Taste of Science: Fungus Among Us
Get ready for a night of science and storytelling inspired by HBO’s The Last of Us, where a fungal outbreak drives the plot—and the panic.
Our first speaker will explore the real-world microbes that can infect humans, and the growing risks they pose. Our second speaker will uncover the bizarre world of slime molds—single-celled organisms that move, solve puzzles, and defy expectations.
From terrifying spores to brainless brilliance, come explore the strange, spore-filled side of science that might just be stranger than fiction.