The sleek jaguar. Mind controlling bugs. Nature is full of surprises. James Campbell and Mindy Weisberger discuss the jaguar’s ecological and cultural significance and the mind-bending strategies parasites use to turn insects into zombies.

Science City - Main Stage (Seats 195)  
Sat, Mar 14, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Science / Medicine / Technology
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Science City (following presentation)  

Panelists: James Campbell, Mindy Weisberger
Moderator: Sara Hammond
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of JoBob Hungate, Roche Tissue Diagnostics

Immerse yourself in stories of Earth’s vast living world, spanning plants, animals, microbes, and even viruses with authors Riley Black, James Campbell, and Mindy Weisberger. Dive into prehistoric ecosystems, wildlife conservation, and mind-bending parasitic “zombie” insects in a dynamic panel celebrating science, storytelling, and the surprising connections that shape life on Earth.

National Park Experience Stage (Seats 146, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Nature / Environment
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - National Parks (following presentation)

Panelists: Riley Black, James Campbell, Mindy Weisberger
Moderator: John Koprowski
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Western National Parks