Computational biology uses data analysis, modeling, and coding to answer biological questions. Brian uses these techniques to study population genetics using pedigrees.

Pedigrees are family trees that trace genetic relationships. They allow scientists to study inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and evolutionary changes with precision.

Join us to learn more about his research focusing on the North American red squirrel population in the Yukon.

Join us for a complementary evening of fun science demonstrations all about the microorganisms in our food!

What's with the weather lately? More floods, more droughts, more extreme weather. taste of science Houston proudly presents “How’s the Weather!?” We’ve invited scientists and engineers to discuss our current climate and environment, so join us on March 23, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Brass Tacks, and find out more about what's behind our wacky weather lately!

Explore venomous creatures and insects who slay the lovers they cast aside.

Join us as we join the Houston Maritime Museum on the Smithsonian Museum day to talk about the science of sound.

We can't promise you that you will love the movie, but the conversations will be out of this world.

On June 30th, taste of science will be hosting an event at Mongoose vs Cobra where we discuss the underappreciated science of tattoos (and their occasional removal). 

Great cocktails and a chance to get your hands dirty with some live science demos brought to you by our own taste of Science Houston team!

There's a surprising intersection between how we've continued to adapt science and technology for survival in the deep seas and survival in deep space

Art meets Data Science in an exciting live poetry event

A talk by Dr. Jennifer E. Sanner Beauchamp highlighting the importance of understanding and supporting mental health in those living within the confines of a chronic health condition. Dr. Beauchamp's research currently focuses on defining and supporting stroke recovery mental health initiatives.

It's been in the news quite a bit lately, but what is the gene editing technology known as CRISPR, how does it work, and what does it mean for everyday life?

A conversation about addressing healthcare disparities in the context of clinical trials

Just like humans, ants work cooperatively to construct homes with complex architecture, use tools, raise crops, use antibiotics to combat disease, and engage in warfare; and they are among the most successful organisms on earth with more than 15,000 known species!

The morning after our Big Bang Theory event we will be wrapping up our festival with the darker side of sex and drugs... Join as we learn a little more about addiction, what science says about it and how to overcome it. On a lighter note, we will also be ending our raffle, so make sure to come and find out if you're the lucky winner of our 4 Astros tickets!

Come learn some scientific information about sexual healing (no not the song) and the reefer, marijuana. This special event will inform and entertain you while you enjoy a good drink or two.

The world of cryptocurrency is new for many so come make cents of it with this special talk on electronic peer to peer currency.

Dmitri Yatsenko will be talking about data analysis in the MICrONS project (Machine Intelligence from Cortical Networks). MICrONS is a multi-institution initiative that seeks to revolutionize machine learning by reverse-engineering the algorithms of the brain

Join us and and listen to a real life NASA Astronaut talk about his experience living in the International Space Station for 6 months! Plus you'll get to find out how food gets prepared for life in the ISS, and how Space Exploration might affect human evolution.

Come join taste of science over at Sigma Brewery as a Physicist and nanotechnology expert discuss how very small things are creating big changes in technology. The talk will focus on carbon nanotubes, nanostructures, and molecular scale electronics!

Stephen Hawking was indeed a very special advanced breed of monkey. A month after we said goodbye to one of the most brilliant minds of the 20th Century, Dr. Matthew Baring will give a talk about his work, followed by a special screening of the movie "The Theory of Everything".

Join us at Mongoose Versus Cobra as the brewers of BREWER NAME come in and teach us the science that goes into making some seriously good beer.