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Annual Darwin Day Lecture: Using science-fiction depictions to learn real-world evolution concepts

February 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

Annual Darwin Day Lecture: Using science-fiction depictions to learn real-world evolution concepts

With Mohamed Noor, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Interim Vice Provost, Duke University

 

Dr. Mohamed Noor in Star Trek gear

Moderated by Damon Waitt, NCBG Director

Date: Monday, February 12, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM-8:00 PM EST; followed by a reception, sponsored by the Carolina Biodiversity Collaborative, in the Pegg Exhibit Hall
Venue: Reeves Auditorium and Virtual*
*Note: You can attend this event on Zoom, but it will not be recorded.
Free; preregistration required

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Celebrate Darwin’s birthday by joining us for our annual Darwin Day Lecture!

While some people choose to learn about evolution through coursework, a large number of people could be interested in the subject if brought to them wrapped in another subject in which they are already engaged. In this talk, Professor Noor introduces evolutionary concepts, thinking, and approaches framed using depictions from the Star Trek television franchise.

This program is offered in partnership with the Carolina Biodiversity Collaborative.

Details

Date:
February 14, 2024
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://ncbg.unc.edu/event/annual-darwin-day-lecture-2024/

Venue

North Carolina Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm Road
Chapel Hill, 27517 United States
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Phone
919-962-0522
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Organizer

North Carolina Biological Garden
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