E. Anne Chambers

Gotta Catch ‘Em All: Real Life Pokemon

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Pokémon Go has encouraged everyone to go outside and catch Pokémon with their phones. Did you know that most Pokémon are based on real animals, many of which you can find right here in Texas? And you can use apps just like Pokémon Go to find them – while helping scientists with their research at the same time. Come out and learn the many ways in which citizen science has helped researchers around the world–and how you can get involved too!

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:

7:00 pm: Food and displays of local animals and plants found at Brackenridge Field Laboratory will be available.
7:15 pm-7:45 pm: Guided tour of the field lab (wear sturdy shoes and bring water)!
7:30 pm: Kid’s activities start! Meet with our children’s division for fun activities designed for all ages.
8:00 pm: Settle in, because the talk begins now!

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.)

July 14, 2016

Nathan LeClear

Photosynthesis: Past, Present, and Future

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Have you hugged a tree today? Thanked a pond full of algae?

Plants are responsible for the oxygen in the air we breathe, they form the basis of the food web in both terrestrial and aquatic environments, and are the sources of many of our fabrics, materials, and medicines. How can plants do so many marvelous things? Photosynthesis!

Come hear the story of the reaction that has shaped the face of the planet, dictated the path of evolution for life on Earth, and is key for our future.

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)!

June 9, 2016

Emily Marie Booth

Plants on Fire!

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Is wildland fire friend or foe? Can we control it–and should we try to, every time? What do the plants have to say about it? Come to the next SUTS to find out how fire affects plant communities (and some animals!), and how we can use fire as a tool to maintain ecosystems.

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)