Science Study Break: Contagion

In conjunction with the 2012 Disease Detective public health conference, Dr. Richard Taylor (Biology) will discuss public health and infectious disease topics depicted in scenes from 12 Monkeys, TheWalking Dead, Numb3rs, and Contagion.

Free pizza from Austin's Pizza (while it lasts).

Pop culture and the academy collide as Science Study Break features relevant faculty and experts from the University of Texas at Austin discussing the reality and fantasy portrayed as fact in science-themed television and movies. Science Study Break is hosted by the University of Texas Libraries and supported by the University Federal Credit Union.

Free and open to the public.