60 http://www.ScienceCafes.org en-us http://www.sciencecafes.org/what.html A science cafe's casual meeting place, plain language, and inclusive conversation create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for people with no science background. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 http://www.sciencecafes.org/start.html Anyone can start a science cafe. Some cafe organizers are associated with universities, museums, or professional scientific societies. Others organize a café on their own because they see a need for one in their neighborhood (or just for fun). Tue, 22 Jan 2008 http://www.sciencecafes.org/organizers.html You are not alone. As science cafes grow in popularity, so do the resources available for organizers. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 http://www.sciencecafes.org/presenters.html Science cafes emphasize audience participation in the discussion of a topic. Anyone who values the give and take of conversation will enjoy presenting at a science cafe. If you're wondering whether the format will suit you, contact a cafe organizer to discuss the cafe's audience and expectations. Ask what the goals are for the evening beyond the obvious learning opportunity for the audience. For example, many cafés consider an energetic, all-inclusive dialogue to be more important than a comprehensive overview of a topic. Tue, 22 Jan 2008