Science Under the Stars: Beneath The Waves

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Event starts on this day

Dec

14

2023

Event starts at this time 8:00 pm
In Person (view details)
Featured Speaker(s): Dominique Gallery
Cost: Free
Join Science Under the Stars for their December talk where Dominique Gallery will highlight the vital ecological role of coral reefs and discuss community-led conservation.

Description

Dominique Gallery

Dominique Gallery, a Ph.D. student in the Ecology, Evolution and Behavior graduate program, will provide a captivating overview of coral animals, emphasizing their crucial role in ecosystems and their impact on human life. Delving deeper, the talk will explore local conservation efforts right here in Austin, inviting you to actively participate in supporting coral reef health.

Schedule:

  • 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, offering you a unique glimpse into the ongoing field research (wear sturdy shoes and bring water)!
  • 8:00 pm: Settle in, because the talk begins now!
  • 8:45 pm: Q&A with the speaker

The talk will be held outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory.


Science Under the Stars is a free public outreach lecture series in Austin, Texas run by UT graduate students. Events are held outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703. Find schedules and links for each event on the SUtS blog, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube channel and Facebook page, or sign up on their listserve to get event notifications.

Location

Brackenridge Field Laboratory

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