Nerd Nite Fort Collins S2026E02

Nerd Nite Fort Collins would like to share profits the greeting card industry earns off of our emotions by talking about love, relationships and connections around Valentines Day! No really, we have some great talks lined up and making good connections is always in style. Join us in the wonderful schoolhouse atmosphere of the Wolverine Farm! Tickets are $8, or $4 for students, doors at 6:30, show starts at 7, read on for details about this month’s presentations.

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Talk 1:

Why We Need Our People

By: Natalie Pennington

Growing up you might have felt the pressure to be in a relationship, or to think of your romantic partner as your best friend. While being friends with the person you are dating is great, research also suggests having other people in our lives (aka, friends) that support us is really important, too. I’ll share about what that research tells us, and offer some practical advice for building stronger relationships.

Talk 2:

Bug Sex: A Valentine's Day Special

by: Sophia Anner

Ever wonder how bugs get it on? Whatever you're thinking, they probably do that and more. Insects are incredibly variable, fascinating, and (relatively) easy to study, which makes them ideal for showcasing a broad diversity of sex strategies. I'll walk through some of the wacky (to us!) ways that insects reproduce, informed by the latest evolutionary biology and animal behavior research.

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