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College of Sciences Researchers Honored with Awards!

In recognition of their significant contributions to the research, innovation, and scholarship mission of the Univer

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From dinos to director: Jennifer Hargrave's journey to science museum director

By: Jobie Lagrange (KATC) Posted on the KATC webpage 11:45 AM, Mar 14, 2025

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Biology Graduate Student Receives Travel Grant

Biology PhD student Hope Okunbor received an American Society of Plant Biologists Travel Award to attend

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If you haven't visited The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum lately (or ever), we encourage you to get there without delay! Several special events are on the calendar.

  • STEM Saturday - New Exhibit Opening: African-American Scientists From Louisiana - 18 May 2024
  • Endangered Species Day - 18 May 2024
  • Sensory Day W/Autism Society Of Acadiana - 26 May 2024
  • Documentary Date Night: Becoming Cousteau - 30 May 2024
  • STEM Saturday: Fossils - 8 June 2024

Here's the Director's update from the May 2024 Newsletter.
Greetings! It’s been quite a busy spring for us. We’ve been hosting outreach events, teaching UL Lafayette classes at the museum, and hosting field trips – nearly 500 children visited us last week! We are also preparing to open two new exhibits this month. Beginning this week, stage 1 of “Prehistoric Louisiana: A Journey through Ice Age Acadiana” is now open. Created by students in my GEOL 422: Museum Methods class, it includes fossil animals discovered in Acadiana. On May 18, we will reveal a new exhibit “Highlighting African American Scientists from Louisiana,” the stories of 10 local scientists. Many of the scientists will share their stories at the opening. I hope to see you there. We are also ramping up for another exciting “Summer of Science,” and we have lots of plans to keep you busy this summer. Consider purchasing a museum membership this summer. It’s the perfect time to make the most of you membership and participate in all of our great programming. We are so thankful for the support we get from the community. There are several ways you can help. Be sure to read about our new volunteer program and sign up if you’re interested. Businesses and individuals can play a pivotal role in the museum and its mission with financial support or in-kind donations. For more information about these opportunities, please contact me by email or call 337-482-0678.
Best wishes,
Dr. Jennifer Hargrave, Museum Director

Find the details in the May newsletter.

Find the details in the June newsletter.

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