Science Under the Stars: What Are Colors For? Ideas from Spiders and Cats
Nov
12
2026
Nov
12
2026
Description
Explore the science of animal coloration at the next Science Under the Stars lecture. Fabian Salgado-Roa, a Stengl-Wyer Postdoctoral Scholar at UT Austin, will discuss how studies of spiders, cats and other animals help scientists understand the evolutionary and ecological roles of color in nature. The free public event also includes family-friendly activities, a guided tour of the field laboratory and an audience Q&A.
Schedule
- 7 pm: Kids' activities and natural history displays
- 7:15-7:45 pm: Guided tour of Brackenridge Field Laboratory
- 8 pm: Lecture begins
- 8:45 pm: Q&A with the speaker
No RSVP required. Free parking is available. Parents or guardians must accompany minors throughout the event.
Minors may attend Science Under the Stars only when accompanied by a parent, guardian or designated adult chaperone, who must remain on-site for the entire event; unaccompanied minors, including 18-year-old high school students, will not be permitted to participate.
Location
Brackenridge Field Laboratory