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SUMMARY:Darwin Day at Arkansas State University
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Darwin Day series of events will take place at Arkansas State University from Saturday\, Feb. 8\, through Friday\, Feb. 14. \n“Our theme this year is biodiversity and we have several events that focus on biodiversity in Arkansas and around the world\,” said Dr. Drew Sweet\, assistant professor of evolutionary biology. \nAn anthotypes workshop will be held from 2 until 5 p.m.\, Saturday\, Feb. 8\, in partnership with Bradbury Art Museum\, located inside Fowler Center. Registration is required at bradburyartmuseum.org/event/anthotypes. \nAn anthotype is made by using crushed plant material and using the color from the pulp to create a print on physical objects. \nFrom Monday\, Feb. 10\, through Saturday\, Feb. 22\, there will be an exhibit at the A-State Museum\, adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library\, called “The Grandeur of Life: Artistic Depictions of the Natural State.” This exhibit will feature artistic depictions of nature submitted by A-State students\, faculty and staff. \nFrom 4 until 5 p.m. on Wednesday\, Feb. 12\, a panel discussion will be held in the A-State Museum\, room 157. The topic will be “Endless Forms Most Beautiful: Looking at Evolution from Perspectives Within the Sciences and Liberal Arts.” This discussion will focus on variation and change and will feature faculty from different fields. \nA presentation will take place in the A-State Museum auditorium from 5 until 6 p.m. on Thursday\, Feb. 13. This presentation\, “Darwin\, Biodiversity\, Evolution\, Speciation\, Collections\, and Open Data\,” will feature Dr. John Bates\, curator of birds at the Field Museum in Chicago. \n“Bates will talk about the importance of museums and conservation for preserving and understanding biodiversity. He has traveled around the world to learn about biodiversity. The audience can expect an engaging presentation from a world-renowned ornithologist from one of the world’s largest natural history museums\,” Sweet added. \nFrom noon until 1 p.m. on Friday\, Feb. 14\, Bates will present an academic talk in the Arkansas Biosciences Institute regarding his research on biodiversity. \nBAM is located at 201 Olympic Drive\, the A-State Museum is at 320 University Loop West\, and ABI is at 504 University Loop West. \nFor more information about any of the planned events\, one may contact Sweet at asweet@AState.edu 
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-at-arkansas-state-university-2/
LOCATION:Arkansas State University\,  101 North Caraway Road\, Jonesboro\, AR\, 72401\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250213
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day at SDSU
DESCRIPTION:Darwin Day is an international celebration held annually on February 12 that honors the life and legacy of Charles Darwin\, the British naturalist best known for his groundbreaking work on the theory of evolution by natural selection. The day aims to promote scientific thought\, curiosity\, and intellectual courage\, as well as to highlight the importance of science in understanding the natural world and addressing modern challenges. \nThe origins of Darwin Day can be traced back to the late 20th century\, when individual groups and institutions began commemorating Darwin’s contributions to science on his birthday. The idea gained traction in the 1990s\, particularly with the formation of the International Darwin Day Foundation\, which advocated for broader recognition of the day. By the early 2000s\, Darwin Day had become a global phenomenon\, celebrated by schools\, universities\, museums\, and science advocacy organizations through lectures\, exhibitions\, and community events. \nTo celebrate Darwin Day\, SDSU’s Biology Department will host a celebration on campus Wednesday\, February 12. Below is the schedule of evolution-oriented events that will honor this biological legend all day long! \n\nDarwin Day Lecture \nWhat: SDSU’s very own David Archibald\, Professor Emeritus of Evolutionary Biology who has published a plethora of books on Darwin and evolution\, will share his knowledge on Darwin’s impact to the scientific world. \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 12\, 12-1 p.m. \nWhere: Shiley Bioscience Center’s Gold Auditorium \n\nSDSU Biodiversity Museum Open House + Poster Session \nTour the thousands of specimens from around the world which are carefully safeguarded by SDSU researchers right here on campus\, plus learn about research conducted by students in the Evolutionary Biology undergraduate\, graduate and joint doctoral programs. \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 12\, 2-4 p.m. \nWhere: 2nd floor of the Life Sciences South building \n\nPizza Party \nFinish the day with pizza and socializing with other science-interested students\, faculty and staff! \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 12\, 4-5:30 p.m. \nWhere: Mediterranean Garden (weather permitting)\, or else indoors in the Life Sciences South building rooms 269/270 \nFor more information on SDSU’s Darwin Day celebration\, contact Assistant Professor of Biology Arun Sethuraman.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-at-sdsu-2/
LOCATION:San Diego State University\, 5500 Campanile Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92115\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216
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SUMMARY:Darwin Days 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Charles Darwin\nDarwin Days 2025 explores hominins\, whales\, evolution education\, and more!\nFebruary 12th – 15th \nDarwin Day is an annual\, international commemoration of the birthday and ideas of Charles Darwin\, a British naturalist born February 12\, 1809\, and author of the seminal book On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. \nThe first organized Darwin Day events took place in 1995\, and were organized by the Humanist Community of Palo Alto\, California. The years since have seen Darwin Day celebrations around the world increasing annually at a steady rate. \nIn 2006\, the Paleontological Research Institution and its Museum of the Earth\, in collaboration with Cornell University and Ithaca College\, celebrated the first official Darwin Days in Ithaca\, New York\, with a five-day series of panel discussions\, film screenings\, speakers\, and workshops\, aimed at increasing awareness of Darwin’s theory and its relevance today\, in the Ithaca community and beyond. \nJoin us this year from February 12- 15 to celebrate the work of Charles Darwin and the study of evolution. We will explore hominid evolution with John Gurche\, recognize World Whale Day\, and consider perspectives on education since Darwin’s day. \nMost programs for this event this year are offered free of charge\, but please consider contributing to our educational programs so that we can continue to offer resources and information to our community. \n  \n2025 Calendar of Events\nKeynote Lecture with John Gurche at Museum of the Earth \nFacing our relatives: The discovery\, analysis\, and reconstruction of the ancient Harbin cranium\nWednesday\, February 12\, 2025 @ 7:00 pm EST – Museum of the Earth – Pay What You Wish Admission \nCome hear John Gurche talk about the intersection of science and art in bringing to life an Ice Age hominin from northeastern China featured on the cover of the most recent issue of National Geographic. John is a world-renowned paleoartist and PRI’s  artist-in-residence. \nNote: Due to restrictions from National Geographic\, which supports John to do the work he’ll be presenting\, this talk may not be filmed or livestreamed. \nJohn Gurche\, Artist-in-Residence\, Paleontological Research Institution \nDarwin Days Science in the Virtual Pub \nWhat Darwin Can Teach Us about Today’s Students\, and Where Are We on Teaching Today’s Students about Darwin?\nThursday\, February 13\, 2025 @ 7:00 pm EST – Virtual \nDr. Wiles will explore how Darwin struggled with many of the same issues our students do today and how to see the greatness that lies in our students even when they aren’t wowing us at the moment. He’ll also cover some recent developments in evolution education around how we measure evolution acceptance. \nDr. Jason R. Wiles\, Associate Professor of Biology\, Syracuse University \n  \nDarwin Family Day Celebrating World Whale Day at Museum of the Earth\nSaturday\, February 15\, 2025 @ 10:00 am to 4:00 pm EST\nMuseum of the Earth \nFamily Day will celebrate World Whale Day. It will include family activities and feature a talk about the study and conservation of North Atlantic right whales\, the sort of whale that hangs in the Museum of the Earth. \nSchedule of Activities: \n\n\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Family – friendly whale activities in the Borg Warner gallery \n\n\n11:00 am: Featured Talk How do scientists count critically endangered whales? A story of audio\, airplanes\, and AI. Come hear Cornell University whale researchers Marissa Garcia and Irina Tolkova discuss their latest research\, listening to underwater sounds to estimate the population sizes of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. \nMarissa Garcia is a PhD candidate and Irina Tolkova is a postdoctoral researcher at the K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics at Cornell University.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-days-2025/
LOCATION:Paleontological Research Institution\, 1259 Trumansburg Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paleontological Research Institution":MAILTO:marketing@priweb.org
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SUMMARY:Dr. Tyler Starr: Molecular Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and Related Bat Coronaviruse
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 12th for a day of discovery\, discussion\, and\, of course\, birthday cake! \nOur keynote speaker\, Dr. Tyler Starr\, will share insights into the Molecular Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and Related Bat Coronaviruses\, and we’ll also feature research poster displays\, a Q&A session with Dr. Heath Ogden on Reconciling Science and Faith\, and more.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/dr-tyler-starr-molecular-evolution-of-sars-cov-2-and-related-bat-coronaviruse/
LOCATION:Utah Valley University\, 800 W. University Parkway\, Orem\, UT\, 84058\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="UVU College of Science and Health":MAILTO:robbinro@uvu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T203000
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the work of Charles Darwin on his birthday with top-notch British food in downtown Huntsville. We can chat about how far Evolutionary Science has come since its inception.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-dinner-4/
LOCATION:Poppy and Parliament\, 117 North Side Square\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="North AL Freethought Association":MAILTO:cathypmiller@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T190000
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Lecture: Twists and Turns in Teaching Evolution over the Years (Grand Rapids)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Darwin Day lecture. This years talk is titled “Twists and Turns in Teaching Evolution over the Years” by Glenn Branch\, Deputy Director\, National Center for Science Education. \n\nControversies over the teaching of evolution in the public schools have rocked the nation over the past century. Evolution’s foes have consistently used the same arguments\, but their ambitions have shifted\, from banning the teaching of evolution through balancing it with a supposed alternative to blunting it by misrepresenting evolution as scientifically controversial. In his talk\, Glenn Branch of the National Center for Science Education will discuss the causes\, history\, and consequences of these controversies\, with a special emphasis on events in Michigan. \nGlenn Branch is deputy director of the National Center for Science Education\, a nonprofit organization that defends the integrity of American science education against ideological interference. He is the author of numerous articles on evolution education and climate education\, and the co-editor\, with Eugenie C. Scott\, of Not in Our Classrooms: Why Intelligent Design is Wrong for Our Schools (2006). He received the Evolution Education Award for 2020 from the National Association of Biology Teachers. \n \n\n\nEvent Location\nCalkins Science Center\, Grand Rapids Community College\n226 Bostwick Ave. NE Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 \nJoin us at Graydon’s Crossing after the event!\n1223 Plainfield Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49505 \nParking Information\nMeter parking is free after 6:00pm. \nPublic Parking in Campus Ramps: first 30 minutes free | $2.00 per half hour | Evening/Weekend max $6.00. \nGeneral Event Parking on Campus: $3.50 for events less than 3 hours | $6.00 for events lasting more than 3 hours. \n_______ \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives.\nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated. \nCost: FREE / Suggested Donation $5. Donations to Michigan Humanists can be made at www.michiganhumanists.org/donate
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-lecture-twists-and-turns-in-teaching-evolution-over-the-years-grand-rapids/
LOCATION:Calkins Science Center – Grand Rapids Community College\, 226 Bostwick Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Humanists":MAILTO:info@michiganhumanists.org
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Lecture: Darwin and the Art of Botany
DESCRIPTION:With Jim Costa\, Executive Director\, Highlands Biological Station \nDate: Wednesday\, February 12\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET; followed by a reception sponsored by the Carolina Biodiversity Collaborative\nLocation: Hybrid – Virtual and In-person attendance options\nFee: Free; preregistration required \nJoin Highlands Biological Station executive director Dr. Jim Costa for an illustrated exploration of Darwin’s impact on the world of botany\, through the lens of beautiful botanical art. \nCharles Darwin is best known for his work on the evolution of animals\, but in fact a large part of his contribution to the natural sciences is focused on plants. His observations are crucial to our modern understanding of so much about plant biology\, from the amazing pollination process of orchids to plant carnivory to the way that vines climb. Darwin scholar Jim Costa teamed up with botanical artist Bobbi Angell to explore Darwin’s fascination with the plant world in their new book Darwin and the Art of Botany: Observations on the Curious World of Plants. \nA celebration of Darwin’s often overlooked botanical interests\, the book spotlights 45 fascinating plants studied by Darwin\, each illustrated with beautiful botanical art selected from the Library at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation. Join us for this talk and come away with a new appreciation of Darwin’s creative botanical investigations\, the plants he studied\, and the ways in which he helped shape our understanding of the world around us.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-lecture-darwin-and-the-art-of-botany/
LOCATION:North Carolina Botanical Garden\, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27517\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250212T210000
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day - Evolution und Medizin
DESCRIPTION:Anlässlich des Darwin Day 2025 und auch als Test für eine Humanistische Akademie findet heute ein Vortrag über Charles Darwin an der Siegmund Freud Universität statt. \nDer Humanistische Verband Österreich veranstaltet den Abend gemeinsam mit der giordano bruno stiftung Österreich und der Gesellschaft für kritisches Denken (skeptiker.at) und lädt herzlich ein. \n12. Februar 2025\n19-21 Uhr\nSaal 116\, 1. Stock\nFreudplatz 3 (nicht 1!)\n1020 Wien \nDer Vortragende ist unser Beiratsmitglied Prof. Dr. Erich Eder.\nAm 19. März ist er bei den Skeptikern zu Gast: \nKrone der Schöpfung – Irrtümer über Evolution (Skeptics in the Pub)
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-evolution-und-medizin/
LOCATION:Siegmund Freud Universität\, Freudplatz 3\, Wien\, 1020\, Austria
ORGANIZER;CN="Humanistischer%C2%A0Verband%C2%A0%C3%96sterreich":MAILTO:darwin@humanisten.at
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T210000
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SUMMARY:A View from the Trenches: Church-State Issues 20 Years After Kitzmiller v. Dover Area S.D.
DESCRIPTION:Rob Boston\, Senior Advisor\, Americans United for Separation of Church and State\, speaks in the 16th Annual Forum on Science and Religion\, coinciding with International Darwin Day celebrations. Free and open to the public. \n 
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/a-view-from-the-trenches-church-state-issues-20-years-after-kitzmiller-v-dover-area-s-d/
LOCATION:Old Main Chapel\, Shippensburg\, PA\, 17257\, United States
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