Tiger Talks is a monthly virtual science outreach program organized by the Clemson University Science Outreach Center. The program runs from September to May and features a 20-minute science lesson or talk led by a Clemson professor/presenter, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session. These sessions are conducted via Zoom and aim to engage and inspire children ages 8-12 with cutting-edge scientific knowledge and research.
Purpose: The goal of Tiger Talks is to:
- Promote scientific literacy and curiosity among children.
- Provide a platform for professors to share their research and expertise.
- Foster a connection between Clemson University and the broader community.
Format:
- Duration: 30 minutes (20-minute talk + 10-minute Q&A)
- 9:30-10:00 am
- Platform: Zoom Webinar
- Frequency: Once a month (January-December 2025)
Save these dates! Registration links will be added for each Tiger Talk.
February 12, 2026 9:30am
SHARETTA M. WYNN, PH.D. (SHE/HER)
DIRECTOR, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Math Superpowers: How Kids Shine Even When Life Gets Hard
This uplifting presentation shares real stories of middle school students who succeeded in math despite facing challenging life circumstances. Through simple, relatable examples, Dr. Wynn shows how children use creativity, family support, problem-solving skills, and resilience to learn and grow. The talk encourages parents, educators, and students to recognize the strengths they already have and how those strengths help children succeed in school and beyond.
April 16, 2026 9:30am
ALISON N STARR-MOSS, Ph.D.
Dog Genetics
DIRECTOR OF ADVISING AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer
Department of Genetics and Biochemistry
May 14, 2026 9:30am
Thomas Floyd
Can Nature Make YOU Happier?
Elliott is a third-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management at Clemson University.
August 27, 2026 9:30am
Lisa Ebner, DVM, MS, DACVAA, CVA
Sleepy Time: What really happens when your pet is anesthetized by the veterinarian
Lisa Ebner, DVM, MS, DACVAA, CVA serves as Clinical Professor for the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University. A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Dr. Ebner is passionate about providing high-quality anesthesia and analgesia services and creating engaging educational experiences for veterinary students.
Watch HERE
September 17, 2026 9:30am
Remington Free-NASA
Discuss Curiosity and Perseverance Mars Rovers
Remi (Remington) Free (397S) is an Operations Systems Engineer on the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover and the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover. On Curiosity, she works in both robotic arm engineering and on the supratactical team. On Perseverance, she is a systems engineer on the Vehicle Systems Engineering team with both tactical uplink and downlink roles, and also leads the SAPP (Surface Attitude, Positioning, and Pointing) team. Her academic background is in astrophysics and aerospace systems engineering.
Register HERE!
November 12, 2026 9:30am
Dr. Alison Starr-Moss is a teacher and scientist at Clemson University who loves helping students learn how genetics affects the living world around us. She studied animal science at Clemson and went on to earn a doctorate in genetics from Texas A&M University. After returning to Clemson, her research focused on understanding the genetics of dogs and what their DNA can teach us about health and biology.
Today, Dr. Starr-Moss works closely with college students to help them explore careers in science and grow as learners and professionals. She is known for her love of dogs, being a dedicated and supportive teacher and advisor, and has received university awards for her work with students.
Topic and Registration TBA
December 10, 2026 9:30am
Tarja Kariola
University of Helsinki
Coordinator, Operations Management Unit
Topic and Registration TBA
