Nerd Nite Louisville

This one is going to really "rock your world" 🤣😂🤣

Competitive pinball!!! Let's talk about it and where to join the sport.

8:15 p.m. Micrometeorites: What They Are and How to Find Them with Dusty Segretto ( )
🚀 Meet Dusty! 🌌
Space In Our Suburbs? Prepare to look at the world around you in a whole new way! We are incredibly excited to introduce Dusty, a local innovator who is literally bringing the cosmos down to Earth. 💫
✨ About Dusty
A proud graduate of Notre Dame, Dusty has spent the last 15 years shaping the future of healthcare software at Louisville's own Waystar. But when he's not solving tech challenges, he’s deeply rooted in the Old Louisville community, where he and his family bring people together by hosting incredible live music at The Living Room Series (located in the historic, former Rudyard Kipling building)! 🎶🏡
For the past four years, Dusty has also pursued an extraordinary passion: hunting down and photographing micrometeorites. His stunning cosmic photography has been exhibited at the prestigious St. James Court Art Show, and his expertise has landed him features on both NPR and the BBC! 📸🎙️
🎤 The Talk: Tiny Space Gems Hidden in Plain Sight
Did you know that you are currently surrounded by actual pieces of outer space? It’s true! In this mind-blowing presentation, Dusty will reveal the invisible wonders right beneath our feet.
Here’s what you’ll discover:
The Galactic Influx: How these microscopic space gems make up the vast majority of cosmic material falling to Earth. ☄️
Hidden Beauty: A rare look at these stunning specimens under extreme high magnification. 🔬
The Origins of Earth: Why these tiny particles were—and still are—absolutely vital to the ongoing formation of our planet. 🌍
"They are almost invisible to the naked eye, yet they hold the secrets to our planet's past and future."
Come get a glimpse of the universe like you've never seen it before. Dust off your curiosity and join us for this out-of-this-world session! ⬇️

7:45pm The Bigger Picture Perspective with Keionna Spalding ()
🌍 Meet Keionna 🌍
Get ready to shift your perspective! Keionna Spalding, is a dynamic voice in the world of sustainability and community advocacy.

Born and raised right here in Louisville, Kentucky, Keionna is blending her background in business communications with her current journey as a Purdue Global University STEM sustainability student 🎓🌱.

When she isn’t crushing her studies, Keionna is on the ground aiding local organizations to drive awareness and advocate for real change. And if she’s not stuck in front of her laptop? You’ll find her out in the wild—reading, working out, or hiking her favorite trails. 🥾📚💪
🎤 The Talk: "The Bigger Picture Perspective"
We can't talk about planetary health without talking about human habits. In this eye-opening speaking initiative, Keionna will be diving deep into environmental and social sustainability.
Here’s what you can expect:
Connecting the Dots: Discover how our daily routines directly impact the world around us.
Community Unity: Learn how collective action drives local and global change.
Environmental Stewardship: Walk away with a renewed sense of purpose and practical ways to protect our planet. 🌲✨
"It's time to connect human habits with planetary health and look at the bigger picture."
Let’s come together, get inspired, and learn how to take better care of our communities and our Earth. You won't want to miss this!

Get ready to shift your perspective! Keionna Spalding , will have a dynamic look into sustainable

7:15p.m. Competitive Pinball for Beginners with Sean Davis
🕹️ Meet Sean! 🔮

Ready to Flip the Script? It is time to tilt your expectations! We are incredibly excited to introduce Sean Davis, a man who balances a deep dedication to mental wellness with some serious, top-tier arcade wizardry.
✨ Meet Sean
Living over in Hikes Point with his wife Shannon and their dog Sadie, Sean wears a lot of hats. He is a proud US Marine Corps Iraq War Veteran 🪖 and a dedicated mental health professional, holding both a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Louisville. Today, he runs his own therapy practice! 🧠💼

But when he steps away from the office, Sean is an absolute legend on the playfield. Not only is he an avid collector of classic machines, but he’s also a two-time Kentucky State Pinball Champion and has been ranked in the Top 100 worldwide by the International Flipper Pinball Association! 🏆🔥

🎤 The Talk: Flippers, Focus, & The High Score Culture
Think pinball is just about luck? Think again. In this fast-paced presentation, Sean is pulling back the curtain on what it truly takes to compete at the highest level.
What you’ll learn:
The Mind of a Champion: The sharp reflexes, strategy, and mental skills required for competitive ex*****on. 🎯
The Golden Age to Today: How the game went from community arcades to a highly structured, international sport. 🌐
Behind the Glass: A look into how modern competitive pinball functions today and how you can get involved. ⚡

Sean’s talk is guaranteed to be a total blast. Lock in your spot and get ready to play! ⬇️

🤓✨ Nerd Nite Louisville is returning Wednesday June 25th at 7pm… . 🚶‍♂️🕢 People start strolling in at 6:30pm. 🍻Note Gravely’s new address: * 905 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40206 *
🎓🎪 Nerd Nite Louisville is a monthly event held at Gravely Brewing Co. where three fine folks give 10-15 minute fun-yet-informative presentations across a variety of subjects they either know a lot about or are experts in while the crowd drinks along and learns. 🧠🍺
7:15p.m. Competitive Pinball for Beginners with Sean Davis
7:45 p.m. The Bigger Picture Perspective with Keionna Spalding
8:15 p.m. Micrometeorites: What They Are and How to Find Them with Dusty Segretto

🤓✨We are one day away from Nerd Nite!!! May 28th at 7pm… . 🚶‍♂️🕢 People start strolling in at 6:30pm. 🍻Note Gravely’s new address: * 905 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40206 *

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GRAB YOUR TICKET AND SUPPORT THIS EVENT!

🎓🎪 Nerd Nite Louisville is a monthly event held at Gravely Brewing Co. where three fine folks give 10-15 minute fun-yet-informative presentations across a variety of subjects they either know a lot about or are experts in while the crowd drinks along and learns. 🧠🍺
7:15p.m. Saving the Land, Finding Each Other with Sarah Beth Sammons
7:45 p.m. Pod Life: How Orcas Can Teach Us to Be Better Humans with Katie Litanga
8:15 p.m. Coffee for Sane People: A Primer with Robert Ipach

8:15 p.m. Coffee for Sane People: A Primer with Robert Ipach

☕ Meet Robert Ipach
Robert hails from **Schnitzelburg** with his wife **Kat** and their three cats 🐱🐱🐱. He has worked in healthcare compliance for 7 years, but his passion is coffee ☕️ and the people who serve it.
The talk topic is all about java.
Robert's coffee credentials include having worked as a barista through college 🎓 as well as owning **10 different coffee makers** 🛠️, according to his loving and patient wife's last tally. ❤️
Specialty coffee has never been more popular or accessible, but it still remains a deep and daunting pool of information. 🌊 By covering the basics of coffee cultivation, common misconceptions, and home brewing hacks, new eyes will be opened to the weird and rewarding craft of America's favorite hot drink. 🎉

🕡 7:45 p.m. Pod Life: How Orcas Can Teach Us to Be Better Humans** with Katie Litanga
What do killer whales 🐋 have to teach us? More than you might think! Orcas are known as the ocean's apex predator 🌊. But there is so much more to these fascinating creatures than meets the eye 👀. This talk will dive (hee hee) into the world of orcas, cover some surprising facts 🤯, and explore what science has discovered about these animals and what it might just teach us about community 🤝 and connection ❤️.

***Meet Katie Litanga***
Katie is a nonprofit executive 💼, anthropology nerd 📚, and unapologetic orca enthusiast 🐳 with a longstanding fascination with how culture, connection, and community show up in both people 👥 and the natural world 🌍. She currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Jewish Family and Career Services 🙌 and has worked in nonprofits for nearly 20 years, including in refugee resettlement 🌏, where she developed a deep appreciation for how people build belonging across cultures 🌈. Her love of orcas connects to the same questions that drive her work in human services, including how communities care for one another 🤗, communicate 💬, and pass knowledge across generations 📖. Outside of work, she can usually be found hiking ⛰️, stargazing ✨, taking photos 📸, spending time with her family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, or doing just about anything involving animals 🐾.