How To Make Your Cat Love You. With Science!

What if there was a science to making your cat love you? In the next Hot Science – Cool Talks, Dr. Mikel Delgado explores the secrets behind feline behavior. Learn what makes cats unique, how to create their purrfect home, and how to build a stronger bond with your whiskered companion with the power of science! [Send us pics of your cat!]

Arrive early and explore Cool Activities from 5:30 - 6:40! Local organizations will share exciting hands-on activities related to cats and their behavior! List of activities coming soon!

Mikel is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, cat behavior consultant, and co-owner of Feline Minds. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed postdoctoral research at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, focusing on feline health and welfare. With over 20 years of experience, Mikel works with cat owners, shelters, and pet-related companies to improve feline behavior and well-being. She is the author of Play With Your Cat! and co-author of Total Cat Mojo.

About Hot Science - Cool Talks

provides a front-row seat to world-class research. Presented by the Environmental Science Institute (ESI) this nationally recognized series allows leading researchers from The University of Texas and other prominent universities to share their passion for science, technology, engineering, and math with the general public. Events are held six times a year.

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Info: We ask that everyone is checked in and seated in the auditorium by 6:50 p.m. or you will lose your seat to those on the waitlist. Check-in is available starting at 5:30 p.m. or no later than 6:40 p.m. in the main hallway in Welch where Cool Activities will take place. Look for the ORANGE check-in tables & bring your Eventbrite e-ticket.

Info: Explore the evening’s topic through hands-on activities and information from 5:30 – 6:40 p.m. in the hallways of Welch (2nd floor). Closer to the event date, we will share a list of organizations participating in Cool Activities.

Info: The talk starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Welch Auditorium (WEL 2.224) and will include a Q&A session with the speaker. We expect the talk will end by 8:15 p.m. though ending times may vary depending on the speaker.

Info: Get your own signed copy of Dr. Delgado's book, "How to Play with Your Cat"!

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