Stavana Strutz (Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Graduate Program)

"What's eating you? Texas vectors and their pathogens"

"Texas is renowned for its beautiful landscapes and rich diversity of plant and animal species. Unfortunately, we also have a diverse array of parasites and their blood-feeding carriers. Parasitism is all around us! Come out to learn about parasitism, the epidemiology of vector-borne diseases in Texas, and most importantly, how to protect yourself!"

Science Under the Stars is a free, monthly public outreach lecture series founded and organized by graduate students in the Department of Integrative Biology at The University of Texas at Austin. Events are held at 8:00pm outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703 during the Fall and Spring academic semesters. In the case of inclement weather, lectures are held indoors. Arrive early for refreshments and fun activities for kids of all ages! Guided tours of the field lab are available (wear sturdy shoes and bring water)!