About us
Welcome to Houston Science Enthusiasts! Founded in 2010 (under the original name Houston Super Secret Science Club), our goal is to provide a place for people interested in science to find and gather at the most interesting science-related activities in the Greater Houston region. These include gatherings at the many science-related lectures held at area universities and other educational institutions, visits to museums, outdoors field trips and social mixers at local pubs and restaurants. The idea to make these meet-ups entertaining and interesting to the lay community as well as those from the ranks of professional scientists. Anyone can join -- you don't need a Ph.D., just some curiosity.
You also are invited to join our Facebook group, where we continue the discussion online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HoustonSuperSecretScienceClub/
Find our listing of Houston Science Resources here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/houston-science-enthusiasts/houston-science-resources/637381806593089/
Upcoming events
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After Hours
Under the Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX, USIN PERSON: Welcome to After Hours a series of events dedicated to good conversation in a casual setting. No lectures, no formal agenda.
We talk about current events, scientific discoveries, books, technology, and whatever else sparks a lively discussion. We meet at Under The Volcano. Look for the table with a flashlight. Additional street parking is available nearby.
Come for a beer, a soda, a tea, or just the company.
Grab a seat, introduce yourself, and join the conversation!
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Aurora: The Science Behind Nature’s Light Show
·OnlineOnlineONLINE: The Houston Astronomical Society presents a talk by Peggy Mueller about the science behind auroras.
Description: "The aurora has fascinated observers for millennia, inspiring myths and prompting questions about its origins. Since the 1960s, observations from spacecraft, satellites, and ground-based observatories have greatly advanced our understanding of the physical processes responsible for auroral displays. A commonly cited definition describes an aurora as a natural light display in Earth’s upper atmosphere caused by charged particles from the Sun colliding with atmospheric atoms. This talk examines how our current understanding of the Sun-Earth connection challenges and extends this simplified description, exploring the complex processes that ultimately produce auroral emissions."
Speaker bio: Peggy Mueller has been a member of the Houston Astronomical Society since 2021. Her desire to understand the mechanisms that generate the aurora deepened after viewing and photographing the Northern Lights in Lofoten, Norway and in Finnish Lapland.
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. To attend, you must register for the meeting. You can use the link below. You will receive an email with the details of the meeting and a link that will allow you to join in.
Register here.You only need to register once!
Join us on Thursday, November 5th, at 7:00 pm CT. See you then!12 attendees
36th Keck Annual Research Conference: Spatial Biology
BRC Rice University, 6500 Main St, Houston, TX, USIN-PERSON: "Spatial biology is a rapidly growing field that studies cells and molecules in their native environment in multiple dimensions. By studying cells and biomarkers in the tissue microenvironment, we gain new insight into drug responses, complex disease mechanisms, and personalized medicine. The conference and poster session will also highlight the outstanding research underway by predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees in the seven inter-institutional training programs administered by the GCC/Keck Center in the greater Houston area."
#### Speakers:
Yi-Wei Chang, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Associate Director, Institute of Structural Biology, University of Pennsylvania
Rong Fan, PhD, Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Pathology, Yale University
Miranda Orr, PhD, Associate Professor, Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine
Hong Zhou, PhD, Professor, Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, Founding Director of the Electron Imaging Center for Nanosystems at CNSI, University of California, Los Angeles#### Conference Organizers:Co-Chairs:
Li-av Segev Zarko, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Hong Zhao, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Molecular Biology in Medicine, Houston Methodist Research InstituteConference website: https://arc2026.blogs.rice.edu/
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/36th-keck-annual-research-conference-tickets-1998549223527?aff=oddtdtcreator
NOTE: Registering on this Meetup page DOES NOT mean you are registered for the event itself.
The conference will be held at the BioScience Research Collaborative (BRC), 6500 Main Street.
Parking: Parking will be available in the BRC Garage located off Dryden Rd.
The BRC is also easily accessible by the Metro Red Line: https://www.ridemetro.org/riding-metro/transit-services/metrorail
The Keck Conference sponsors are the Gulf Coast Consortia (GCC) and its educational and training arm, the Keck Center, a collaborative organization of biomedical institutions in the Houston area (www.gulfcoastconsortia.org).
For many years, the GCC has supported training programs and research consortia through its eight member institutions: Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University, University of Houston, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Institute of Biosciences and Technology of Texas A&M, and Houston Methodist Research Institute.
If you would like to receive the Gulf Coast Consortia's listserv weekly reminders, please contact Elizabeth Lawrence.
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Why You Like It: Decoding Music Taste – Live Experience
Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030, USA, Houston, TX, USAbout the performance: "Decoding Musical Taste – Live Experience is an immersive concert-lecture led by composer, musicologist, author, and Music Genome Project architect Dr. Nolan Gasser, inspired by the acclaimed PBS special released in 2025.
"Blending live performance, storytelling, and insights from neuroscience, psychology, and culture, the show explores the hidden forces that shape our musical preferences and why music affects us so deeply. Dr. Gasser is joined by his virtuoso band, The Mighty Mighty.
"Guided from the stage by Dr. Gasser, audience members actively participate throughout the performance by responding to prompts that explore their musical identity. At the conclusion of the show, each participant receives a personalized playlist generated from their responses, extending the experience beyond the venue and transforming how audiences listen to and connect with music long after the performance ends."
Read more about the performance here.
This event is cross-posted with More and More.
Gathering Place:
We will meet near the picnic tables by the concession stand, on the side closer to the stage door. At 6:30 p.m., we’ll go to the hill and set up. If you can't make it at 6:30, we'll hold some space. Look for our location in the comments. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
Google Maps LinkSeating for the Show:
The hill is divided with the left side for chairs and the right reserved for blankets. We sit on the chair side. Blankets may have an obstructed view. We try to get space close to the center and front.Drinks and snacks:
Adult beverages are allowed. The city prohibits glass containers in the park. (We don't check and the city never has objected to discreet wine bottles.) It's always more fun when people bring something to share.Parking:
There are two main parking areas for Miller.
The Zoo lot has more spaces
Parking Lot F
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The Centennial Gardens Lot has easier exits after the show
Parking Lot C
Google Maps LinkWeather Forecast:
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In the event of rain, we will get seats under the cover. So don't be deterred.2 attendees
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