Multimedia Trivia with Head Games Trivia- Weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. It is FREE to play and it will blow your mind how much fun you have! Bring friends or make some new ones.

Curious about the exciting research in ecology, evolution, and marine biology happening at UCSB? Look no further than Science by the Pint (SBTP), a weekly winter event at Draughtsmen Aleworks. Here, UCSB graduate students share their captivating research in a relaxed and engaging setting—perfectly paired with your favorite pint. Even better, $1.50 from every beer sold supports the Undergraduate Research Symposium in April, a vital opportunity for undergraduates to experience presenting at a symposium for the first time.

From frog disease ecology to forest wildfire management, the evolution of silk, and how fish handle stress, SBTP showcases an incredible diversity of topics, sparking curiosity and fostering dialogue. These events create a unique space for community members to connect with scientists and for graduate students to refine their science communication skills.

Now in its third year, the collaboration between Draughtsmen Aleworks and the Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee has made SBTP a beloved tradition among UCSB graduate students and locals alike. It’s more than just a night out—it’s a chance to learn, connect, and support the next generation of scientists.

Tacos! A scrumptious mix of different types of southern Mexican style tacos. Made with fresh ingredients and plenty of love. Oh so good!

Authentic Japanese Katsu Sandos

Multimedia Trivia with Head Games Trivia- Weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. It is FREE to play and it will blow your mind how much fun you have! Bring friends or make some new ones.

Curious about the exciting research in ecology, evolution, and marine biology happening at UCSB? Look no further than Science by the Pint (SBTP), a weekly winter event at Draughtsmen Aleworks. Here, UCSB graduate students share their captivating research in a relaxed and engaging setting—perfectly paired with your favorite pint. Even better, $1.50 from every beer sold supports the Undergraduate Research Symposium in April, a vital opportunity for undergraduates to experience presenting at a symposium for the first time.

From frog disease ecology to forest wildfire management, the evolution of silk, and how fish handle stress, SBTP showcases an incredible diversity of topics, sparking curiosity and fostering dialogue. These events create a unique space for community members to connect with scientists and for graduate students to refine their science communication skills.

Now in its third year, the collaboration between Draughtsmen Aleworks and the Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee has made SBTP a beloved tradition among UCSB graduate students and locals alike. It’s more than just a night out—it’s a chance to learn, connect, and support the next generation of scientists.

THIS WEEK: Jan 29th

Seagrasses just wanna have FUN(ctional traits)

Hannah Lyford - graduate student

The carbon sequestration capabilities of seagrass how the environmental effects these flowering plants functional traits. 

Parched and pathogen-free? How drought impacts amphibian disease dynamics

Caitlin Nordheim-Maestas

Droughts are becoming more severe, especially in California, which is especially important for amphibians. I'll be talking about the impacts of drought on CA amphibians, their aquatic parasite, and the interplay between climate stress, introduced amphibian species, and parasite maintenance

A scrumptious mix of different types of southern Mexican style tacos or smash burgers. Made with fresh ingredients and plenty of love. Oh so good!

As in their name - funk. Come grove to this high energy music and enjoy the evening.

Multimedia Trivia with Head Games Trivia- Weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. It is FREE to play and it will blow your mind how much fun you have! Bring friends or make some new ones.

Curious about the exciting research in ecology, evolution, and marine biology happening at UCSB? Look no further than Science by the Pint (SBTP), a weekly winter event at Draughtsmen Aleworks. Here, UCSB graduate students share their captivating research in a relaxed and engaging setting—perfectly paired with your favorite pint. Even better, $1.50 from every beer sold supports the Undergraduate Research Symposium in April, a vital opportunity for undergraduates to experience presenting at a symposium for the first time.

From frog disease ecology to forest wildfire management, the evolution of silk, and how fish handle stress, SBTP showcases an incredible diversity of topics, sparking curiosity and fostering dialogue. These events create a unique space for community members to connect with scientists and for graduate students to refine their science communication skills.

Now in its third year, the collaboration between Draughtsmen Aleworks and the Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee has made SBTP a beloved tradition among UCSB graduate students and locals alike. It’s more than just a night out—it’s a chance to learn, connect, and support the next generation of scientists.

THIS WEEK: Feb 5th

Native bee habitat restoration

Helen Payne

Habitat loss is a primary driver of global biodiversity decline, negatively impacting many species, including native bees. What to consider throughout the various stages of bee habitat restoration projects.

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Sugar, sulfur, and microbes: can kelp permanently bury carbon?

​​Marianna Karagiannis

 An ongoing effort to remove carbon from the atmosphere by sinking plants and algae to the bottom of the seafloor!

A scrumptious mix of different types of southern Mexican style tacos or smash burgers. Made with fresh ingredients and plenty of love. Oh so good!

Multimedia Trivia with Head Games Trivia- Weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. It is FREE to play and it will blow your mind how much fun you have! Bring friends or make some new ones.

Curious about the exciting research in ecology, evolution, and marine biology happening at UCSB? Look no further than Science by the Pint (SBTP), a weekly winter event at Draughtsmen Aleworks. Here, UCSB graduate students share their captivating research in a relaxed and engaging setting—perfectly paired with your favorite pint. Even better, $1.50 from every beer sold supports the Undergraduate Research Symposium in April, a vital opportunity for undergraduates to experience presenting at a symposium for the first time.

From frog disease ecology to forest wildfire management, the evolution of silk, and how fish handle stress, SBTP showcases an incredible diversity of topics, sparking curiosity and fostering dialogue. These events create a unique space for community members to connect with scientists and for graduate students to refine their science communication skills.

Now in its third year, the collaboration between Draughtsmen Aleworks and the Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee has made SBTP a beloved tradition among UCSB graduate students and locals alike. It’s more than just a night out—it’s a chance to learn, connect, and support the next generation of scientists.

Multimedia Trivia with Head Games Trivia- Weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. It is FREE to play and it will blow your mind how much fun you have! Bring friends or make some new ones.

Curious about the exciting research in ecology, evolution, and marine biology happening at UCSB? Look no further than Science by the Pint (SBTP), a weekly winter event at Draughtsmen Aleworks. Here, UCSB graduate students share their captivating research in a relaxed and engaging setting—perfectly paired with your favorite pint. Even better, $1.50 from every beer sold supports the Undergraduate Research Symposium in April, a vital opportunity for undergraduates to experience presenting at a symposium for the first time.

From frog disease ecology to forest wildfire management, the evolution of silk, and how fish handle stress, SBTP showcases an incredible diversity of topics, sparking curiosity and fostering dialogue. These events create a unique space for community members to connect with scientists and for graduate students to refine their science communication skills.

Now in its third year, the collaboration between Draughtsmen Aleworks and the Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee has made SBTP a beloved tradition among UCSB graduate students and locals alike. It’s more than just a night out—it’s a chance to learn, connect, and support the next generation of scientists.

THIS WEEK: Feb 19th

Balancing restoration investment and biodiversity benefits of a restoration project.

Nick Saglimbeni

The ecological restoration, native and nonnative species management of iiceplant 

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Algal patch dynamics on coral reefs

Lauren Enright

coral reef phase shifts, algal abundance, algal identity (can provide more details later)

Authentic Japanese Katsu Sandos

Multimedia Trivia with Head Games Trivia- Weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. It is FREE to play and it will blow your mind how much fun you have! Bring friends or make some new ones.

Curious about the exciting research in ecology, evolution, and marine biology happening at UCSB? Look no further than Science by the Pint (SBTP), a weekly winter event at Draughtsmen Aleworks. Here, UCSB graduate students share their captivating research in a relaxed and engaging setting—perfectly paired with your favorite pint. Even better, $1.50 from every beer sold supports the Undergraduate Research Symposium in April, a vital opportunity for undergraduates to experience presenting at a symposium for the first time.

From frog disease ecology to forest wildfire management, the evolution of silk, and how fish handle stress, SBTP showcases an incredible diversity of topics, sparking curiosity and fostering dialogue. These events create a unique space for community members to connect with scientists and for graduate students to refine their science communication skills.

Now in its third year, the collaboration between Draughtsmen Aleworks and the Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee has made SBTP a beloved tradition among UCSB graduate students and locals alike. It’s more than just a night out—it’s a chance to learn, connect, and support the next generation of scientists.

THIS WEEK: Mar 5th

Identifying postfire effects from rx. burning on oak trees

Shane Dewees

This talk will focus on work conducted around prescribed burns in San Diego and Santa Barbara county. The work is looking at identifying the physiological impacts of prescribed fires on oak trees and the management implications this has. 

Seth Frazer

TBD

Curious about the exciting research in ecology, evolution, and marine biology happening at UCSB? Look no further than Science by the Pint (SBTP), a weekly winter event at Draughtsmen Aleworks. Here, UCSB graduate students share their captivating research in a relaxed and engaging setting—perfectly paired with your favorite pint. Even better, $1.50 from every beer sold supports the Undergraduate Research Symposium in April, a vital opportunity for undergraduates to experience presenting at a symposium for the first time.

From frog disease ecology to forest wildfire management, the evolution of silk, and how fish handle stress, SBTP showcases an incredible diversity of topics, sparking curiosity and fostering dialogue. These events create a unique space for community members to connect with scientists and for graduate students to refine their science communication skills.

Now in its third year, the collaboration between Draughtsmen Aleworks and the Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee has made SBTP a beloved tradition among UCSB graduate students and locals alike. It’s more than just a night out—it’s a chance to learn, connect, and support the next generation of scientists.

THIS WEEK: Mar 12th

— March 12 —

Born to Glow: Unraveling the development and evolution of bioluminescence

Lisa Mesrop

The evolution and development of secretory innovations in ostracods (marine crustaceans) 

Forest Friends: How unseen symbioses shape the landscapes we love

Gabe Runte

 The wonderful world of soil fungi and an introduction into mycorrhizal ecology.

Curious about the exciting research in ecology, evolution, and marine biology happening at UCSB? Look no further than Science by the Pint (SBTP), a weekly winter event at Draughtsmen Aleworks. Here, UCSB graduate students share their captivating research in a relaxed and engaging setting—perfectly paired with your favorite pint. Even better, $1.50 from every beer sold supports the Undergraduate Research Symposium in April, a vital opportunity for undergraduates to experience presenting at a symposium for the first time.

From frog disease ecology to forest wildfire management, the evolution of silk, and how fish handle stress, SBTP showcases an incredible diversity of topics, sparking curiosity and fostering dialogue. These events create a unique space for community members to connect with scientists and for graduate students to refine their science communication skills.

Now in its third year, the collaboration between Draughtsmen Aleworks and the Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee has made SBTP a beloved tradition among UCSB graduate students and locals alike. It’s more than just a night out—it’s a chance to learn, connect, and support the next generation of scientists.

THIS WEEK: Mar 19th

— March 19 —

Chemical Conversations: Competition and cooperation in the microbial world

Zach Reitz - Postdoctoral Researcher

Microbes make many natural products that shape their interactions with other microbes, with the environment, and with multicellular life. I'll go through a bunch of cool examples, then zoom in on my favorite molecules, iron-scavenging siderophores!

Why should we care about what coral reef fish eat and what eats them?

Madeleine Ward

Corals reefs hold an immense diversity of species and all those species eat and excrete nutrients forming a complex food web. The types of food and nutrients fish, in-particular,  fish eat and excrete plays in important role in shaping the community structure and promoting reliance against disturbance.

Surfy, Swampy, Country-inspired Instrumental Music

Authentic Japanese Katsu Sandos

Curious about the exciting research in ecology, evolution, and marine biology happening at UCSB? Look no further than Science by the Pint (SBTP), a weekly winter event at Draughtsmen Aleworks. Here, UCSB graduate students share their captivating research in a relaxed and engaging setting—perfectly paired with your favorite pint. Even better, $1.50 from every beer sold supports the Undergraduate Research Symposium in April, a vital opportunity for undergraduates to experience presenting at a symposium for the first time.

From frog disease ecology to forest wildfire management, the evolution of silk, and how fish handle stress, SBTP showcases an incredible diversity of topics, sparking curiosity and fostering dialogue. These events create a unique space for community members to connect with scientists and for graduate students to refine their science communication skills.

Now in its third year, the collaboration between Draughtsmen Aleworks and the Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee has made SBTP a beloved tradition among UCSB graduate students and locals alike. It’s more than just a night out—it’s a chance to learn, connect, and support the next generation of scientists.

THIS WEEK: April 2nd

— April 2 —

Microbes, molecules, and models - untangling the complexity of soil organic matter

Jacob Weverka

While soil organic carbon is critical for regulating the global climate, it's accumulation is largely controlled by microorganisms living in the soil

Curious about the exciting research in ecology, evolution, and marine biology happening at UCSB? Look no further than Science by the Pint (SBTP), a weekly winter event at Draughtsmen Aleworks. Here, UCSB graduate students share their captivating research in a relaxed and engaging setting—perfectly paired with your favorite pint. Even better, $1.50 from every beer sold supports the Undergraduate Research Symposium in April, a vital opportunity for undergraduates to experience presenting at a symposium for the first time.

From frog disease ecology to forest wildfire management, the evolution of silk, and how fish handle stress, SBTP showcases an incredible diversity of topics, sparking curiosity and fostering dialogue. These events create a unique space for community members to connect with scientists and for graduate students to refine their science communication skills.

Now in its third year, the collaboration between Draughtsmen Aleworks and the Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee has made SBTP a beloved tradition among UCSB graduate students and locals alike. It’s more than just a night out—it’s a chance to learn, connect, and support the next generation of scientists.

THIS WEEK: Apr 9th

— April 9 —

You Are What You Eat: Mosquito population density driven by human recreation.

Steph Copeland

In the Eastern Sierra Nevada, our appetite for the outdoors has increased mosquito populations in areas of high human activity compared with areas of low human activity. Come learn how and why we may be the underlying cause of our own bug bites

Curious about the exciting research in ecology, evolution, and marine biology happening at UCSB? Look no further than Science by the Pint (SBTP), a weekly winter event at Draughtsmen Aleworks. Here, UCSB graduate students share their captivating research in a relaxed and engaging setting—perfectly paired with your favorite pint. Even better, $1.50 from every beer sold supports the Undergraduate Research Symposium in April, a vital opportunity for undergraduates to experience presenting at a symposium for the first time.

From frog disease ecology to forest wildfire management, the evolution of silk, and how fish handle stress, SBTP showcases an incredible diversity of topics, sparking curiosity and fostering dialogue. These events create a unique space for community members to connect with scientists and for graduate students to refine their science communication skills.

Now in its third year, the collaboration between Draughtsmen Aleworks and the Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee has made SBTP a beloved tradition among UCSB graduate students and locals alike. It’s more than just a night out—it’s a chance to learn, connect, and support the next generation of scientists.

THIS WEEK: Apr 16th

TBD

Curious about the exciting research in ecology, evolution, and marine biology happening at UCSB? Look no further than Science by the Pint (SBTP), a weekly winter event at Draughtsmen Aleworks. Here, UCSB graduate students share their captivating research in a relaxed and engaging setting—perfectly paired with your favorite pint. Even better, $1.50 from every beer sold supports the Undergraduate Research Symposium in April, a vital opportunity for undergraduates to experience presenting at a symposium for the first time.

From frog disease ecology to forest wildfire management, the evolution of silk, and how fish handle stress, SBTP showcases an incredible diversity of topics, sparking curiosity and fostering dialogue. These events create a unique space for community members to connect with scientists and for graduate students to refine their science communication skills.

Now in its third year, the collaboration between Draughtsmen Aleworks and the Undergraduate Research Symposium Committee has made SBTP a beloved tradition among UCSB graduate students and locals alike. It’s more than just a night out—it’s a chance to learn, connect, and support the next generation of scientists.

THIS WEEK: Apr 23th

TBD