What do you get when you mix an evening of intriguing conversation, good food and drink, and ....science? A Science Café, of course! The Science Cafe concept -- an informal discussion surrounding cutting edge science and research -- is coming to Springfield!

In keeping with its mission to inspire lifelong learning, Discovery Center is excited to partner with the new Jordan Valley Innovation Center to host Springfield's first Science Café.

Nanoscience is new area of exploration with tremendous potential. Nanoscience is becoming the new way science. Join U.S. Photonics to discuss their work with optics, lasers and nanotechnology.

The July 9th Science Cafe features U.S. Photonics. U.S. Photonics incorporated in 2005, and their work with optics, lasers and nanotechnology is being noticed. First specializing in ultra-fast laser machining, they recently received a Small Business Innovation Research Program grant from the National Science Foundation to continue their work on nanobatteries. Join us to find out more about the very small places that U.S. Photonics is going!

This adult only event is free to attend and has limited seating; food and beverage are available for purchase.

For more information visit the Discovery Center or call 417-862-9910.