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Science Café
October 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
An event every month that begins at 5:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until December 10, 2024
Wind down from the workday by learning something new over drinks! Join Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse for a happy hour with guest speakers who will share unique perspectives from their corners of the scientific world. All are welcome; no previous scientific knowledge required
Science Café is scheduled for 5:30 pm the first Tuesday of each month, returning September – December 2024. Registration will open two weeks prior to each program.
Fall 2024 Schedule
September 3 | Dr. Kate LeCroy | Rhodes College | Bee Ecology and Diversity
October 1 | Dr. Farhad Jazaei | University of Memphis | Water Resources and Environmental Management
November 5 | Roger McCoy | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation | Rare Plant Species Monitoring and Management
December 3 | Dr. Sinlan (Sheila) Poo | Memphis Zoo | Endangered Species Conservation
Upcoming:
What Can You Do at the Zoo? The Impact of Zoos on Conservation and Research
When you think of the zoo, you may picture lions, tigers, and bears. But there’s so much more to the zoo mission! Join us at this Science Café, where Dr. Poo will explore the vital roles zoos play in conservation and research. Discover how the Memphis Zoo conducts studies on amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, and learn about the importance of connecting with other academic and biodiversity institutions. Dr. Poo will also share her inspiring work with the Global Women in Herpetology Project. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of wildlife conservation and engage with a leading expert!
Dr. Sinlan Poo is the Curator of Research at the Memphis Zoo and also teaches at Arkansas State University. Originally from Taiwan, she is passionate about studying animal behavior and conservation. Dr. Poo has worked on a variety of projects that help us understand how animals live and thrive, as well as how we can protect them in the wild.
While her main focus is on amphibians, she has also researched reptiles, small mammals, carnivores, invertebrates, and even rare plants in countries like the United States, Ecuador, Panama, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Taiwan. At the Memphis Zoo, Dr. Poo is dedicated to enhancing the role of zoos in conservation efforts, especially in helping endangered species survive in their natural habitats. She is also committed to promoting the visibility of women in the field of herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians.
Updated location: This upcoming Science Café will be hosted at the Memphis Zoo.
Registration required (opens two weeks in advance)
Questions? Send us an email
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.