Oregon State University – Cascades’ Science Pubs are where community members can meet some of OSU’s leading researchers and learn firsthand about the impact of their work and discoveries.
Barley, arguably the world’s oldest crop, is the base of beer and is also approved as heart-healthy by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. In the upcoming Science Pub, Patrick Hayes, a professor in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences and head of OSU’s barley breeding program, will explore the origins of barley and trace its journey from grain to glass through malting. He will bring the talk closer to home with a look at Full Pint, a barley variety grown at Mecca Grade Estate Malt in Madras.
The Science Pub will take place on Tuesday, September 20 at McMenamins in Bend.
Hayes’ research focuses on barley’s many forms and uses. He develops varieties for malting and brewing, food, feed and forage. His research is directed at understanding the genetic mechanisms that will allow us to deal with changes in climate and production systems.
Science Pubs take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Networking and food and beverage service begin at 5:30 p.m., and the presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Science Pubs are free to community members, but reservations are required. Space is limited to 100 guests. Register by 5:00 p.m. the day prior to each Science Pub at http://www.osucascades.edu/sciencepubs.
About OSU-Cascades: Oregon State University’s branch campus in Bend, Ore., features outstanding faculty in degree programs that reflect Central Oregon’s vibrant economy and abundant natural resources. Nearly 20 undergraduate majors, 30 minors and options, and four graduate programs include computer science, energy systems engineering, kinesiology, hospitality management, and tourism and outdoor leadership. The branch campus expanded to a four-year university in fall 2015; its new campus will open in fall 2016.
