{"id":4212,"date":"2025-01-27T09:30:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T14:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/cusoc\/?p=4212"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:25:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:25:32","slug":"tiger-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/cusoc\/tiger-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiger Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]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&amp;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.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>Purpose:<\/strong>\u00a0The goal of Tiger Talks is to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Promote scientific literacy and curiosity among children.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a platform for professors to share their research and expertise.<\/li>\n<li>Foster a connection between Clemson University and the broader community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong>\u00a030 minutes (20-minute talk + 10-minute Q&amp;A)\n<ul>\n<li>9:30-10:00 am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platform:<\/strong>\u00a0Zoom Webinar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequency:<\/strong>\u00a0Once a month (January-December 2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more-->[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Save these dates! Registration links will be added for each Tiger Talk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>February 12, 2026\u00a0 9:30am<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SHARETTA M. WYNN, PH.D. (SHE\/HER)<\/p>\n<p>DIRECTOR, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION<\/p>\n<p><em>Math Superpowers: How Kids Shine Even When Life Gets Hard<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clemson.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/MhudA7zxT_iaM9Giu7YVJXleapwY2Db7sd3G1CA6xIhkLchPnpmYR6vgZgRZAWn1.1yYQpG1EwgH7pHus\">Watch HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>April 16, 2026\u00a0 \u00a09:30am<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ALISON N STARR-MOSS, Ph.D.<\/p>\n<p><em>Dog Genetics<\/em><\/p>\n<p>DIRECTOR OF ADVISING AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS<\/p>\n<p>Dean&#8217;s Distinguished Lecturer<\/p>\n<p>Department of Genetics and Biochemistry<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clemson.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/gtMmo5tZ2NAjeAq9VGC0sP8gruKRzoDdjCOee-hGjxFu3YNwsCq2mSMiowFkyKo2.wEmo3DQpp9zuaCR8?startTime=1776346337000\">Watch HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>May 14, 2026\u00a0 \u00a09:30am<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thomas Floyd<\/p>\n<p><em>Can Nature Make YOU Happier?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Elliott is a third-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management at Clemson University.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clemson.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/_YTWuR6OTWCS3d6DfuBAfw\">Register HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4213&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]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&amp;A session. 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