I like big BATS and I cannot lie!

Have you ever seen a bat flying around? Probably (especially in Austin)! With more than 1,400 species worldwide, bats live in almost every environment. As the only flying mammal, they can be found in caves, trees, and under bridges. Some live in groups with millions of individuals while others live by themselves. This diverse group of animals play an important role in the ecosystem and without bats, we wouldn’t have tequila. Come learn more about what bats eat, how they communicate, and what you can do to help them!

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Science Under the Stars is a free public outreach lecture series in Austin, Texas. The talk will be held outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we request that visitors follow CDC and UT Austin-recommended guidelines to ensure the safety of all in attendance:

• Before attending the event, take the CDC’s online Coronavirus Self-Checker to ensure you are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. If you are experiencing symptoms, please get tested and stay home.
• We highly recommend being up to date on vaccines and booster shots, and provides further protection.
• At this time, we will not be providing food or drinks; please plan accordingly.
• Maintain a physical distance of at least six feet between yourself and others, seating will be spaced appropriately.
• Use the provided hand sanitizer and wash your hands (for at least 20 seconds) frequently.

For those who still prefer to attend virtually, we will be streaming the talk live on our YouTube channel. Please tune in at 8pm CDT. We ask for your patience in case of technological difficulties as we try out this new hybrid format. Feel free to post questions for the speaker in the comments and email scienceunderthestars@gmail.com with any issues.

Though we currently plan to have in-person presentations, we may be forced to return to an online zoom format at any time, including for inclement weather. **Please subscribe to our emails, our blog, our YouTube channel, or our Facebook page for the most up-to-day event notifications.**

Here’s the schedule for this month’s event:

• 7:00 pm: Kid’s activities and natural history displays of local animals and plants found at Brackenridge Field Laboratory 
• 7:15 pm-7:45 pm: Guided tour of the field lab (wear sturdy shoes and bring water)!
• 8:00 pm: Settle in, because the talk begins now!
• 8:45 pm: Q&A with the speaker

First time visitor? Please read our pet policy & field station rules here, and find parking info and directions here. Please note that parking permit requirements are not enforced during our events. 

Welcome back! After a warm summer, we hope you’re ready for some cool talks! Please mark your calendars for our four splendid speakers scheduled for the semester of talks, on the second Thursday of every month:

• September 8: Emily Lessig, Recognition abilities across animals
• October 13: Brandi Christiano, I like big BATS and I cannot lie!
• November 10: Xinyi Yan, The power of the unseen majority-how soil microbes shape the nature we see
• December 8: Pete Golightly, Through the microscope: a look at microbial life

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. Due to the pandemic we may change to a virtual venue to keep our attendees and organizers safe, depending on advice from our epidemiologist colleagues. Please keep an eye on the specific event announcements to determine if they will be held in person or on zoom!

Note: We will post the precise schedules and links for each event in a separate, event-specific post. Subscribe to this blog, our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube channel, Facebook page, or send us emails to get event notifications.

Happy New Year 2022! Please mark your calendars for our four splendid speakers scheduled for the semester of talks, on the second Thursday of every month:

• February 10: David Ledesma, Fossil reptiles and amphibians from the ice age
• March 10: Sam Smith, What to expect when you are an animal expecting
• April 14: Whitney Behr, Plant identification for everybody
• May 12: Carly Scott, Coral Bleaching: An On-Again-Off-Again Relationship

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. Due to the pandemic we may change to a virtual venue to keep our attendees and organizers safe, depending on advice from our epidemiologist colleagues. Please keep an eye on the specific event announcements to determine if they will be held in person or on zoom!

Note: We will post the precise schedules and links for each event in a separate, event-specific post. Subscribe to our emails, this blog, our YouTube channel, or our Facebook page to get event notifications.

Due to unforeseen technical difficulties beyond our control, SUTS has to postpone Ruben’s presentation by one week. 
Ruben will present “The world beneath your feet: a salamander’s perspective” next Thursday November 18th at 7pm.

The same Zoom link as previously posted will work.

We apologize for any disturbances to your schedules and hope to see you next week!
Thank you,The SUTS Team

It’s that time of the year, mark your calendars! We have four wonderful speakers scheduled for the semester of virtual talks, on the second Thursday of every month:

• September 9: Mackenzie Johnson, Byte-size biology: What computers can teach us about animals
• October 14: Britt White, Legged and legless: the story of lizard evolution
• November 18: Ruben Tovar, The world beneath your feet: a salamander’s perspective
• December 9: Julia York, Why birds are (figuratively) cooler than you

Science Under the Stars is a free public outreach lecture series in Austin, Texas. Traditionally, events are held outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703. Due to the pandemic we have gone virtual! See specific event pages for more information.

Note: We will post the precise schedules and links for each event in a separate, event-specific post. Follow this blog, our YouTube channel, or our Facebook page to get event notifications.