Expert Is In: Coffee & Chocolate (On-site Drop-in Program)

Dr. Patricia Simmons 
Want to know more about coffee and chocolate? Drop by the Terrace to talk with Patricia and learn more about the history of these beloved plants and how they go from plant to product. Explore how these plants grow and learn more about how people develop the flavors found in these delectable drinks and confections. Bring your questions and connect with a plant science professional in this Expert Is In program. 

This program is offered as part of a partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Alumni Program. 

Intended Audience: All Levels

Saturday, August 9, 2025
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM  Eastern
Location: Conservatory Terrace
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

About the presenter

Dr. Patricia Simmons

Dr. Patricia Simmons highlights how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines and STEM education can promote our understanding of the natural world. For more than three decades, she has worked to advance learning and teaching initiatives an...(read more)