BRADFORD, Pa. The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Division of Physical and Computational Sciences will host its second Spring Discussion from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Room 162 of Swarts Hall.

This year’s theme, “Chemistry Against Illicit Drugs: How Science Can Protect Society,” will bring together students, faculty, and members of the public for an open, undergraduate-led conversation about the influence of drugs on society and the ways chemistry can help address the crisis.

The event is modeled after the Faraday Discussions of the Royal Society of Chemistry — a format designed to spark dynamic, interdisciplinary participant-driven dialogue rather than a passive lecture. The evening will open with a five-minute overview presentation by Dr. Robin Choo, assistant professor of biology, followed by a series of moderated discussion sessions led by faculty members Dr. Ryan Myers, assistant professor of chemistry; Dr. Ken Judd, visiting assistant professor of chemistry; Dr. Bunmi Femi-Oloye, assistant professor of biology; Dr. Erika Tiku, assistant professor of economics; and Dr. Julia Morgan, assistant professor of philosophy.

Students from courses including Drugs and Society, Biology, Economics, Environmental Studies, and Chemistry will take active roles in leading and shaping the conversation. The program will include a dinner break.

The Spring Discussion series, now in its second year, is designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on timely social and scientific issues. Last year’s inaugural session focused on interdisciplinary approaches to climate change and global challenges.

This year’s event is sponsored by the American Chemical Society’s Penn-York Section.

The event is free and open to the public. Dinner will be served during the event. For more information, please contact Dr. Femi Oloye, assistant professor of chemistry, at oloye@pitt.edu or 814-362-0245.