Enjoy Your Summer!
Our 2011-2012 series was Science Under the Stars‘ best achievement yet, with speakers recently interviewed by National Public Radio’s Science Friday, The New York Times, Commander Ben, The Daily Texan, They Blinded Me With Science on KVRX 91.7FM, and we featured a teacher who travelled to the SOUTH POLE for research! We’re on break for the summer, preparing for another exciting lineup this fall. Stay tuned for details!
Jeanine Abrams McLean
Contagion: How Emerging Infectious Diseases Impact Amphibian Population Declines
Amphibians are declining faster than any other living animal group. Jeanine explores the evolution of two emerging pathogens, Ranaviruses and chytrid fungi, that are imperiling Earth’s spectacular amphibian diversity.
Spring 2012 Speakers
Get ready for the Science Under The Stars Spring 2012 Speakers!
- February 9, 2012 | Jacob Soule
- March 8, 2012 | Genevieve Smith
- April 12, 2012 | Jeanine Abrams
- May 10, 2012 | TBA
All lectures in this series are free, open to the public, and held at 7:30pm outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703 (map). In the case of inclement weather, lectures will be held indoors. Arrive early for complimentary refreshments and fun activities for kids of all ages!
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