July Lunch Break Science Schedule

July 1, 2022

What: The Science Museum of Virginia’s free, noon-time Lunch Break Science series features two speakers focusing on shark-related topics and one speaker highlighting dinosaur skin next month. The Science Museum hosts a different speaker each Wednesday for a one-hour talk on a science, technology, engineering or math topic.

Why: The Science Museum is celebrating all things sharks and skin this summer as they’re hosting the touring exhibitions “Planet Shark: Predator or Prey” and “Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity.” Lunch Break Sciences are one of the many extra program offerings the Science Museum is featuring to encourage guests to learn more about fascinating scientific elements of animals and humans.

When: Guests can attend the following Lunch Break Science presentations:

• July 6: “The Why Sharks Matter: A Conversation,” presented by author and marine conservation biologist Dr. David Shiffman
• July 13: “Dinosaur Skin: Much More than Just Scales,” presented by postdoctoral fellow Dr. Christophe Hendrickx
• July 27: "Swimming with Sharks: Saving the Ocean's Most Misunderstood Creature," presented by shark naturalist and underwater photographer Tanya Houppermans

Who: Guests of all ages are welcome at Lunch Break Sciences, but the content is geared to an adult audience.

Shiffman and Houppermans will be presenting in person. Shiffman will also host a book signing of his latest book, “Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World's Most Misunderstood Predator,” after his July 6 talk. On July 13, Hendrickx will present via Zoom from Argentina.

How: Lunch Break Sciences are free. Guests do not need to purchase Science Museum admission to attend, but do need to check in at Guest Services when they arrive.

Lunch Break Science events take place in the Science Museum’s Barbara Thalhimer Theater. Seating is first-come, first-served. The theater seats 125 guests.

As the name suggests, guests are welcome to bring food and drink to enjoy during the Lunch Break Science. For guests who would like to purchase food onsite, the Science Museum has vending machines near the Rotunda and grab-and-go items in the café.

Where: Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220