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SUMMARY:2015 Darwin Week in Charleston
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to attend our 15th annual celebration of Darwin Week!
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/2015-darwin-week-in-charleston/
LOCATION:College of Charleston\, 66 George St\, Charleston\, SC\, 29424\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Robert T. Dillon%2C Jr.":MAILTO:DillonR@cofc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150209T075000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150213T160000
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SUMMARY:Darwin Festival
DESCRIPTION:36th annual week-long series of videos and lectures involving evolution – – free and open to the public
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-festival/
LOCATION:Salem State University\, 352 Lafayette Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Biology Department":MAILTO:ayoung@salemstate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150209T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150213T130000
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CREATED:20150121T233408Z
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SUMMARY:Jacksonville University Darwin Week
DESCRIPTION:A week long event sponsored by Jacksonville University’s Department of Biology & Marine Science and the College of Arts & Sciences focusing on the work of Charles Darwin and the importance of evolution and reason in modern society.   \nMonday Feb. 9th:\n12:00 – 1:00 Reid Auditorium: Dr. Bill Robertson – Darwin the Person\nCome hear about Darwin the scientist and Darwin the man.\nLunch not provided – Brown bag \nTuesday Feb. 10th:\n7:30 PM Northstar Pizza (119 East Bay Street Jacksonville\, Florida 32202): Philosophy Slam\nDr. Julie Ingersoll\, Associate Professor of Religion at UNF “Does Evolution Discredit Religion?” \nWednesday Feb. 11th:\n12:00 – 1:00 Riverhouse: “Darwin among the Poets” Literary Readings of Evolution – sponsored by the English & Humanities Dept. (Joana Owens & Sarah Parker moderators)\nLunch not provided – Brown bag \nThursday Feb. 12th Darwin’s Birthday!!!!!!\n12:30 – 1:30 Reid Auditorium SELS Speaker – Rebecca Kimball UF\, “Avian Evolution in the Era of Big Data” 	http://people.biology.ufl.edu/rkimball/Home.html\nTalk Abstract: Birds are among the most well-studied organisms. However\, understanding the evolution of different clades of birds has been problematic. While some authors have suggested that phylogenetic relationships among orders might not be resolved\, recent large-scale and whole genome studies have shown an ability to resolve these relationships. With the backbone of the avian tree of life elucidated\, an effort to build the entire avian tree of life using molecular sequence data is underway. Such studies are showing that previously accepted relationships within genera and families are often incorrect\, but new data is allowing these problems to be resolved. This will allow us to begin rigorously exploring the factors leading to the diversity of birds we see today.\nPizza Lunch provided\nCake for Darwin’s Birthday \n5:00 -7:00 Riverhouse Paper discussion: “Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution”\nStudents\, Faculty and staff are invited to read this classic paper and come to a discussion session.\n**All those that participate will be entered in a Raffle for a Darwin Prize!!!!!!**\nThe article and questions for journal discussion will be emailed to students. \nFriday Feb.13th\n12:00 – 1:00 Reid Auditorium: Evolution Music & Talent Show\nKim Beasley and students will perform Darwin/Evolution inspired music\, followed by an evolution talent show open to all JU students/faculty/staff.  Judged by the audience and prizes!!! (Darwin bobblehead 1st prize\, Darwin fish 2nd prize).  Students who want to enter the talent show should contact Dr. Vanderhoff.\nLunch not provided – Brown Bag \nFor more information on any of the events please contact Dr. Vanderhoff nvander4@ju.edu
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/jacksonville-university-darwin-week/
LOCATION:Jacksonville University\, 2800 University Blvd. N\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32211\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jacksonville University":MAILTO:nvander4@ju.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150213
DTSTAMP:20260404T023434
CREATED:20150127T040727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180303T063605Z
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SUMMARY:SIU Darwin Week
DESCRIPTION:We have several activities to celebrate Darwin Day at Southern Illinois University\, Carbondale. All events are free and open to the public! \nFeb. 10 Mini Symposium\, French Auditorium Lindegren 133\, 7pm \nFeb. 11 Reception for Photo and Art Contest\, SIU Student Center Art Alley\, 5:30pm \nFeb. 12 Public Lectures by guest speaker Brian Switek \n‘Reaching out writing science’\, Guyon Auditorium\, Morris Library\, noon \n‘Darwin fossils: Evolutionary Tales from deep time’\, Lesar Law Auditorium\, 7:30pm
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/siu-darwin-week-2/
LOCATION:Southern Illinois University\, 1263 Lincoln Drive\, Carbondale\, IL\, 62901\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150213
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CREATED:20150130T004920Z
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UID:788-1423526400-1423785599@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:SIU Darwin Week
DESCRIPTION:We have several activities to celebrate Darwin Day at Southern Illinois University\, Carbondale. All events are free and open to the public! \nFeb. 10 Mini Symposium\, French Auditorium Lindegren 133\, 7pm \nFeb. 11 Reception for Photo and Art Contest\, SIU Student Center Art Alley\, 5:30pm \nFeb. 12 Public Lectures by guest speaker Brian Switek \n‘Reaching out writing science’\, Guyon Auditorium\, Morris Library\, noon \n‘Darwin fossils: Evolutionary Tales from deep time’\, Lesar Law Auditorium\, 7:30pm
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/siu-darwin-week/
LOCATION:Southern Illinois University\, 1263 Lincoln Drive\, Carbondale\, IL\, 62901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023434
CREATED:20150117T084452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150117T084452Z
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SUMMARY:International Darwin Day in Taichung - 國際達爾文節
DESCRIPTION:It is the vision of International Darwin Day to “reflect and act on the principles of intellectual bravery\, perpetual curiosity\, scientific thinking\, and hunger for truth as embodied in Charles Darwin.” In honor of these principles and in celebration with groups around the world\, Taichung Skeptics in the Pub and Taichung Atheists\, Freethinkers\, and Humanists invites you to join us as we observe International Darwin Day at the National Museum of Natural Science. \nAll are welcome on what we hope will be a day of conscious consideration on the ways scientific thought\, curiosity\, and intellectual bravery have been and continue to be a source for the betterment and inspiration of human kind. \nDarwin Day officially falls on the birthday of the scientist himself\, February 12th\, but to encourage more people to take part\, we will observe on Wednesday\, February 11 to take advantage of the Museum’s free admission before 10 am on Wednesdays policy. We believe cost shouldn’t keep anyone from celebrating this great day. If you can’t make it on the 11th\, or have children you would like to take to the museum who have school during our event\, we encourage you to visit the museum any day that week and celebrate Darwin Day on your own or in small groups.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/international-darwin-day-in-taichung-%e5%9c%8b%e9%9a%9b%e9%81%94%e7%88%be%e6%96%87%e7%af%80/
LOCATION:National Museum of Natural Science\, No. 1 Guang Qian Rd.\, Taichung\, 407\, Taiwan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taichung Skeptics in the Pub":MAILTO:wkaardal@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150212T120500
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CREATED:20150130T005604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T005604Z
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SUMMARY:24-Hour Reading of Origin of Species
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, The Department of Biology at John Carroll University celebrates Charles Darwin’s Birthday with a 24-hour reading of “The Origin Of Species” and party.  Each participant reads at least 22 pages in 30 minutes.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/24-hour-reading-of-origin-of-species/
LOCATION:Dolan Science Center Department of Biology\, 1 John Carroll Blvd\, University Heights\, OH\, 44118\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Christopher Sheil":MAILTO:csheil@jcu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T150000
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CREATED:20150203T051130Z
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SUMMARY:SSA Darwin Day
DESCRIPTION:Darwin Day is an international celebration of human achievement and scientific inquiry.  Held on or around Charles Darwin’s birthday\,February 12\, people gather to pay tribute to him\, to learn more about evolution\, and to marvel at the natural world he so vividly described and explained. \nAt a time when anti-science groups are elevating their attacks on Darwin and the Theory of Evolution\, it is important that we recognize his significant contributions to our understanding of the human species and the nature of life. \nWe stand up with scientists and science teachers around the world to celebrate the relevance and integrity of Darwin’s Great Idea: “…from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been\, and are being\, evolved.” \nThis year Florida State’s Secular Student Alliance will be hosting a Darwin Day celebration on Wednesday\, February 11th!
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/ssa-darwin-day/
LOCATION:Florida State University Oglesby Union\, 75 N. Woodward Ave.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32313\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Secular Student Alliance at FSU":MAILTO:ssafloridastate@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T190000
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CREATED:20150201T000815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150201T000815Z
UID:836-1423675800-1423681200@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:SIUC Darwin Week - Photo/Art Contest Reception
DESCRIPTION:Get your art submitted for the SIUC Darwin Week 2015 Photo/Art Contest and come to the awards reception for evolution-inspired art and free snacks!
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/siuc-darwin-week-photoart-contest-reception/
LOCATION:SIUC Student Center\, 2nd Floor “Art Alley”\, Southern Illinois University\, Carbondale\, IL\, 62901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T180000
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CREATED:20150205T001447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T001447Z
UID:931-1423677600-1423677600@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:Darwin Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:In-class movie and discussion
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-celebration-2/
LOCATION:College of DuPage\, 500 North Kuhn Road\, Carol Stream\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory S. Yarnik":MAILTO:yarnik@cod.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T200000
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CREATED:20150207T081709Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin's Birthday Bash: Evolution Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Why do Birds of Paradise look so extravagant? How did porcupines get their quills? Where did Darwin get his ideas? These questions and more will be investigated as we focus in on the backbone of modern biology: evolution!  \nThis event will feature specimens from the Slater Museum collections\, special guests from the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium\, a children’s activities\, hands-on learning\, dissection demonstrations\, guest experts\, and a ceramics showing by local Tacoma artist Claudia Riedener. Birthday cake will be provided!  \nThis is a free\, family-friendly\, drop-in event! \nJoin us February 11th\, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the University of Puget Sound Campus (located at 1500 N Warner St\, Tacoma\, WA 98416) in Thompson Hall room 295.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwins-birthday-bash-evolution-night-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Slater Museum of Natural History\, 1500 N Warner St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98416-1088\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Krauszer":MAILTO:slatermuseum@pugetsound.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T203000
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CREATED:20150126T074415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150126T074415Z
UID:637-1423679400-1423686600@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:Darwin Birthday Dinner
DESCRIPTION:A social gathering for all who want to celebrate the birth of Charles Darwin!
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-birthday-dinner/
LOCATION:Los Galapagos Restaurant\, 378 S. Greener Ave. \, Columbus\, OH\, 43085\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Humanist Community of Central Ohio":MAILTO:Coordinator@hcco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T203000
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CREATED:20150203T045314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150203T050609Z
UID:885-1423681200-1423686600@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:Darwin Day Lecture: Nanotechnology - Size Matters with Thomas Deits\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:Nanotechnology\, as many of us know\, means the study of matter at the scale of the nanometer – a billionth of a meter. But why is a simple length measurement the basis for an entire scientific discipline? After all\, we don’t have a discipline called ‘millimetertechnology.’ The reason that unlike the constancy of the properties of matter that we understand intuitively in our daily lives (a ton of gold or an ounce of gold is still gold\, right?)\, when gold (or other matter) is reduced to nanometer-sized particles\, its properties can change radically. \nTo illustrate one of the new properties that has emerged from the study of matter at the nanometer scale\, we will delve more deeply into the extremely useful and really quite entertaining property of superhydrophobicity. This is a new property of matter that emerges only at the nanometer scale but is easily observed in our daily lives\, if you know where to look. We will examine the origins of the scientific study of this phenomenon in the plant world and move on to the subsequent development of applications that are already beginning to impact our daily lives. We will even speculate about the role of superhydrohobicity in Buddhist philosophy. We will manufacture one of these surfaces on the tabletop and everyone will have the opportunity to play with a variety of superhydrophobic materials. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Thomas Deits has a broad background in sciences from chemical process technology to bionanotechnology\, and is committed to encouraging students to pursue careers in STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics). As “Dr. Nano” he makes engaging presentations about the new field of nanotechnology to help inspire students to consider STEM careers. He established NanoDay at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing\, Michigan and is presently serving as Project Director for a new initiative in STEM education called Innovation 5. \nDr. Deits received his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and history from the University of California\, San Diego and his Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry at the University of Washington. He has served as Director of Molecular Biology at MBI International and as Chairperson of the Science Department at Lansing Community College. He is presently an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Michigan State University and also serves as a Mentor for the National Science Foundation Mentor-Connect project. He is also active in the formation of the new Institute for Advanced Composite Manufacturing Innovation\, a $259 MM project in which MSU is one of the four lead institutions. \nMeetings are open to the Public. After the meeting\, join us at Vitale’s Restaurant\, 834 Leonard NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI to socialize.\nCost: FREE / Suggested Donation $5. Ways to Support CFI & Donate Online
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-lecture-nanotechnology-size-matters-with-thomas-deits-phd/
LOCATION:Women’s City Club\, 254 Fulton St. E\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Inquiry%E2%80%93Michigan":MAILTO:michigan@centerforinquiry.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T210000
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CREATED:20150124T010827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150124T010827Z
UID:541-1423681200-1423688400@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:Bar de Ciències/ Science's Bar
DESCRIPTION:Public debat on epidemics\, pandemics and contagies with Fernando González Candelas (professor of Genetics\, molecular epidemiologist) and Reis Juan (journalist)
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/bar-de-ciencies-sciences-bar/
LOCATION:Octubre CCC\, Sant Ferran 12\, Valencia\, Valencia\, 46001\, Spain
ORGANIZER;CN="Espai Ci%C3%A8ncia/IEC/UVEG":MAILTO:cdciencia@valencia.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T210000
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CREATED:20150114T051822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150114T051822Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Dramatist aka Charles Darwin
DESCRIPTION:Who: Humanists of West Suburban Chicagoland (HWSC)\nWhen: Feb. 11\, 2014 at 7:30 (preceded with a 6:30 potluck)\nWhere: DuPage Unitarian Church\, 1828 Old Naperville Rd.\, Naperville IL 60563\nTopic: Darwin Day Celebration\nSpeaker: R.J. Lindsey\, historical dramatist aka Charles Darwin \nOur February meeting always entails a celebration of Darwin Day. This year we will be in the capable hands of historical dramatist R.J. Lindsey who through extensive research\, meticulous attention to detail and the use of documented speeches\, letters and anecdotes\, brings forth a vivid living impersonation. A theatrical professional\, Lindsey has appeared on television in “She Stood Alone\,” “Fatal Judgment” and “Will.” Stage roles were in “Harvey\,” “Measure for Measure\,” “A Thousand Clowns\,” and “The Crucible.” Lindsey earned a Masters degree from Illinois State University and is a member of Actor’s Equity\, the Screen Actor’s Guild\, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. The meeting will be preceded with a potluck\, always a winner with HWSC.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/historical-dramatist-aka-charles-darwin/
LOCATION:Humanist meeting\, 1828 Old Naperville Rd.\, Naeprville \, IL\, 60563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Stgaas":MAILTO:beth@staas.com
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