APSU’s Science on Tap to educate community on organ donation

By: Colby Wilson March 31, 2026

Samantha Robinson, an assistant professor of radiography, clinical coordinator, and three-time organ transplant recipient, will present the April 2026 Science on Tap at Strawberry Alley Ale Works. | Photo by Sean McCully

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — The Austin Peay State University (APSU) College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will host its next Science on Tap event at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, at Strawberry Alley Ale Works.

Samantha Robinson, an assistant professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences in the radiography program, will present “From Waiting List to New Life: What Organ Donation Really Means,” outlining the impact organ donation can have on recipients. She will share insights into the process from the perspective of medical professionals and recipients, discussing the life-changing impact of transplantation and addressing common misconceptions.

Robinson will be joined by Lourdes Matamoros, an ambassador from Donate Life Tennessee. Both speakers have been affected by organ donation: Robinson is a three-time transplant recipient, while Matamoros became an advocate over 30 years ago when her daughter needed a heart transplant. Both have since dedicated their time and expertise to education and advocacy for organ donation.

About Science on Tap

Science on Tap features APSU College of STEM faculty presenting fascinating topics to the community. Attendees can learn from experts in their fields, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and enjoy delicious local brews and food at Strawberry Alley Ale Works. It's a free event for all ages, offering an engaging platform for researchers, faculty, and science enthusiasts to share their passion and knowledge with the public.

Science on Tap takes place on the first Tuesday of each month during the academic year. Held upstairs at Strawberry Alley Ale Works in downtown Clarksville, the event begins at 5:30 p.m., with doors opening at 4:30 p.m.

For questions, please contact College of STEM Director of Communication Colby Wilson at wilsonrc@apsu.edu.