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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2026 World Health Day
Location not specified yetONLINE: Global health is at a critical turning point. From emerging disease threats to healthcare access gaps and humanitarian crises, the need for strong partnerships and innovative solutions has never been greater.
The 2026 Medical Bridges Global Health Day Annual Conference brings together leading voices from global health, government, academia, and the nonprofit sector for a high-level virtual discussion focused on practical solutions and collaborative action.
In recognition of this year’s global focus on Health for All, this four-hour forum will feature:#### THE CURRENT STATE OF GLOBAL HEALTH
Experts will examine the current state of global health, emerging risks, and where investments and partnerships are making the greatest difference.
#### BRIDGING THE GLOBAL HEALTHCARE GAP THE ROLE OF NGOS
Leaders from mission-driven organizations will share how NGOs are successfully expanding healthcare access and strengthening systems in underserved regions.
#### REAL-WORLD CASE STUDIES OF IMPACT
Learn from frontline experiences supporting healthcare systems in Gaza, Guatemala and Ukraine, highlighting the power of collaboration in crisis response and long-term capacity building.
Learn more, including the full roster of speakers, and register here: https://wachouston.org/event/2026-world-health-day/
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The Secret of Knowledge: Why Science Works
Rice University, Keck Hall 100, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, USIN-PERSON: "Can we really trust our senses? Our brains evolved to help us survive—not to see the world as it truly is. In this mind-opening talk, Dr. Aranda explores how our perceptions can mislead us and how, after thousands of years of trial and error, humanity developed a powerful tool to reveal the hidden structure of reality: science. Come discover why science works, what makes it unique, and how keeping an open mind is key to seeing beyond the illusions our brains create. If you’ve ever wondered what truth really means, this is a talk you won’t want to miss."
Alfredo “Fefo” Aranda, Ph.D, ,is a theoretical particle physicist at the University of Colima, where he have helped
build scientific programs and research communities from the ground up. He co-founded
the undergraduate programs in physics and mathematics, which have successfully
prepared many students to pursue graduate studies at leading international institutions.
He is also a co-founder of the Dual CP Institute of High Energy Physics (DCPIHEP), an
initiative that brings together students and world experts through annual workshops
focused on cutting-edge topics in physics.Event page: https://events.rice.edu/event/426799-p-a-public-lecture-alfredo-aranda
Keck Hall on the Rice Interactive Map: https://map.concept3d.com/?id=473#!m/120224?s/Keck
Campus parking: https://parking.rice.edu/parking-facilities-and-rates
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Shrinks: the untold story
Cafe Express, 780 W Sam Houston Pkwy N Suite 100, Houston, TX, USIN PERSON: Let's meet and talk about the untold story of psychiatry based on Jeffrey A. Lieberman's book.
"Psychiatry has come a long way since the days of chaining "lunatics" in cold cells and parading them as freakish marvels before a gaping public.
"But, as Jeffrey Lieberman, MD, the former president of the American Psychiatric Association, reveals in his extraordinary and eye-opening book, the path to legitimacy for "the black sheep of medicine" has been anything but smooth."In Shrinks, Lieberman traces the field from its birth as a mystic pseudo-science through its adolescence as a cult of "shrinks" to its late blooming maturity - beginning after World War II - as a science-driven profession that saves lives. With fascinating case studies and portraits of the luminaries of the field - from Sigmund Freud to Eric Kandel - Shrinks is a gripping and illuminating read, and an urgent call-to-arms to dispel the stigma of mental illnesses by treating them as diseases rather than unfortunate states of mind."
Everyone is welcome whether you have explored the topic before or not.
You can:
At this meeting each person can nominate a publication to be voted on whether it is from the pool of candidates or not.
We'll be meeting at Cafe Express. There is ample parking in the nearby lot.
Come prepared to discuss and share ideas on the topic and have a good time.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Life in Simulated Space
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX, USHYBRID: The Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society will hold a meeting featuring a presentation by Dr. Andrzej Steward, JSC- Solar System Ambassador, titled "Life in Simulated Space."
Andrzej Stewart is a Hardware Payload Systems Engineer, providing technical support to human research experiments aboard the International Space Station. He has previously served in flight operations for a wide variety of NASA missions, including the Spitzer Space Telescope, Juno, GRAIL, NASA's Mars orbiter fleet, and, most recently, Artemis I. He is also a 1st Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol, supporting CAP's Emergency Services mission as a Mission Pilot, Mission Check Pilot, and Airborne Photographer.
The meeting at will be held at the University of Houston-Clear Lake STEM Building, Room 1203 starting at 7:30 p.m.. People should arrive between 7 and 7:15 p.m. Attendees should park in Parking Lots D3 or D4 no earlier than 7 p.m.
Please see the UHCL Map here -- Please park in lots D3 and D4. The STEM building is building #5 on the map. Come in from the east side and go left. When you come to the end of hallway, you should find the auditorium where the meeting will be.
The meeting can be accessed by going to the JSCAS YouTube Channel at the link: https://www.youtube.com/c/JSCAstronomicalSociety
Also, the JSCAS YouTube Channel link will be posted on the JSCAS web page: http://www.jscas.net
To submit questions for our presenters during the meeting, please either enter your questions as a YouTube comment (if you have an account that will allow doing so) or send your questions to: jscaslive@gmail.com
JSCAS is open to anyone who wants to learn about astronomy and membership is free. After joining, you’ll have access to our amazing Astronomy DVD Library with 100’s of choices to learn from (from Astronomy Magazine, NASA, The Great Courses, Discovery Channel, etc.).
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