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Thanks for a great semester!

The members of SUTS would like to thank all of our attendees for coming out to the talks this Fall (and extra special thanks to those who braved the freezing temperatures last week)!!! We really appreciate everyone taking the time and effort to support these events every month.

Stay tuned for our Spring semester schedule (to be posted in January), and in the meantime, we hope you all have a happy new year!

November 13, 2016

December 8: Will Shim

Real life zombies: the mind-bending power of parasites

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We are all fascinated by zombies; we all love to watch zombie horror movies and TV shows. But what if we told you that real zombies do exist, maybe not flesh-eating ones depicted in Hollywood, but even stranger ones in nature? We might be surrounded by zombies and not even know about it! Come hear Will Shim tell you unbelievable tales about the mind-bending powers of parasites in their hosts.

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

6:15 pm: Snacks and displays of local animals and plants found at Brackenridge Field Laboratory will be available.
6:30 pm: Kid’s activities start! Meet with our children’s division for fun activities designed for all ages.
7:00 pm: Settle in, because the talk begins now!

Folks, looks like it’s going to be a chilly night (in the low 40s!) – please wear hats, gloves, scarves, and coats to keep warm! We’ll provide hot cocoa and tea.

November 3, 2016

November 10: Amanda Perofsky

Meet the Lemurs!

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Lemurs are primates found only in Madagascar. In fact, Madagascar is home to many animals and plants that are found nowhere else in the world. What makes Madagascar unique and how did over 100 species of lemurs evolve on this island? Come to learn about these fascinating and highly endangered creatures and how scientists and organizations are working to protect them.

6:00 pm: Food and displays of local animals and plants found at Brackenridge Field Laboratory will be available.
6:15 pm: No tours this week because the sun will have set, so kid’s activities start early! Meet with our children’s division for fun activities designed for all ages.
6:45 pm: Short presentation about the history and current uses of Brackenridge Field Laboratory.
7:00 pm: Settle in, because the talk begins now!

Additional announcements (11/10):
1) No rain is expected so we will be holding the event outdoors. Bring jackets/sweaters though, it’ll be chilly!
2) We finally have more tshirts for sale, and these have a new, awesome design! If you’re interested in purchasing, please bring cash.

August 29, 2016

Fall 2016 Lineup!

We hope everyone had a wonderful summer off! Now that school’s back in session, please save the date to come and hear these awesome speakers.

September 8 at 8pm: Anne Chambers (real-life Pokemon)
October 13 at 8pm: Marie Strader (glowing oceans)
November 10 at 7pm: Amanda Perofsky (infectious disease and conservation)
December 8 at 7pm: Will Shim (zombie parasites)

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!

(As a note, we cannot guarantee that any provided refreshments will be free of allergens.)

May 16, 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)