Science Café
May 5 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm CDT
Unwind after the workday at Science Café, a happy hour series hosted by Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse. Enjoy snacks and discussion with guest speakers who share fresh perspectives from the world of science. No background knowledge needed—just curiosity!
Taking a Turtle’s Temperature: How do we know if a reptile is healthy?
Reptiles, including turtles, snakes, lizards, and crocodilians, have thrived on the planet for millions of years. Yet we know almost nothing about what signs indicate whether an individual or population is healthy. With many new threats and diseases affecting reptiles worldwide, the race to understand the physiology of these incredible creatures is on!
Dr. Neuman-Lee combines research in the field, lab, and with zoos to understand the underlying biology of immunity, reproduction, and stress response in reptiles. Come hear how studying these processes could help us protect these ancient creatures as they face new challenges.
Dr. Lorin (Lori) Neuman-Lee is an Associate Professor of Physiology at Arkansas State University in the Department of Biological Sciences. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in both Biology and English at Iowa State University, a Master’s Degree in Biology at Eastern Illinois University, and her PhD in Biology at Utah State University. Dr. Neuman-Lee has worked across the world with species as iconic as the Galapagos Marine Iguana and as home-grown as the red-eared slider turtle. She mentors students in the lab, field, and in the zoo to understand the physiology of reptiles.
Registration opens two weeks in advance!
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Please review our cancellation policy here.
Overton Park Conservancy is the nonprofit organization that has been caring for Memphis’s central green space since 2012. With the generous support of our community, we work each day to make the park a beautiful and welcoming place for all Memphians, as well as a valuable source of urban habitat for wildlife.
The Conservancy must raise roughly 85% of our budget each year from people like you who care about the many things Overton Park has to offer. A gift of any amount helps us maintain and improve the park.
