Expert Is In: Plants & Color (On-site Drop-in Program)

Dr. Catherine Woytowicz, Chemist
Want to know more about the chemistry of color? Drop by the Garden Court in the Conservatory to talk with Catherine. You'll learn how and why plants make color, and see how pigments are extracted from plants. Bring your questions and connect with a plant science professional in this Expert Is In program.

This program is offered as part of a partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Alumni Program.

Intended Audience: All Levels

Saturday, August 15, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM  Eastern
Location: Conservatory Garden Court
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

About the presenter

Dr. Catherine Woytowicz

Chemist
Dr. Catherine Woytowicz, Ph.D., got involved in science because of an interest in color which led to a degree in organic chemistry. She and her late sister studied medicinal plants focusing on native Hawaiian species.