Science on Tap
Monthly on the first Monday of the month.
Come one, come all to the “science café” in Santa Cruz. This event is designed to connect the Santa Cruz community to the latest research happening just up the hill at U.C. Santa Cruz. It is not an exclusive “club meeting” for scientists and science majors - we aim to appeal to all audiences! So come join us at the Crepe Place, grab a beer, relax, and hear some interesting and cutting-edge science that’s happening near you!
Science on Tap is hosted at The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz, on the first Monday of every month.
Note: the venue is outside, we recommend brining layers!
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Talk summary:
Disease is a pervasive and omnipresent process impacting humans, animals, and even plants! The fields of plant disease ecology and plant pathology are essential for solving problems in ecosystem conservation and food security. In this talk, I will share how plant diseases are studied from an evolutionary ecology perspective and managed in applied settings. My area of research focuses on powdery mildew, a common family fungal pathogens infecting thousands of plant species worldwide. In particular, I investigate how hyperparasites - a parasitic organism that infects other parasites - can be used as a disease control method.
Who: Everyone! Not just scientists!
When: First Monday of every month @ 6:00 pm.
Where: The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Upcoming Events
October 5, 2026
Speaker: Edith Lai
Topic: Parasites