: “I made them.”
Rob is a retired English teacher who is currently substitute teaching to mold America’s future and to make money for more wild and expensive adventures. He has always loved making things out of wood: canoes, treehouses, and now, downhill skis.