About this Event
What does it take to build a food-secure future for Texas? This special panel event will bring together food experts and leaders working on food access and sustainability. Featuring Raj Patel, Alex Racelis, Edwin Marty, and Adrian Lipscombe, the discussion will explore the challenges and solutions shaping food security across our state. Join us to hear their perspectives and learn how communities can help build a more resilient food system.
Arrive early and explore Cool Activities from 5:30 - 6:40! Local organizations will share exciting hands-on activities related to the talk! List of activities coming soon!
About Hot Science - Cool Talks
provides a front-row seat to world-class research. Presented by the Environmental Science Institute (ESI) this nationally recognized series allows leading researchers from The University of Texas and other prominent universities to share their passion for science, technology, engineering, and math with the general public. Events are held six times a year.
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Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:50 PM
Event Check-in
Info: We ask that everyone is checked in and seated in the auditorium by 6:50 p.m. or you will lose your seat to those on the waitlist. Check-in is available starting at 5:30 p.m. or no later than 6:40 p.m. in the main hallway in Welch where Cool Activities will take place. Look for the ORANGE check-in tables & bring your Eventbrite e-ticket.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:40 PM
Cool Activities
Info: Explore the evening’s topic through hands-on activities and information from 5:30 – 6:40 p.m. in the hallways of Welch (2nd floor). Closer to the event date, we will share a list of organizations participating in Cool Activities.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:15 PM
Talk with Q&A
Info: The talk starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Welch Auditorium (WEL 2.224) and will include a Q&A session with the speaker. We expect the talk will end by 8:15 p.m. though ending times may vary depending on the speaker.
Event venue & nearby stays
Welch Hall (WEL) Auditorium (WEL 2.224) , East 24th Street, Austin, TX, USA, United States
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