Join Us for a Gourmet Evening of Science and Exploration at The Ruby!
Event Highlights:
Exclusive Screening: Dive into the vibrant world of global cuisines with two back-to-back episodes of Ruby Niba Nirmal's latest PBS show, "Hungry Planet." Each episode runs for approximately 10 minutes, offering a concise yet immersive experience.
A Culinary Adventure: Explore how science weaves into the fabric of the dishes we love, and learn about the cultures, history, and traditions that birthed them.
Engaging Q&A: After the screening, let's dive deeper! Join our interactive Q&A session and more.
Mouth-Watering Treats: There will be some light snacks and in early celebration of Niba's birthday on December 11th, we'll be cutting a special birthday cake!
About "Hungry Planet":
"Hungry Planet" is not just a food travel show—it's an odyssey into the heart of our world's diverse cuisines and the science that makes them unique. Whether you're a food enthusiast, a science geek, or just someone who loves a good story, this show promises to satiate your curiosity.
About Niba Nirmal
Niba is a science video host and producer based in San Francisco, CA. Her channel, @NotesByNiba explores the plant science in beauty on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. One of Niba's favourite videos blends her Indian heritage with the science of how henna body art functions. Niba also hosts for SciShow, FeministBookClub and Seeker. Her recent show with PBS, Hungry Planet, is now available on YouTube.
She received degrees in Genetics, Toxicology, and Diversity Studies at UC Davis, where she also researched the effects of climate change on crops. She received her Genetics M.S. from Duke, where she researched the genetics, form, and function of plant roots. Currently, she is a freelance multimedia science communicator, working for places like SciShow and The Leakey Foundation.
In her free time she enjoy petting cats (whether they belong to her or not), weird chip flavors, comics, and adding to her plant collection. https://www.notesbyniba.org/
Come share this delicious journey and celebrate with us!