Events

Science on Tap: The Fascinating Explosion of Nuclear Medicine

Join us for July's Science on Tap as we delve into "The Fascinating Explosion of Nuclear Medicine" with Dr. Mike Hartshorne, a retired physician with a distinguished background spanning the Army, VA, UNM, and even the AT&SF 2926 Restoration project. Dr. Hartshorne will explore the intriguing question of "How Did a Little Radioactivity Become So Vital?" Discover the remarkable evolution of nuclear medicine, tracing its origins in physiological studies to its indispensable position today in the diagnosis and treatment of critical illnesses like cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Experience science in a relaxed setting! Grab a drink and join us at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History for this engaging Science on Tap event.

Discover how getting briefly radioactive may save your life, plus enjoy a delicious beer from Bombs Away Brewery.

Join us on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. Doors open at 6:00 pm. The presentation begins at 6:30 pm and the event ends at 8:00.

BUY TICKETS

Admission is $12 per person. You must be 21 years old or older to attend. Admission will provide each guest with one beer ticket. Guests can purchase additional drinks. IDs are required. Please drink responsibly. Please email us with any questions.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

Dr. Michael Hartshorne

Dr. "Mike" Hartshorne is a Los Alamos native who has practiced Radiology and Nuclear Medicine in the Army Medical Corps, the Albuquerque Veterans' Affairs Hospital, and the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. As a Professor Emeritus, he occasionally lectures at the University of New Mexico (UNM). He has been a friend of the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History since the mid-1980s and is a Trustee Emeritus of the National Atomic Museum Foundation. He is also involved in teaching fundamental Nuclear Science in local Middle and High Schools.