Special Saturdays

“Special Saturdays” at the LSU Museum of Natural Science is a STEM program that focuses on introducing children and their parents to the world of natural science. We focus on a specific topic and invite experts from within the LSU research community to give short engaging talks accompanied by hands-on activities. All programs are FREE and are especially appropriate for children ages 5-10. 

2024-2025 Program

Date Topic Guest
September 14 Ichthyology Sheila Rodriguez-Machado
October 19 Palynology Sarah Bancroft
November 16 Genetic Resources Andre Moncrieff, PhD
December 7 Herpetology George Lambert
January 25 Ornithology David Vander Pluym
February 8 Paleontology Gavin Blanchard
March 22 Archaeology Alex Belanger
April 26 Mammalogy Austin Chipps
May 17 Science Education Irene Marti Gil, PhD

 

Due to capacity limitations, registration is currently FULL. You can still complete the registration form to be placed on a waitlist. We will contact you by email in the order of the waitlist if a spot becomes available before each meeting.

 

NOTE: If you experience difficulties signing up with the form above, email [email protected] with your Name, Email, Child's name(s) & age(s) and the date you want to reserve and we will put you on the list.

 

Questions?

Call: 225-578-2855 

Email: [email protected]

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Special Saturdays is supported by the LSU College of Science, the Charles Lamar Family Foundation and you!

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