Saturday Morning Science Spring 2026!
This spring we will be exploring a diverse range of scientific topics - there's something for everyone. Whether you join us for one lecture or the entire series, you're sure to discover something new.
R.S.V.P. for Lectures is appreciated but not required.
RSVP HERE
Saturday, February 14, 2026
"Do Sperm Cells Nod Their Heads?"
Dr. Tomer Avidor-Reiss, Professor, Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, UToledo
Dr. Avidor-Reiss's Lab studies how the subcellular organelles, the centriole, centrosome and cilium are formed and function as well as their involvement in reproductive diseases such as infertility and miscarriages.
R.S.V.P. for Lecture HERE
Saturday, February 21, 2026
"Weaving Science and Style: The Chemistry of Fashion and Textile"
Marissa Stevenson, Conservator, The Toledo Museum of Art
Stevenson is a 2021 UToledo alum from the College of Arts and Letters.
R.S.V.P. for Lecture HERE
Saturday, March 21, 2026
"Monitoring Air Quality by Citizens: the use of small, low-cost sensors"
Dr. Kevin Czajkowski, Professor, Department of Geography and Planning, UToledo
Dr. Czajkowski's research interests are diverse and all revolve around geospatial
technologies. His lab uses GIS and remote sensing technologies to assess sources of
non-point source pollution in the Maumee River Watershed and Lake Erie through the
Maumee River GIS and the Lake Erie Center.
R.S.V.P. for Lecture HERE
Saturday, April 11, 2026
"Science Behind Night Vision and Infrared Imaging"
Dr. Nikolas Podraza, Professor and Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, UToledo
Dr. Podraza's research focuses on condensed matter physics, materials science and optics. Ultraviolet to THz spectroscopic optical characterization of materials, optical structures, thin film solar cells and opto-electronic devices.
R.S.V.P. for Lecture HERE
Saturday, April 18, 2026
"Green Drug Synthesis - The Science of Making Informed Manufacturing Decisions"
Dr. Michael Young, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UToledo
Dr. Young's Lab focus on applying supramolecular principles towards greener transition metal catalysis with a special emphasis on C-H functionalization.
R.S.V.P. for Lecture HERE
Programs are FREE and begin at 10 a.m. in Wolfe Hall Room 1205 (unless otherwise noted) on Main Campus!
NOTE: Free parking is available in Area/Lot 13 from 9:45 a.m. until noon. (Disability, metered, patient and reserved spaces are enforced 24/7 and will not
be suspended. All vehicles must be parked in designated lined parking spaces to avoid violations.)
Map: utoledo.edu/campus/directions/pdfs/Main-Campus-Map.pdf.
Organizer: Dr. Michal Marszewski (Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry)
Questions? Please contact Dr. Marszewski at michal.marszewski@utoledo.edu
Sponsored by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Office of the Dean.
A very nice testimonial to the Spring 2023 Saturday Morning Science program was shared with us via email:
“Good morning. I just wanted to let you know that I attended all three of the lectures this spring and each one was excellent. I appreciate the diversity of the lectures as well as the quality. The bagels and juice are also a nice treat. I am sad that these are only offered in the spring. I would come every Saturday if you these were available. Thank you so very much for putting this together and I look forward to upcoming lectures.” – C.C.