Archive | May 2016

Spring 2016 Lineup!

That’s right, guys! Science Under the Stars is making a new and exciting change and introducing summer talks. Please come out and join us for walks around BFL (early, before the talk starts) and our awesome new summer speakers!

  • June 9 at 8pm: Emily Marie Booth (wildfire)
  • July 14 at 8pm: Nathan LeClear (photosynthesis)
Science Under the Stars is a free public outreach lecture series in Austin, Texas. Events are held outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703. Arrive early for refreshments and fun activities for kids of all ages!

Erin Giglio

Epigenetics: Nature and Nurture’s Love Child

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Was Lamarck really right? (And who was Lamarck, anyway?) Why aren’t identical twins always, well, identical? Why does it matter if a mother doesn’t hug her babies enough? Come and find out how the environment influences the genes you’re conceived with!

Science Under the Stars is a free public outreach lecture series in Austin, Texas. Events start at 8:00pm outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703. Arrive early for refreshments and fun activities for kids of all ages! Guided tours of the field lab are available (wear sturdy shoes and bring water)!