Jackson Hole Science Café

Name: Jackson Hole Science Café
Start: 2026-02-01T13:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-02-01T15:30:00-07:00
Location: Teton County Library

Schedule

Sun Feb 01 2026 at 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Teton County Library | Jackson, WY

Hear the latest in conservation and biodiversity science from four University of Wyoming master's and Ph.D. students! On Sunday, February 1, join us as they each present their projects in 15-minute engaging talks, followed by a Q&A.
📆 Sunday, February 1, at 1:30 pm
📍 Teton County Library (125 Virginian Ln, Jackson, WY)
🎉 Free and open to the public
🍕 Light food and beverages
Graduate student speakers:
1. Daniel Coles - "A Flora of the Bighorn Mountains: Insights into the Region's Botanical History, Plant Diversity, and Significant Discoveries"
2. Meredith Journey - “Plankton at the Peak: Zooplankton of Wyoming’s High Alpine Lakes”
3. Lindsey Gapinski - “Forest birds are declining… How community science can help!"
4. Chuck Williams - "Float around and find out : Thermal mapping of the Snake River"

This is a free event and a relaxed opportunity for the public to hear the latest in biodiversity science. Other Science Cafes are often hosted around the state, so stay tuned through the Biodiversity Institute page!
This event is by the UW Biodiversity Institute
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The UW Biodiversity Institute works with scientists, resource managers, educators, and the public to further the understanding and conservation of biodiversity. We seek to provide a unique service to Wyoming, our nation, and the world by facilitating collaborative research projects, synthesizing and disseminating research, distributing grants, and providing educational, outreach, and community science programs for students and the public. Learn more at www.wyomingbiodiversity.org.