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Darwin ‘s fossils : Evolutionary Tales from Deep Time

February 12, 2015 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Free

“Darwin ‘s fossils : Evolutionary Tales from Deep Time” Public lecture presented by Brian Switek
Auditorium, Lesar Law Building, 1365 Douglas Dr, Carbondale, Illinois 62901

Science writer and amateur paleontologist Brian Switek will give the keynote lecture for this year’s Darwin Week celebration. Mr. Switek has written for publications such as National Geographic, Wired, The Guardian, and i09. He also has a popular science blog on National Geographic’s blog network and two best selling books. His most recent book, My Beloved Brontosaurus, was one of Amazon’s Best Science Books of 2013, one of Publishers Weekly’s Top Ten Spring Science Books, and selected by Apple’s iBookstore as one of the best books of April (2013).

Reception and book signing to follow the lecture.

Details

Date:
February 12, 2015
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/770616456327551/

Venue

Southern Illinois University
Auditorium, Lesar Law Building, 1365 Douglas Dr
Carbondale, IL 62901 United States
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Organizer

SIU Darwin Week
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