Hot Science – Cool Talks: Living Wonders of the Hill Country

From colorful wildflowers to endangered species, an incredible variety of plants and animals call this region home. Learn about the importance of preserving the Hill Country's biological diversity and leave with ideas for how you can make a positive difference. Copies of Dr. Hillis’s new book, Armadillos to Ziziphus, will be available for purchase on site—don’t miss the chance get your copy signed after the talk! Registration will be available three weeks prior to the event on the ESI event page here.

Schedule:

5:30-6:40 pm — Cool Activities
7:00-8:15 pm — Talk
8:15-9:00 pm — Book Signing

Dr. David Hillis

David M. Hillis is the director of the UT Biodiversity Center. He was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship (aka the “Genius Award”) in 1999 and was elected to the US National Academy of Sciences in 2008. He is also known for his discovery of numerous new species, including Austin’s iconic Barton Springs Salamander.