Science & a Movie: Monsters, Inc.

Gather the whole family for an evening of science, storytelling, and laughter! Join us for a special screening of Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. as part of our Science & a Movie series.

Experience the adventures of Sulley and Mike on the big screen, then stay after the film for a fascinating Q&A with Mark Severy, a researcher at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Mark will explore how the movie’s concept of “scream energy” parallels real-world efforts to power our communities through innovative and sustainable energy systems. Kids and adults alike will discover how scientists are tackling energy challenges that are every bit as imaginative as those faced by the monsters of Monstropolis.

This is a family-friendly event, making it the perfect outing for science loving parents and kids, as well as those who simply love a great story!

Tickets

• General: $5
• Members: Free

Schedule

• Doors open: 6 p.m.
• Program starts: 6:30 p.m.
• Film starts: 6:50 p.m.
• Q&A: 8:30 p.m.

About the speaker

Mark Severy is a researcher at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s research laboratories. From PNNL’s Seattle office, he studies the electricity grid to understand how improvements to transmission infrastructure can make electricity service more reliable and affordable. Mark is a licensed mechanical engineer with a M.S. in Environmental Engineering and 12 years of experience working with renewable energy systems.