Dia Internacional de Darwin 2015: Celebrando a teoria da evolução e seu papel no mundo moderno

Centro de Convenções UENF Av. Alberto Lamego 2000, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil

Este evento tem como propósito celebrar o dia internacional de Darwin, proposto como data relevante desde o bicentenário do naturalista Charles Darwin, proponente da teoria da evolução por seleção natural e um dos pensadores mais influentes da história. A data procura inspirar pessoas por todo o mundo a refletir e agir segundo princípios da razão … Continued

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Wallace and Darwin: Inspiration, Legacy, and the Origins of Evolutionary Theory A Conversation Between James T. Costa and Daniel Duzdevich

Columbia University, Jerome Greene Hall, Room 103 435 W. 116th St., New York, NY, United States

Charles Darwin was far from the first to suggest that species change with time. And he was not the only one to propose natural selection as the mechanism of species change. Alfred Russel Wallace, Darwin's sometime rival, friend, and colleague, had the same idea during a feverish fit while on an expedition to southeast Asia. … Continued

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Darwin, Anthropology and Human Ethology. Lecture of Prof. Dr. Wulf SCHIEFENHÖVEL @ Science Cafe Eureka!

NII KUDA art-club 12a, Tereshkova str., Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk region, Russian Federation

«Darwin's third book "The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals" (1872) is revolutionary in many ways. He uses a phylogenetic, cross-species approach to elucidate the similarity between animals and humans. Only in recent years, authors like William McGrew and Frans de Waal have, in their work on non-human primates, done the same. For a … Continued

SIU Darwin Week

Southern Illinois University 1263 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, United States

We have several activities to celebrate Darwin Day at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. All events are free and open to the public! Feb. 10 Mini Symposium, French Auditorium Lindegren 133, 7pm Feb. 11 Reception for Photo and Art Contest, SIU Student Center Art Alley, 5:30pm Feb. 12 Public Lectures by guest speaker Brian Switek 'Reaching out … Continued

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SIU Darwin Week

Southern Illinois University 1263 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, United States

We have several activities to celebrate Darwin Day at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. All events are free and open to the public! Feb. 10 Mini Symposium, French Auditorium Lindegren 133, 7pm Feb. 11 Reception for Photo and Art Contest, SIU Student Center Art Alley, 5:30pm Feb. 12 Public Lectures by guest speaker Brian Switek ‘Reaching … Continued

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FestEVOLVE at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum

Beaty Biodiversity Museum 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Celebrating the Evolution of Life February 10-15, 2015 Included with museum admission or membership Did you know mushrooms are more related to animals than plants? The tree of life is filled with intriguing connections and links, thanks to natural selection. Diversity on the planet is guided by the principles of natural selection and evolution, made … Continued

Darwin Day BBQ and Lecture – Melbourne

Unitarian Hall 110 Grey Street, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

You are warmly invited to join us for a Darwin Day BBQ (& optional public lecture) to be held at the Unitarian Hall in East Melbourne. BYO food and drink - there will be some plates, cups and cutlery available as well as BBQ's to cook food. There is a public lecture at 8pm for … Continued

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Fourth Annual Darwin Day Dinner

Northwest Grill 5115 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

Fourth Annual Darwin Day Dinner sponsored by the Humanist Society of Gainesville and the Humanist Circle of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville will take place at the Northwest Grill, 39th Avenue and 53rd Street, Gainesville, on Tuesday February 10th at 6:30pm. Join us for good food and conversation as we celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday.

SIUC Darwin Week 2015 – All Student Symposium

French Auditorium, Lindegren 133 Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, United States

Guest speakers from the Southern Illinois University graduate and undergraduate student community present their research, with a panel discussion to follow

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International Darwin Day in Taichung – 國際達爾文節

National Museum of Natural Science No. 1 Guang Qian Rd., Taichung, Taiwan

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 … Continued

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24-Hour Reading of Origin of Species

Dolan Science Center Department of Biology 1 John Carroll Blvd, University Heights, OH, United States

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.

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SSA Darwin Day

Florida State University Oglesby Union 75 N. Woodward Ave., Tallahassee, FL, United States

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. At a time when anti-science groups are elevating their attacks … Continued

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SIUC Darwin Week – Photo/Art Contest Reception

SIUC Student Center, 2nd Floor "Art Alley" Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, United States

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!

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Darwin Day Celebration

College of DuPage 500 North Kuhn Road, Carol Stream, IL, United States

In-class movie and discussion

Darwin’s Birthday Bash: Evolution Night at the Museum

Slater Museum of Natural History 1500 N Warner St, Tacoma, WA, United States

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! This event will feature specimens from the Slater Museum collections, special guests from the Point Defiance Zoo … Continued

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Darwin Birthday Dinner

Los Galapagos Restaurant 378 S. Greener Ave. , Columbus, OH, United States

A social gathering for all who want to celebrate the birth of Charles Darwin!

Darwin Day Lecture: Nanotechnology – Size Matters with Thomas Deits, PhD

Women's City Club 254 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

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 … Continued

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Bar de Ciències/ Science’s Bar

Octubre CCC Sant Ferran 12, Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Public debat on epidemics, pandemics and contagies with Fernando González Candelas (professor of Genetics, molecular epidemiologist) and Reis Juan (journalist)

Historical Dramatist aka Charles Darwin

Humanist meeting 1828 Old Naperville Rd., Naeprville , IL, United States

Who: Humanists of West Suburban Chicagoland (HWSC) When: Feb. 11, 2014 at 7:30 (preceded with a 6:30 potluck) Where: DuPage Unitarian Church, 1828 Old Naperville Rd., Naperville IL 60563 Topic: Darwin Day Celebration Speaker: R.J. Lindsey, historical dramatist aka Charles Darwin Our February meeting always entails a celebration of Darwin Day. This year we will … Continued

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Darwin Day 2015 in Bodø @University of Nordland

University of Nordland Universitetsalleen 11, Bodø, Norway

Let's celebrate the most influential biologist ever on his birthday, the 12 February! The birthday party is for students, staff and all biology-interested people at Universitetet i Nordland. As a proper birthday party, we serve cake. In addition exciting and interesting lectures on Darwin's work. Two lectures will be held to honour Darwin: 1215-1300: "Sexual … Continued

Darwin Day at NDSU

Century Theater 1401 Administration Ave., Fargo, ND, United States

Celebrate Darwins birthday and Science at NDSU with cake, presentations and a life size Darwin

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Darwin Day in the Black Forest!

Gengenbach City Hall Rathaus, Gengenbach, Germany

In true Black Forest fashion, come celebrate Darwin Day during Carnival dressed as your favorite pinnacle of evolution, whether that's a unique animal, an ancient ancestor, or a modern character enjoying the festivities. A professional gymnastics show will be a highlight at 19:59 at Kinzigtalhalle Gengenbach. More information may be found at www.tv-gengenbach.de. Please call … Continued

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Darwin Day of The Inverted Fable of Reality

Unnamed Venue Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden

The Inverted Fable of Reality is a blog mainly in Swedish devoted to ethical fitnessism, which is a Darwinian ethic. We're based in Stockholm and we'll be having a private celebration. On the occasion we'll publish a homage to Darwinism.

Breakfast Seminar on Critical Thought

Datteria til Hagen Grønland 10, Oslo, Norway

To honour Darwin, The Norwegian Humanist Society will be hosting a seminar on Critical thought. There will be served a free breakfast, and we hope for a rewarding debate on the subject of religion and critical though.

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Darwin’s Birthday Party

GFHS 3002 Centennial Rd., Santa Ana, CA, United States

Party and Celebration of Rational Thought and the most Powerful Scientific Idea in Biology

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Eco-Arts Exhibition

Palácio de Cristal e Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett Rua de D. Manuel II, Porto, Portugal

An exhibition of crafts by primary to university school students from Porto.

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Giornata della Scienza e delle scoperte tecnologiche

Gli studenti di 4^ e 5^ Primaria dell' Istituto Comprensivo di Ivrea 2 realizzano dei lavori dedicati alle scoperte e alla conoscenza del mondo scientifico. I materiali saranno pubblicati sul sito della scuola.

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ESPECIAL “DIA DE DARWIN” – Leitura livre do livro “Henriqueta, a tartaruga de Darwin”.

Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra Largo Marquês de Pombal, Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

Charles Darwin nasceu a 12 de Fevereiro de 1809, uma data que é assinalada mundialmente através de várias atividades sobre a sua vida e obra maior - a teoria da evolução por seleção natural. Um dos momentos decisivos da sua vida foi a viagem a bordo do navio Beagle e a estadia nas ilhas Galápagos, … Continued

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The Secular Student Alliance at UC Irvine Celebrates Darwin Day!

University of California, Irvine -- Ring Road Social Science Ring Road Space 102, Irvine, CA, United States

The SSA @ UCI student organization is celebrating Darwin Day with cake and t-shirts and lots of other fun stuff! Come and check out our table on UCI's campus.

Darwin Day 2015: Islands and Isolation

UW-Madison Discovery Building, Madison, WI, United States

Hosted by the J.F. Crow Institute for the Study of Evolution at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

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Darwin Day 2015 Tyler Texas

See web site for multiple venues Tyler, TX, United States

The University of Texas at Tyler and Tyler Junior College are pleased to announce the 2015 Darwin Day celebration for Tyler, Texas. Events will be held on February 7th, 12, and 13th 2015. Similar events are held worldwide on or near the birthday of evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin, and seek to recognize the benefits of … Continued

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Darwin Day 2015

Indian INstitute of Science Education and Research Mohali Sector 81 SAS Nagar Knowledge City, Mohali, Punjab, India

Events Include PnV Club presents a. Wildlife Photography Exhibition b. Paintings of a lifetime ( Prof. T. R. Rao’s works ) 2) Arts Club presents Doodle and cartoon 3) Pictionary Challenge 4) IMQC presents The Voyage of the Beagle (Quiz) 5) Public Lecture 6) Student Talks 7) Essay Writing 8) Documentary Screening 9) Great Backyard … Continued

Darwin Day 2015: Mendel, Darwin and the changing views on genetics

Vilhems Bjerknes' hus, UiO, Blindern Moltke Moes vei 35, Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Open science and history lectures: World leading experts and researchers will tell you about Gregor Mendel, new thoughts on Mendel vs. Darwin, the secret of life - and more.

Darwin Day 2015 Tyler, Texas

This year's Darwin Day celebration features three main events: a keynote address, evolutionary themed video screenings, and a teacher development workshop. The keynote speaker for this year's Darwin Day is Dr. Massimo Pigliucci, K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. In addition to his distinguished research career in evolutionary biology, … Continued

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Carve in Darwin

Department of Genetics SM Burhanuddin Hall, University of Karachi , Karachi 75270, Sindh, Pakistan

A group discussion on the impact and challenges of Darwinism on the social values and ideologies. Graduate students and faculty participate in the discussion.

University of Pittsburgh – Secular Student Alliance – “My Brother the Ape” Interactive Display

University of Pittsburgh Posvar Hall, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Here at Pitt we are setting up a table and interactive display at a main thoroughfare on campus. A stand-up display of a cartoon ape with the face cut out will be available for people to take photos with. We're hoping to add some whimsy to the day and get some social media PR for … Continued

Darwin Day

Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF "Calanchi di Atri" piazza Duchi Acquaviva , Atri , Abruzzo, Italy

In occasione dell'anniversario della morte del grande scienziato Charles Darwin anche la Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF "Calanchi di Atri" lo celebra attraverso attività scientifiche dedicate a grandi e piccini. Si inizia la mattina del 12 febbraio alle ore 11.00, con l'istallazione dei nidi per cince presso il giardino della Villa Comunale con le scuole … Continued

Darwin Day

Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF "Calanchi di Atri" piazza Duchi Acquaviva , Atri , Abruzzo, Italy

In occasione dell'anniversario della morte del grande scienziato Charles Darwin anche la Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF "Calanchi di Atri" lo celebra attraverso attività scientifiche dedicate a grandi e piccini. Si inizia la mattina del 12 febbraio alle ore 11.00, con l'istallazione dei nidi per cince presso il giardino della Villa Comunale con le scuole … Continued

Dia de Darwin

University of Puerto Rico Bayamon # 170 Carretera 174, Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Estudiantes realizaran demostraciones sobre el trabajo y vida de Charles Darwin.

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Darwin Day in the Center of Cuba

Universidad Central de las VIllas Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

Celebrating the International Darwin Day, Biology students and the Botanical Garden’ s staff of the Central University of Las Villas will present a video about the evolution process and some of the Darwin’ s books simultaneously. Around the midday, actions will occur in the Central Library, in the specialized classroom of the Botanical Garden, in … Continued

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Natural selection and conservation

Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett

Hands-on activity about natural selection and how it impacts species conservation.

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SIU Darwin Week – Public Lecture

John C. Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, United States

Endless Tales Most Beautiful - A Crash Course in Science Storytelling, a free lunchtime public lecture presented by author, blogger and amateur paleontologist Brian Switek. Come for the talk, stay for the refreshments afterwards!

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On the origin of multicellularity

Sala Charles Darwin Aulari Interfacultatiu, Campus de Burjassot (Universitat de València), Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés, Burjassot, Spain

Lecture by Iñaki Ruiz-Trillo (ICREA, Institut de Biologia Evolutiva, CSIC-UPF, Barcelona)

Arizona Capitol Celebrates Darwin’s Birthday

Arizona House of Representatives 1700 West Washington, Phoenix

Join scientists, students, teachers, and science enthusiasts at the Arizona State Capitol for Darwin's Birthday! We'll gather outside the Arizona House of Representatives between 12:45pm-1:15, then join the gallery of the legislature for the opening of the day's session at 1:30pm. Members of the Arizona House of Representatives will recognize Charles Darwin's birthday, and introduce Darwin Day … Continued

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Conference “The War of the Sexes”

Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett Rua de Entre-Quintas, 328, Porto, Portugal

A seminar focused on sexual selection, by CIBIO-INBIO researcher Nuno Monteiro.

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ESPECIAL “DIA DE DARWIN” – SEMINÁRIO “A arquitetura segundo Charles Darwin”

Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra Largo Marquês de Pombal, Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

A arquitetura é uma atividade humana milenar, construída com base em conceitos que se mantêm inalterados por décadas ou mesmo séculos. No entanto, os investigadores contemporâneos deste campo do saber têm encontrado em Darwin inspirações inéditas. A programação das formas permite a criação de um código mutável com o qual se podem gerar uma infinidade … Continued

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UAB Darwin Day Celebration

McWane Science Center 200 19th Steet N, Birmingham, AL, United States

Third Annual Darwin Day Celebration In honor of Charles Darwin’s birthday, the Department of Biology at UAB will be hosting its 3rd annual Darwin Day. This event aims to celebrate scientific research with an emphasis on (but not limited to) evolutionary biology. Darwin Day will be held on Thursday & Friday, February 12 & 13. … Continued

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Celebrate Darwin Day!

Vermillion City Hall 25 Center St., Vermillion, SD, United States

This celebration will include a presentation about Charles Darwin and Galapagos tortoises. The presentation will be followed by a birthday party including cake and party games with Darwin & Galapagos themes

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USF Darwin Day

USF CWY 107 4202 E Fowler Ave CWY 107, Tampa, FL, United States

In celebration of Darwin's contributions, our multi-disciplinary group has hosted outside speakers and workshops to increase understand and awareness of the theory of evolution. This year, we are happy to host Dr. Evelyn Fox Keller who will present a seminar on "From Gene Action to Reactive Genomes: Implications for Evolution" on 2/12 at 3:30 in … Continued

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Speed dating with evolutionary biologists

Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett Rua de Entre-Quintas, 328, Porto, Portugal

Relaxed conservations with CIBIO-InBIO researchers, in which one can get to know more about the work of those who strive to understand evolution.

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Humanists of North Central Florida Darwin Day Science Fair & Member Potluck

National Guard Armory 900 Southwest 20th Street, Ocala, FL, United States

Members are participating as judges in the local school district science fair followed by celebrating Darwin Day with a potluck. Darwin Day Service Event — February 12, 2015 Humanists of North Central Florida are volunteering to judge student projects in the Big Springs Regional Science Fair National Guard Armory in Ocala. Project areas include natural and social sciences, medicine and … Continued

HCCO Bleed and Feed

Carriage Place Donor Center 4820 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH, United States

It's time to give of yourself! Donate blood, and then replenish yourself by going out to dinner with fellow donors and freethinkers. Schedule your appointment at the Carriage Place Donor Center anytime from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. We move from the donor center to our dinner location about 6:45pm. If you cannot donate, come and cheer … Continued

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Darwin day celebration at The American college, Maudrai, Tamilnadu

Bake a Cake for Darwin Contest at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum

Beaty Biodiversity Museum 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Bake and decorate a cake in an evolution or ecology theme to celebrate Charles Darwin’s birthday, and impress scientists from the past and present. FREE and open to all competitors and spectators. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded. Bring a plate and fork. See our Flickr page for inspirations from past contests. This year … Continued

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February 12, 2015 Proclaimed as ‘Charles Darwin Day’ By Delaware Governor Jack Markell

Courtyard Newark - University of Delaware 400 David Hollowell Drive, Newark, DE, United States

The Delaware Atheist Meetup has graciously been presented with a proclamation from the Governor of Delaware, the Honorable Jack Markell, which proclaims February 12th, 2015, to be "Charles Darwin Day" in the State of Delaware for all of his achievements in the field of science. All are invited to join us at the Courtyard Marriott … Continued

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The Evolution and Art Interface

SUNY New Paltz 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY, United States

Why do we create and appreciate art? What are the ultimate evolutionary roots of aesthetics and creativity in humans? On Darwin's 206th Birthday, come join us at SUNY New Paltz to better understand the nature of the artistic primate. FEATURING a keynote address by: Author of "Feeling Beauty," Gabrielle Starr (Dean of Arts and Sciences … Continued

Darwin Day Dinner

Denny's 2894 South Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI 54304, 2894 South Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI 54304, United States

Green Bay Wisconsin Darwin Day Dinner

Darwin Day at Portland State University with Dr. Jim Baichtal of Tongass National Forest!

Portland State University, Smith Memorial Union Room 355 1825 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

Dr. Jim Baichtal, lead geologist for the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, has conducted a variety of biological field research from ancient invertebrate assemblages in karst forests to large-scale landscape shaping by glaciation. An engaging and educational speaker, Dr. Baichtal will be taking us through the evolution of coastlines as we know them and how … Continued

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Darwin Conversations: Climate Change and Oregon Salmon

Knight Law Center room 175 1515 Agate St., Eugene, OR, United States

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History presents the first in the 2014 series of Darwin Conversations. Salmon have been in Oregon longer than people have, but today salmon populations are threatened by human activity. Join the conversation. How will climate change affect wild salmon populations, and what can you do to help these iconic … Continued

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“24 h Darwin”

Teatroinscatola lungotevere degli artigiani 14, Roma, Roma, Italy

Teatroinscatola proporrà il 12 febbraio 2015 una "24 h Darwin" che si articolerà tra letture per ragazzi, proiezioni di video e documentari ad ingresso gratuito Per ragazzi, ma non solo, alle ore 17.30 segnaliamo "Sulla rotta di Darwin" di Fulco Pratesi Gallucci Editore letto da Anna Paola Vellaccio con la proiezione dei disegni dai taccuini … Continued

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Lincoln-Darwin Day Discussion

Eagle Public library 600 Broadway, Eagle, CO, United States

We will hold a small celebration of and discussion about the two great men born on the same day. The idea is just to talk about the accomplishments of both.   (Also, it would be good to bring together people in this small town who may not know others who are interested in such things. … Continued

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Swedish Humanist Association Darwin Day Lecture: What do you know about DNA? (Vad vet du egentligen om DNA?)

ABF-huset Sveavägen 41, Stockholm, Sweden

För att förstå hur evolutionen fungerar, men också för att kunna argumentera tryggt runt den snabbt framväxande DNA-tekniken, krävs grundläggande kunskaper om hur DNA fungerar. Carina Ulvklo har doktorsexamen i molekylär genetik och brinner för att förklara intressanta saker som kan verka krångliga. Med hjälp av bilder och liknelser skapar hon aha-upplevelser som ger lyssnarna … Continued

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Darwin Day

Renaissance on Peachers Mill 2195 W Allen Griffey Rd, Clarksville, TN, United States

Military Atheists & Secular Humanists of Fort Campbell will be hosting a Darwin Day celebration at the Fort Campbell Family Resource Center, 1501 William C. Lee Rd. Our guest speaker will be anthropologist Michael Kohut. If you are not a military member or DoD ID card holder, you will need to request a pass at … Continued

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Darwin Day Secular Supper

On the Border Mexican Grill 115 Glensford Dr, Fayetteville, NC, United States

Members of Military Atheists & Secular Humanists (MASH) Ft. Bragg are getting together for a Secular Supper at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 115 Glensford Dr, Fayetteville, NC at 6 pm Feb 12th. Join us and celebrate Darwin!

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Schiele Science Cafe – Charles Darwin, The Life of the Party

The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC, United States

You’re invited! Join us for a face-to-face lively discussion about intriguing topics with an actual scientist! Ask questions, share opinions, and express ideas with other science lover’s in this relaxed and friendly social environment. No science background is necessary, just bring an open mind! Have a slice of cake and play games such as “pin … Continued

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Homo Sapiens. An Unauthorized Biography

Italian Institute of Culture Level 4, 125 York Street , Sydney, NSW, Australia

Presentation of book “Homo Sapiens. An Unauthorized Biography" By Claudio Tuniz and Patrizia Tiberi Vipraio

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Darwin Day Tribute and Dinner Presentations

123 Pleasant St 123 Pleasant St., Morgantown, WV, United States

Two presentations by WVU Professors Richard Smosna (Geology) and Andy Pintus (Philosophy) as attendees dine on their own food , drink by Atomic Grill at 123 Pleasant St.

Darwin Day / Secular Hub Anniversary

Secular Hub 3100 Downing St. #C, Denver, CO, United States

Please join us on Darwin Day on February 12th for our 2nd anniversary celebration highlighting our years accomplishments, and, vision for the future.

Darwin Day on Ocracoke Island

Philip Howard Home 30 Lawton Lane, Ocracoke, NC, United States

Potluck Dinner. Bring a dish to share...and any symbol of evolution or creationism (costume, drawing, photo, sculpture, bumper sticker, etc.), the more creative the better! We will have a contest to settle the "controversy." If you will be on the island please join us.

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Darwin Day Rovereto 2015

Fondazione Museo Civico di Rovereto Borgo S. Caterina 41, Rovereto TN, Trento, Italy

Gli appuntamenti proposti dalla Fondazione MCR in collaborazione con il CIMeC (Center for Mind/Brain Sciences dell'Università di Trento) per festeggiare il giorno della nascita di Charles Darwin: - Giovedì 12 febbraio ore 18.00 Giorgio Vallortigara e Nicla Panciera presentano il loro libro 'Cervelli che contano' (ed. Adelphi), sulla storia evolutiva del senso del numero e … Continued

Darwin-Wallace Day at SUNY-ESF’s Moon Library

Moon Library 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY, United States

ESF will highlight research in evolutionary biology to celebrate the legacy of biological evolution’s co-discoverers: Alfred Russel Wallace and Charles Darwin. Students taking Evolution (EFB 311) have created mini-posters highlighting some of the most compelling research in evolutionary biology from 2014 and 2015. The posters will be on display in Moon Library on the ESF … Continued

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“Among the Creationists” by Jason Rosenhouse

Baltimore Ethical Society 306 W. Franklin St., Baltimore, MD, United States

Celebrate Darwin Day with the Baltimore Coalition of Reason When: Thursday, February 12, 7:30 pm (potluck dinner at 6:30 pm) Where: Baltimore Ethical Society, 306 W. Franklin St. This event is free and open to the public. Join us for a lecture by Prof. Jason Rosenhouse titled “Among the Creationists.” Rosenhouse will speak about some … Continued

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El que l’evolució ens diu de l’alimentació

Animasalus - Espai de Salut Conscient Passeig del Vapor Gran, 4F, Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain

Celebra el Dia Internacional de Darwin! Celebra la valentia intel·lectual, la curiositat permanent i el compromís amb la veritat! Quin paper té el procés d’evolució en l’obesitat i en la diabetis tipus 2? I el foc en la nutrició? Convé seguir la Paleodieta? Aquestes i altres qüestions el proper dijous 12 de febrer a les … Continued

Animal (R)evolution: elogio della biodiversità

Bar La Gazzetta Via Zamboni, 26, Bologna, Italy

Café Scientifique Bologna celebra il Darwin Day 2015 con il professor Donato Grasso (Università di Parma), con il quale scopriremo l'evoluzione attraverso le lenti dell'ecologia e dell'etologia! L’infinita varietà del vivente è il frutto dell’evoluzione della vita sulla Terra, una storia lunga 3.5 miliardi di anni, un tempo sufficientemente lungo per produrre un’enorme biodiversità, la … Continued

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Saskatoon Darwin Day Celebration!

Rusty Macdonald Branch Library – Auditorium 225 Primrose Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Saskatoon’s Darwin Day Celebration is two weeks away. See the details below or for up to date information see the meetup site. Thursday, February 12, 2015 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM Rusty Macdonald Branch Library – Auditorium 225 Primrose Drive, Saskatoon, SK February 12th is the birthday of Charles Darwin, and “Darwin Day” is a … Continued

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Darwin Day/Secular Hub 2nd Anniversary Celebration

Secular Hub 3100 Downing St. #C, Denver, CO, United States

Please join us on Darwin Day on February 12th for our 2nd anniversary celebration highlighting our years accomplishments, and, vision for the future. Doors open at 6:30pm, talk begins at 7pm, and there will be Q&A during and after the the talk. We will also have an expert led discussion by Lou Taylor, Ph.D., Vertebrate … Continued

Darwin Day Dinner

Jose Tequila's Restaurant 1108 E. Little Creek Road., Norfolk, VA, United States

Charles Darwin's Birthday and a Book Exchange. We're meeting two weeks earlier than usual in order to celebrate the birthday of the man who changed our perception of life and how we got here. Come and spend the evening eating Mexican and discussing Darwin. We've persuaded our own Jan Floyd to present some material to … Continued

Chaffee County CO Celebrates Darwin Day!

Salida Community Center 305 F St, Salida, CO, United States

In commemoration of Charles Darwin's birthday and his contributions to science, celebrated by the Central Colorado Humanists (CCH) at this time each year, CCH will present a 50-minute video entitled “Ghost in your Genes” at 6:30 PM on Thursday, February 12 at the Salida Community Center, followed by discussion and light refreshments...including birthday cake and … Continued

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Darwin Day with Humanists of Utah

First Unitarian Church - Eliot Hall 569 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Humanists of Utah will host our Eighth Annual Darwin Day on Thursday, February 12. Paul Ricketts from the University of Utah Physics and Astronomy Department will be our featured speaker. His topic will be The Lives of Stars. The event will start an hour earlier than usual at 6:30 with a reception. The lecture will … Continued

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Humanist and Freethinkers of New Bern Darwin Day Party

Private home New Bern, NC, United States

Join the Humanists & Freethinkers of New Bern for a social event with finger food at a private home. In honor of Charles Darwin, Paul Bogardus and Ellen Sutliff invite you to enjoy some social time with fellow humanists. We’ll have hors d’oeuvres and finger food enough for a meal and, of course, some cake … Continued

Is being ethical is evolutionarily beneficial? Darwin Day philosophically. Czy bycie etycznym jest korzystne ewolucyjnie? Dzień Darwina filozoficznie.

Kawiarnia MITO Waryńskiego 28, Warszawa, Poland

Darwin twierdził, że w zmieniającym się środowisku przetrwają najlepiej przystosowani do zmian. Przykłady działania ewolucji wskazują, że zachowania etyczne, w szczególnym przypadku altruistyczne, nie muszą być koniecznym warunkiem zachowania gatunku. Natomiast jednym z fundamentów kultury ludzkiej jest etyka, gdzie za początek namysłu etycznego należałoby przyjąć filozofię sokratejską. Klasyfikacja czynów etycznych zmienia się według niektórych, według … Continued

Free

Darwin Day at Trinity University

Innovation Cube (CSI 282) Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, United States

Thomas Adams will lecture on "Paleontology in Texas: What we can learn about crocodile evolution and biodiversity" on Thursday, February 12 at 7:30pm in the Innovation Cube (Center for the Sciences and Innovation, Room 282). Refreshments, including, of course, birthday cake, will be served. There will also be a display from February 9-13 in Coates … Continued

Is Man Just Another Animal? A talk by Professor Steve Jones

The St. Thomas Centre Ardwick Green North, Manchester, United Kingdom

Steve Jones is a professor of genetics, science writer and broadcaster, and a Distinguished Supporter of the British Humanist Association. He gave the first BHA Holyoake Lecture in Manchester in 2009. The evening will commence with a performance by the Greater Manchester Humanist Choir. Steve will speak for about an hour and this will be … Continued

£5

Draughts for Darwin!

Fall River Tap House 1030 E Cypress Ave, Redding, CA, United States

Come raise a glass and honor one of humankind's greatest insights... or, simply, enjoy a beer with some friendly people and share tales of your favorite "Darwin Award" recipients and their efforts to improve our species.

Free

Birthday Bash For Charles Darwin

Join us as we celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday at a restaurant in Hamden! Please visit www.meetup.com/cthumanist for details and to RSVP.

Darwin Day at SDSU

San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA, United States

A discussion and question/answer session regarding evolution, to celebrate Darwin's great contributions to science.

Free

Birthday Bash For Charles Darwin

Eil's On Whitney 2392 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT, United States

Join us for a birthday bash for Charles Darwin, the father of the Theory of Evolution. Bring your favorite story/ quote about Darwin to share. The bash is in the Bobcat Room of Eli's On Whitney. There is plenty of free parking across the street in front of the restaurant (driveway entrance on School Street), … Continued

Darwin Day Lecture 2015: What would Darwin say to today’s creationists?

Logan Hall, Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way, London, United Kingdom

The British Humanist Association presents the Darwin Day Lecture 2015, chaired by Richard Dawkins. This year's speaker will be Dr Eugenie Scott, whose talk is entitled 'What would Darwin say to today's creationists?' any elements of the modern American creationist movement would be familiar to Darwin, especially the argument from design, which of course was … Continued

Happy Birthday Darwin!

Lake Superior State University 650 West Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, United States

The LSSU Secular Student Alliance will be hosting a birthday party for Charles Darwin in the Superior room of the Cisler Center, complete with cake, cupcakes, punch, and other treats. While the refreshments are being served, history professor James Moody will give a presentation on Darwin and his contributions to science.

Free

Plymouth Humanists – Origin of the Spices

Veggie Perrins Plymouth

For the third year now, we will be going to Veggie Perrins for our Darwin day meal. I will need numbers to book so please only ‘join’ if you are certain you can come, if you do need to put ‘maybe’ please confirm as soon as you can. On Thursdays, Veggie Perrins put on a … Continued

Bones, Stones & DNA

University of Toronto, Mississauga; Davis Building, Room DV2045 (Anthropology Teaching Lab) 3359 Mississauga Road, , Mississauga, , Ontario, Canada

New perspectives on the Neanderthals by Dr. Bence Viola of the Max-Planck-Institute Published in 1859, Darwin's "Origin of Species" started the largest paradigm change in the history of biology. Darwin understood the importance of his theory for the origin of humanity, closing one of the last paragraphs of his book with the sentence "Light will … Continued

Darwin Day – The Wild Life of Our Bodies

North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Discover the organisms that co-evolved with the human body that benefit as well as parasitise us!

Free

Life Driven Purpose: How Evolution Gives Meaning

Warch Campus Center - Cinema 711 E Boldt Way, Appleton, WI, United States

In honor of Darwin Day, the Critical Thinkers, Humanists, and Unbelievers at Lawrence University (CTHULU) will be presenting Dan Barker, co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, who will be discussing meaning and morality in the context of evolution. "Meaning and morality can only be fully explained in terms of evolution. A purpose-filled life comes … Continued

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Darwin Day Screening of “Inherit the Wind”

Revolution Books Chicago 1103 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us on Darwin's birthday, Feb. 12, for a screening of "Inherit the Wind," Stanley Kramer's classic film about the notorious 1925 Scope's trial, and discussion following with @Veronica Drantz. Based on a true story, the film dramatized the trial of a Tennessee teacher accused of teaching evolution who was defended by Clarence Darrow, with … Continued

Free

Darwin Day Screening of “Inherit the Wind”

Revolution Books Chicago 1103 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us on Darwin's birthday, Feb. 12, for a screening of "Inherit the Wind," Stanley Kramer's classic film about the notorious 1925 Scope's trial, and discussion following with @Veronica Drantz. Based on a true story, the film dramatized the trial of a Tennessee teacher accused of teaching evolution who was defended by Clarence Darrow, with … Continued

Free

Darwin Birthday Bash – End of the Line Humanists

Barclay's American Grille 1120 Pleasant St., Oak Park, IL, United States

Join End of the Line Humanists for our 2nd annual Darwin Day celebration on Darwin’s birthday, Thursday, Feb. 12th, 7 p.m. at Barclay’s American Grill, 1120 Pleasant St. in Oak Park, IL (in the Barclay Room). Loads of wonderful evolution-themed activities: presentation by James Walter: “Humans: The Cooking Species”; games with prizes: Creationist Bingo, Hominid Hijinks … Continued

Darwin Day Celebration

Uncle Uber's Sammich Shop 2713 Commerce St., Dallas, TX, United States

Join us for the International Darwin Day celebration! We'll be having dinner, followed by drinks and the usual freethinker grab bag of conversations afterwards. Throughout the night we'll also be asking trivia question with some very cool Darwin inspired prizes up for grabs, for those in the know. So come help us bring attention to … Continued

Free

Darwin Day at Beaners

Beaners Central Coffee House 324 North Central Avenue, Duluth, MN, United States

Join fans of science and reason for a fun time of visiting, coffee, beer, and reflections on Charles Darwin. Sing a song or recite a poem!

Free

Darwin Day Pub, including ”evolution and creationist quiz”

PUB RÖTT Axtorpsvägen 32, UMEÅ, Sweden

Humanisterna Umeå uppmärksammar Darwindagen genom att samlas på Pub Rött och där fira vetenskapens stora landvinningar i allmänhet och evolutionsteorin i synnerhet. Dagen till ära blir det ett darwinistiskt ”Evolutions- och kreationist-quiz” med lyxigt bokpris.

Free

Darwin ‘s fossils : Evolutionary Tales from Deep Time

Southern Illinois University 1263 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, United States

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 … Continued

Free

Darwin ‘s fossils : Evolutionary Tales from Deep Time

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

"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 … Continued

Free

Roy Zimmerman Concert, sponsored by Humanists of Greater Portland – “The Faucet’s on Fire” tour

Friendly House NW 26th and Thurman, Portland, OR, OR, United States

$20 -- or pay what you can. Seats can be reserved (within reason) at event website (meetup): HGP is proud to host... ROY ZIMMERMAN: THE FAUCET’S ON FIRE! What can one person do about climate change, torture, racism, gun violence, fracking, Congressional ineptitude, ignorance, war and greed? Write funny songs, says Roy Zimmerman. “The Faucet’s … Continued

$20

SIU Darwin Week – Evening Public Lecture

Lesar Law Building Auditorium Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, United States

Darwin's Fossils: Evolutionary Tales from Deep Time, presented by Brian Switek, author of "My Beloved Brontosaurus" and "Written In Stone". Reception and book signing to follow!

Free

Día de Darwin 2015: viaje a la biodiversidad

Planetario de Pamplona Sancho Ramirez, 2, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain

Every year we host a special session at the Planetarium of Pamplona devoted to evolution and science on the International Darwin Day. On Feb 12th, we will have a projection of the documentary "Nanocam: a trip to biodiversity" and a speech by biologist Dr. Carlos Chordá: "Life and variety".

Free

Darwin’s Birthday: drinks & science @ Darwin’s Theory, with Humanists of Houston

Darwin's Theory 33 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Celebrate with beverages, biology, and cake at this appropriately-named pub. Our program in the enclosed patio will include short guest talks separated by Q&A and audience quiz. Brush up on your evolution & Darwin facts! The speaker schedule includes nationally prominent evolutionary biologist Prof. Dan Graur.

Free

New Humanist Group

THE WYATT HOTEL THE OCTAGON, WESTPORT, CO. MAYO, Ireland

A new Humanist group will be formed in Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland to coincide with Darwin Day 2015

FREE

Darwin Day Celebration 2015 in Philadelphia

National Mechanics 22 s. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Presented by Visible Friends and Skeptics In The Pub Hosted by Steve Gerben • Drink specials from Yards Giveaways • Videos • Raffles • Games • No cover • 21+ For more info: VisibleFriends.net 22 s. 3rd St • NationalMechanics.com

Free

Chasing the Sun. Scientific Adventures of a Researcher from the Earth to the Space

Biblioteca Regionale Via Torre del Lebbroso 2, Aosta, Aosta, Italy

The work of a bunch of astrophysicists from the Sahara desert to an atoll in the Pacific Ocean and the mountains in Slovakia, to test a new telescope that will fly on space probes by ESA to study the Sun’s light. An event for the Darwin Day 2015.

Free

Darwin Day at the University of New Mexico

Lobo A and B UNM SUB 3rd Floor, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Cake, movies, and television episodes hosted by the Secular Student Alliance of the University of New Mexico

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II Darwin Day no IB: Fighting antiScience with Education

Instituto de Biociências - USP Rua do Matão,277, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

This event will be in portuguese, entitled "Combatendo a anti-Ciência com Educação. Lançamento oficial do evosite em português e apresentação de vídeos premiados do Dr Paulo Miranda Nascimento (Pirula) seguido de debate com o autor.

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II Darwin Day no IB: Live video stream

Instituto de Biociências - USP Rua do Matão,277, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Fighting anti-Science with Education. Launch of the UC at Berkeley Evosite in Portuguese. Presentation of Pirulla's award winning movies followed by debate with the author.

Free

Darwin Day

Unnamed Venue 2101 Albert Street, Alexandria, LA, United States

Alexndria Freethinkers' celebration of International Darwin Day. Dr. Charles Stumpf, an associate professor of biology at LSUA, will give a PowerPoint presentation on evolution followed by a short Q&A. We will also watch the PBS documentary 'Your Inner Fish,' have dinosaur building for the kids, as well as free food and drink.

Darwin’s Birthday Happy Heathen Hour!

Rally Point Sports Grill 1837 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NC, United States

Join us for Happy Heathen Hour for eats, drinks, banter - and a BIRTHDAY PARTY for CHARLES DARWIN! Come celebrate the life of the author of The Origin of Species! Relax, chat, laugh, feel at home with other freethinkers. The more the merrier! Happy Heathen Hour is sponsored by the Triangle Freethought Society, and we … Continued

Darwin Day Yoga-Along Science Spectacular!

YogaQuest 1828 Marshall St. NE Ste 15B, Minneapolis, MN, United States

February 12 is Darwin Day - an international celebration of science, intellectual curiosity, and the courage to speak the truth. These are values that align perfectly with our mission at YogaQuest, a geek yoga studio in Minneapolis. We are observing this day with a special multimedia presentation of yoga, science and music. If you've attended … Continued

$5.00

Darwin Day 2015

NC Museum of Natural Sciences 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC, United States

Spend Valentine’s Day learning about Charles Darwin and what his theories of natural selection have done for the world of science, research and education. Meet some of the scientists who are continuing his work, and learn how Darwin's theories are being applied in cutting-edge research. In addition to hands-on science-education stations, there will be crafts … Continued

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The Beaty Museum Loves FestEVOLVE

Beaty Biodiversity Museum 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

You can't spell FestEVOLVE without love! This year, celebrate evolution at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum on Valentine's day. Meet researchers that study hybrid zones, scientists interested in evolution, participate in hands-on activities like DNA extractions, create biodiversity Valentine's Day cards, and more! Drop in between 11am-3pm to learn about natural selection, mating systems, DNA, the … Continued

Darwin Day Celebration

2100 Building 2100 24th Av S, Seattle, WA, United States

We Select You Naturally! Join us on Valentine's Day to celebrate the life and work of Charles Darwin. Come celebrate with us! Join us for • Evolution Raffle • Phylum Feud • Taste of Camp Quest • Joseph Lorenzo keynote talk • A reading of the children's book Grandmother Fish • Snacks and cake (we … Continued

Darwin Day 2015 in Bodø

Stormen bibliotek Bodø, Norway

We celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday with lectures by profs. Ketil Eiane and Jarle Tryti Nordeide at "Stormen"

Free

Darwin Day Hosted by Michigan Skeptics Association

CJ's Brewery 14900 Beck Rd, Plymouth, MI, United States

February 12th is International Darwin Day. This year it will also be Charles Darwin’s 206th birthday. On This month we will be joining with the International Darwin Day organization in celebrating Darwin and his history changing accomplishments.

Bates College and Lewiston Middle School Darwin Day event

Gray Cage 44 Campus Ave, Lewiston, ME, United States

Involving 50 Lewiston Middle Schoolers and 15 Bates College undergraduates, our Darwin Day seeks to celebrate evolution through hands-on activities. Our event will encompass seven activities, ranging from bioillustrations to stories about a recent course held in the Galapagos.

Free

Teeth Are Now Giving The Orders: Darwinian Selection For Biological Rhythms And Your Life History Is All About To Change

Baruch Performing Arts Center 17 Lexington Ave Room 306, New York, NY, United States

NYU School of Dentistry Professor Timothy Bromage, Ph.D., demonstrates how the evolution of teeth plays an important role in shaping human life. The adaptation shared by all light-sensitive organisms is the to and fro of their biology in phase with daily astronomical rhythms (e..g., oscillations of metabolism, physiology, behavior), manifesting as circadian rhythms. Dental hard … Continued

$5

QUE ATRAENTE! – ESPECIAL DIA DE DARWIN

Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra Largo Marquês de Pombal, Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

No Dia dos Namorados, vem aprender porque alguns indivíduos têm uma aparência tão vistosa. Será para conseguir “namorar”? E porque o Carnaval está quase a chegar, no final levas para casa uma pequena surpresa! Esta atividade está inserida na iniciativa 'Um dia sobre a evolução'. 5 aos 7 anos

$4

Hari Darwin Malaysia

Somewhere in PJ Selangor

Watch Inherit The Wind. Starring Oscar winners Spencer Tracy and Fredric March, and Oscar nominated Gene Kelly. A gripping classic based on a real-life case in 1925, two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution. Q&A at the end of the movie.

Free

Darwin Day at the MicroMegaMondo of the Esapolis

ESAPOLIS Butterfly Arc via dei Colli 28, Padova, Padova, Italy

Darwin Day 2015 At the MicroMegaMondo of the Esapolis Museum Un evento speciale ed imperdibile per famiglie ed appassionati Domenica 15 Febbraio ad ESAPOLIS In via dei Colli 28 a Padova Museo ESAPOLIS della Provincia di Padova Padova, Via dei Colli 28 Il 15 Febbraio, partecipando al Darwin Day 2015, celebrato in tutto il mondo … Continued

€7 – €9

Darwin Day 2015 (Singapore)

Singapore Botanical Gardens Singapore, Singapore

Organised by the Humanist Society (Singapore) We will be spending Darwin Day 2015 at the Singapore Botanical Gardens! The Gardens, currently an applicant for UNESCO World Heritage Site status, is a world of greenery and elegance. ACTIVITIES The Society will be conducting a family-friendly competition, called the "Darwin Photo Challenge", near the Eco-Lake, about 5 … Continued

Darwin Day Party at Dinosaur World Florida

Dinosaur World 5145 Harvey Tew Road, Plant City, FL, United States

Humanist Families of Greater Tampa is hosting this family friendly event. Come join us to celebrate Darwin’s Birthday at Dinosaur World. Bring a picnic and come prepared to dance in the Blue Footed Booby Dance competition. This is a fun park and has made many upgrades since our last visit. We will have picnic tables … Continued

$8.00

Evolution Weekend: What does is mean to be EVOLVED?

Greater Nashville Unitarian Universalist Congregation 374 Hicks Road (Bellevue), Nashville, TN, United States

As part of the world-wide celebration of Evolution Weekend and the birthday of Charles Darwin, anthropologist Mike Kohut will speak at the Sunday service at Greater Nashville Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 374 Hicks Road (Bellevue) in Nashville on February 15. The service is at 11, discussion at 9:45, lunch at 12:15. Mike Kohut is a doctoral … Continued

Free

The Future of Darwin Day

Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA, United States

The Humanist Community in Silicon Valley invites you to join us for our Sunday Forum. We are thrilled to have International Darwin Day's own Evan Clark join us to talk about the future of Darwin Day. Join us for a lively discussion! Lunch to follow.

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“Feed Your Brain” Lecture

Center for Inquiry-L.A. 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

Darwin Day lecture by biologist, author and blogger PZ Myers on "Bad Biology: How Adaptationist Thinking Corrupts Science." Followed by a Darwin Day birthday cake celebration.

$8

5th Annual Darwin Day Celebration of Science and Humanity

Reno Downtown Library 301 South Center St, Reno, NV, United States

Reno Darwin Day will feature presentations and exhibits by local educators, researchers, students and science enthusiasts on a wide range of subjects including the life and works of Charles Darwin; biological evolution; the contributions and benefits of scientific discovery to humanity; science education; psychology and current affairs related to science and technology. Come join us … Continued

Free

Darwin’s Birthday Bash – Huntsville, AL

AL Cooperative Extension Office 819 Cook Avenue, Huntsville, AL, United States

A potluck dinner, trivia, games, and lots of fun with science and inquiry in celebration of the birth of Charles Darwin 206 years ago.

Free

Sunday Assembly Bloomington February :: Evolution

Monroe County Public Library 303 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, United States

Sunday Assembly Bloomington will be celebrating Darwin's discoveries at our February assembly!

Darwin and Evolutionary Anthropology

Extraordinay Ventures 200 S. Elliot Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Ethical Humanist Society of the Triangle will celebrate Darwin Day with a talk by Nichelle Reed, a PhD student at Duke University in evolutionary anthropology. She will talk about what evolutionary anthropology is, and how Darwin’s theories influence that field.

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Darwin Day & Annual Meeting

Cox Creative Center 120 River Market Avenue, Little Rock, AR, United States

Please join us for this Annual Meeting of the ASF Voting Members. To be a voting member you must have paid your 2015 annual dues of $20. For those who have not yet paid, you can pay at the door. We'll have interesting news on upcoming plans, committee reports, and the election of the 2015 … Continued

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Omaha Metro Area Humanist Association (OMAHA) Darwin Day Event

Embassy Park Apartments Clubhouse 9045 Burt Street, Omaha, NE, United States

OMAHA will be hosting a special showing of the NOVA program "Darwin's Darkest Hour" in celebration of Darwin Day. This the two-hour drama was produced for the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of his seminal work On the Origin of the Species. In 1858 Charles Darwin received a letter from naturalist … Continued

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Darwin Day Community Party at the Humanist Hub

The Humanist Hub 30 JFK St. 4th Floor, Cambridge, MA, United States

Darwin Day is one of our very own secular community holidays. We'll get together to party and celebrate this important recognition of Science and Reason on Sunday afternoon, the 15th! At 3:15 pm, just after the Hub Talk by Dharmesh Shah co-sponsored by GBH and HCH (see bostonhumanists.org), we'll enjoy food, drinks, special party games, … Continued

Free

“Feed Your Brain” Lecture

Costa Mesa Neighborhood Center 1845 Park Ave., United States

Darwin Day Lecture by biologist, author and blogger PZ Myers on "Bad Biology: How Adaptationist Thinking Corrupts Science."

$8

Evolutionary Biology, Then and Now – a two-speaker mini-symposium

Ashiana Indian Restaurant 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, GA, United States

The Atlanta Science Tavern is pleased to host their Third Annual Darwin Day Dinner, Sunday, February 15 at Ashiana Indian Restaurant in the Global Mall in Norcross. This year's theme continues the Darwin Day Dinner tradition of "evolutionary biology, then and now," offering a look at evolutionary biology both from a historical perspective and from … Continued

$25.00

“Let your Science curiosity evolve into something great” Darwin

Kanyosha Bujumbura, Burundi

Burundi Humanist Charity is happy to celebrate for the first time "DARWIN DAY" 2015 The location where the event will be hold is in Kanyosha, and the organizer is "Blaise Ntakarutimana" the President and Legal Representative of this secular and humanist association. As an emerging group, it will be an opportunity to talk about the … Continued

Free

Darwin Day with Lee Dugatkin Sponsored by Anímo Leadership HS in Los Angeles

Moffett Elementary School 11050 Larch Avenue, Lennox, CA 90304 , CA, United States

Lecture & Birthday Celebration: Topic: “The Evolution of Goodness” February 16th. 6-7:30 pm, Moffet Elementary School Cafeteria 11050 Larch Avenue, Lennox, CA 90304 (Just N of 105, Between Hawthorne & Prairie) Free Parking Traducción al español RSVP: Information & reservations: Science Dep’t: marklewisfriedman@gmail.com or call 310.216.3277 Professor & Distinguished University Scholar in the Department of … Continued

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What Would Darwin Say to Today’s Creationists?

The Admiral Bar 72a Waterloo Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

A Darwin Day talk for Glasgow Skeptics. Many elements of the modern American creationist movement would be familiar to Darwin, especially the argument from design, which of course was very well known (and well-regarded) by educated people of his time. Young-Earth creationism, on the other hand, would be puzzling to him; Bishop Ussher’s 4004 BC … Continued

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DARWIN DAY – NATURAL SELECTION (EN)

KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY 9 Ammochostou, Kiti, Larnaca, Larnaca, Cyprus

Planetarium program dedicated to International Darwin Day

EUR3

Darwin Conversations: Oregon’s Wild Horses

Knight Law Center room 175 1515 Agate St., Eugene, OR, United States

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History presents the second in the 2014 series of Darwin Conversations. Mustangs have few natural predators, and they are protected under federal law. Today, thousands of wild horses are kept in holding facilities across the West. Join the conversation. How should Oregon’s wild mustangs be managed? Panelists Rob Sharp … Continued

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Utah Valley University Darwin Day Cellebration

Utah Valley University Science Building 800 W University Parkway, Orem, UT, United States

Biology and Evolution Displays 10 to 3 PM in Science Building atrium. Guest Speaker: Dr. David Carrier, U of Utah, "The Anatomical Basis of Aggression in Homins" at noon in SB 134. Darwin birthday cake at 2PM in SB atrium.

free and open to public

Międzynarodowy Dzień Darwina 2015 na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim

Wydział Biologii UW ul. Miecznikowa 1, Warszawa, mazowieckie, Poland

It's the second edition of International Darwin Day at the University of Warsaw. This year we also invite all people interested in natural sciences, evolution or Darwin. The scientists from the Faculty of Biology have prepared six lectures on the origin of species. This year we'll be having evolutionary workshop for kindergarten and primary school … Continued

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Darwin Day 2015 to the Monitoring Station of Wildlife “I Variconi”

Ente Riserve Naturali Regionali “Foce Volturno-Costa di Licola” Stazione di Monitoraggio della Fauna "I Variconi" - Via Giotto, Castel Volturno (CE), Italy

Quest’anno anche la Stazione di Monitoraggio della Fauna promuove una giornata all’insegna dell’evoluzione e degli adattamenti animali e vegetali della biodiversità che popola i Variconi. Questa spettacolare Zona Umida è l’ultima della Campania, pertanto è protetta da numerosi vincoli Regionali, Statali ed Europei. SIC, ZPS e Ramsar, quest’area è fondamentale per la vita di numerosissime … Continued

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Darwin Day Recognition–Humanists of Minnesota

Field Community School 4546 4th Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

"Understanding Warfare: An Evolutionary Approach," Michael L. Wilson, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology and Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, University of Minnesota. Join us at our February chapter meeting to recognize and honor the legacy of Charles Darwin. Our guest speaker Michael Wilson is an Evolutionary Anthropologist who studies the behavior and ecology of … Continued

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Darwin Day 2015

Tulane Unversity Dinwiddie Hall, Room 103 6823 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

Hosted by Tulane Anthropology and NOSHA

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Darwin Day

Warehouse 416 416 26th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

You are invited to see a Nobel Prize winner speak, and meet him, on Darwin Day! See Dr. William Moerner, Stanford professor and winner of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics, lecture on: “Fun With Single Molecules - Tiny Nanoscale Points of Light Inside Cells”. You see, he is the first person to see a … Continued

$US24.20

Saturday, Lecture February 21, 2015 – The Scars of Human Evolution Time: 2:00 PM Location: Community College of Philadelphia, Room W2-47 Details Speaker: Alan Mann

W47 at Philadelphia Community College 17th and Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Professor Alan Mann will discuss "The Scars of Evolution” Evolution results in function, not perfection. A good example is the evolution of human upright posture. We have evolved from four legged ancestors with the ability to move using our rear limbs only, leaving our front limbs free to carry and use objects. But our bipedality … Continued

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Darwin Movie and Discussion

Singles Outreach Services 435 New Karner Road (Hill Street Entrance), Albany, NY, United States

We'll be screening the A&E Biography: Charles Darwin - Evolution's Voice, followed by discussion. Bring a snack to share if you like.

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10° Darwin Day in Correggio: “Nature, wisdom and happiness after Darwin”

Sala Conferenze Palazzo Principi Corso Cavour, 7, Correggio, Italy

Nature, wisdom and happiness after Darwin. After Darwin the man acquires the awareness of being part of a bio-cosmic evolution without end and has to contend with this its natural condition. Hence the need and the opportunity to lead responsibly its existence. Meeting with prof. Orlando Franceschelli Philosopher whose thought has developed in several publications … Continued

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Darwin Day at CFI Canada – Toronto

Center for Inquiry Canada National HQ Toronto, Ontario, Canada

On Sunday, February 22nd CFI Canada - Toronto belatedly (due to freezing weather) celebrated DARWIN DAY ! We honoured Charles Darwin’s 206th birthday and “this view of life” at our National Headquarters. Birthday cake and pizza was served as members and supporters watched the series "The Genius of Charles Darwin" presented by Richard Dawkins. We … Continued

NJ Humanist Network Darwin Day Program

Franklin Twp Public Library 485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ, United States

Donald Lovett, Ph.D., Professor of Biology at The College of New Jersey, will give a presentation on The History of Anti-Evolution Movements in the United States. Free and open to the public. A Q&A session will follow the talk. Refreshments provided. Please bring a nonperishable, unexpired food item to donate to the Franklin Twp Food … Continued

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SCIENCE CAFÉ “THE HUMAN EVOLUTION IN THE LAST 8 MILLION YEARS” (GREEK)

KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY 9 Ammochostou, Kiti, Larnaca, Larnaca, Cyprus

«Η ΕΞΕΛΙΞΗ ΤΟΥ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΥ ΤΑ ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΙΑ 8 ΕΚΑΤΟΜΜΥΡΙΑ ΧΡΟΝΙΑ» (ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ) Free discussion - will be held by prof. Iris Charalambidou (University of Nicosia, Cyprus)

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Pittsburgh CFI Celebrates Darwin Day

First Unitarian Church Shadyside 605 Morewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

As in our past Darwin's birthday celebrations, our presenter is the always interesting and knowledgeable Dr. Charles E. Jones, of the Department of Geology and Planetary Science at the University of Pittsburgh. The abstract for his talk is as follows: He will introduce us to a variety of terrestrial vertebrates that lived and died in … Continued

VIII Parma Darwin Day: “Ethology & Evolution”

Aula Magna - Università di Parma Strada dell'Università 32, Parma, Italy

Darwin Day celebration Organized by the University of Parma (Department of Life Sciences) and dedicated to Ethology on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the famous XIV International Ethological Conference held in Parma (Italy) in 1975 which was attended by many famous ethologists including Konrad Lorenz immediately after the award of the Nobel Prize.

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Evolution Week

Biblioteka Jagiellońska Oleandry 3, Krakow, Poland

A series of popular lectures and scientific workshops for the youngest researchers + publication of a colorful history of evolutionary thought.

III Darwin Day Ribeirão Preto 2015

School of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto Avenida Bandeirantes, 3000, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

In Brazil, the events related to the Darwin Day have been made since 2004, according to Phd. Maria Isabel Landim, Teacher of Zoology Museum of the University of São Paulo. In Ribeirão Preto, the first edition was held in 2013, March 5, in the auditorium Lucien Lison School of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão … Continued

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Gunther Toody’s

Gunther Toody's 301 w. 104th Ave, Northglenn, CO, United States

We are considered one of the best restaurants in Colorado Springs because of the quality they offered. Gunther Toody’s is a family restaurant that offers all sorts of American cuisine in a fun and safe environment for families.

GBH Darwin Day Celebration Talk: ‘Was Darwin a Dunce?’

The Humanist Hub 30 JFK Street, 4th Floor, Cambridge, MA, United States

We'll get together to celebrate upcoming Darwin Day 2016 (February 12) with this, our first GBH lecture of the new year, at the Humanist Hub in Cambridge (there will be NO free parking this time, sorry to say; see below for parking discount info.) Our gathering will take place Saturday, January 30, from 12:30 - … Continued

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SF Atheists — Galapagos Expedition

Club Quarters Hotel, lower level 424 Clay St., San Francisco, CA, United States

San Francisco Atheists January meeting In early honor of the upcoming International Darwin Day, please join us for a photographic tour of the Galapagos Islands. Visited by Charles Darwin in 1835, the Galapagos are home to unique species that helped inspire Darwin's theory of evolution. Boobies, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and many other colorful endemic … Continued

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Secular Student Alliance of University of South Alabama celebrates the life and achievements of Charles Darwin on his birthday!

University of South Alabama 307 N. University Blvd. #130, Mobile, AL, United States

We will be gathering on our campus to celebrate Charles Darwin and his contribution to science and reason! We will be giving out cupcakes, party hats, and educational materials. Through discussion and fun, we are hoping to bring awareness to more reason and science based ideas and draw attention to the need for more secularism … Continued

Stephanie Keep, of the National Center for Science Education, Speaking on “Evolution Misconceptions”

First Parish Concord 20 Lexington Rd., Concord, MA, United States

Stephanie Keep is the Editor of Reports of the National Center for Science Education; NCSE Strategic Outreach Coordinator. Stephanie will speak to us about "evolution misconceptions that keep the waters muddied, so to speak, making it that much easier for denial and doubt to take hold. I also touch on the state of evolution acceptance … Continued

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Darwin Day Special

Room 145 1144 M St., Lincoln, NE, United States

The Nebraska Citizens for Science Forum presents excerpts of talk called "The Third Darwinian Revolution by Clay Farris Naff, science and religion correspondent for The Humanist magazine, followed by a showing of a beautiful BBC documentary on the struggles Darwin faced in bringing his great theory to the Victorian public.

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Darwin Week

Circular Congregational Church 150 Meeting St, Charleston, SC, United States

The public is invited to the 16th annual celebration of Darwin Week in Charleston! Ten events in ten days. See website for details.

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Piccolo Darwin Week

College of Charleston 66 George St, Charleston, SC, United States

The third annual celebration of evolutionary science for children and youth in Charleston! All events free, but registration required for most. See website for details.

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Darwin Day Tyler 2016

University of Texas at Tyler, Discovery Science Place, Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX, United States

This year’s Darwin Day celebration features three main events: a keynote address, evolutionary themed video screenings, and a teacher development workshop. There will also be events for kids at the Discovery Science Place and the Center for Earth & Space Science Exploration. Keynote lecture: "Applications of the Tree of Life," by Dr. David Hillis, the … Continued

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Precursors of Humanity … along the trail of human origins with Deby Cassill & Frans de Waal

Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater OCTAGON 2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater, FL, United States

Ticket purchase is required: tickets to this stellar event are now available from the site, Brown Paper Ticket:s Go here for your ticket: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2272665/ref/1128069 We are excited to present two famed experts iwho will discuss how we act as we do. It's Evolution, after all. Join us for two lecture discussions, followed by light refreshments … Continued

$32.04

Darwin on the Palouse 2016

WSU Cub Jr. Ballroom Pullman, WA, United States

Darwin on the Palouse, a free event to celebrate humanity, science and rational thought, is held annually in Moscow Idaho and Pullman Washington.

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Darwin Day/A Humanist Celebration

Ethical Humanist Society of LI 38 Old Country Road, Garden City, NY, United States

Our day begins with a wonderful talk from Dr. John Teehan, the chair of a department of Hofstra University. He is an avid Darwin fan and has often spoken at our event before. The day continues with lunch for pay, and demonstrations provided by the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, the AHA Chapter affiliates … Continued

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Darwin and the Animals

Unitarian Universalist Church 230 Grand Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL, United States

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Tarpon Springs, Florida, celebrates Charles Darwin on the first Sunday in February. Attention is also given to biodiversity and environmental protection concerns in the 21st century. This is a Unitarian Universalist Sunday service for all age groups.

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Darwin Day Lecture – Evolution: What the Fossils Say

Center for Inquiry-L.A. 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

Among the greatest distortions and misunderstandings about evolution are the creationist attacks on the fossil record, and whether it provides evidence for evolution. In this talk, geologist and paleontologist Donald Prothero will review some of the amazing discoveries that have been made recently showing remarkable "transitional fossils" that documents the evolution of one group of … Continued

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Darwin’s Birthday Celebration–Dr. Warren D. Allmon: “Science and the 2016 Elections (and other Oxymorons)”

North Syracuse Public Library 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse, NY, United States

Join our Darwin's Birthday Celebration! This month we are featuring Dr. Warren D. Allmon speaking on the topic "Science and the 2016 Elections (and other Oxymorons)". The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served at 1:00 and the program will begin at about 1:10pm. There will be Q&A discussion … Continued

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Darwin Festival

Salem State University 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA, United States

week-long event of daily lectures and videos related to evolution

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Topic: “Zoobiquity & Evolutionary Medicine” “The astonishing connection between human and animal health.”

Moffett Elementary School 11050 Larch Avenue, Lennox, CA 90304 , CA, United States

Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, Professor of Medicine and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA is a cardiovascular consultant to the Los Angeles zoo. She facilitates discussions between physicians, veterinarians & others in health professions. Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, Scientific American, New Scientist, and Discover magazine. Long before the 1st Homo sapiens appeared on earth, … Continued

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SUNY New Paltz’s 11th Annual Darwin Day Celebration

SUNY New Paltz Lecture Center 102, New Paltz, NY, United States

Did you know that SUNY New Paltz hosts one of the longest-standing Darwin Day celebrations each year - celebrating Darwin's influence on modern thought? Come join us this Monday for a FREE lecture (by renowned evolutionary biologist, Tom Nolen) and FREE reception (including Darwinian fun and games!). FB event page here (please let Nicole Wedberg … Continued

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SHSNY Movie Night: Creation

Stone Creek 140 East 27th St, New York, NY, United States

Movie night for Secular Huamnist Society of New York. 'Creation'. 2009 film explores the human story behind how Darwin saw the world and changed it forever. At Stone Creek Lounge, 140 E 27th St, NY

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DARWIN WEEK FEB 8-12

On board Yacht La Pinta, while exploring The Galapagos Islands, we are celebrating Darwin Week with a series of talks and lectures related to Charles Darwin's works. On Feb 8 we analyzed the critical thinking on Charles Darwin after writing a list of pros & cons as to why marry Emma Wedgewood, his first cousin. … Continued

Darwin Days 2016

Paleontological Research Institution 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us as we explore the evolutionary relationships among all life on Earth, and learn how we research and display the “Tree of Life.” A full schedule of events can be found at www.priweb.org/darwindays.

Darwin Week a Città della Scienza

Città della Scienza Via Coroglio 104, Naples, Italy, Italy

A poco più di 200 anni dalla nascita di Charles Darwin, nonostante le sue teorie abbiano modificato radicalmente il modo di osservare e studiare il mondo naturale, le fila dei “nemici” di Darwin, ossia coloro che non vedono l’ora di sminuire o addirittura cancellare il suo contributo al progresso scientifico moderno, non smettono di ingrossarsi. … Continued

Blomgren Training Systems

Blomgren Training Systems 460 Wells Road, ​Doylestown, PA, United States

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Judgement Day: Intelligent design on trial (NOVA film)

Doudna Fine Arts Center Lecture Hall Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Ave., Charleston, IL, United States

A documentary film on the Dover Pennsylvania trail concerning the inclusion of intelligent design theory into public school biology classes.

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The future of Science: Who will be the next Charles Darwin?

Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queens Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Every once in a while, scientific knowledge surges forward, thanks to a brilliant individual like Galileo, Newton, or Darwin. Dan Riskin, evolutionary biologist, author, and co-host of Discovery's Daily Planet, explores what sets these thinkers apart from their peers, and asks: In a modern world of specialists, can one person ever have such a wide … Continued

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Judgement Day: Intelligent design on trial (NOVA film)

Doudna Fine Arts Center Lecture Hall Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Ave., Charleston, IL, United States

A documentary film on the Dover Pennsylvania trail concerning the inclusion of intelligent design theory into public school biology classes.

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SSA Darwin Day

Florida State University Oglesby Union 75 N. Woodward Ave., Tallahassee, FL, United States

Darwin Day Celebration at Florida State University

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Utah Valley University 2016 Darwin Day

Utah Valley University Science Building 800 W University Parkway, Orem, UT, United States

Posters, displays,videos, Darwin birthday cake, throughout day in Science Building Atrium. Noon talk in Science Building Auditorium: Dr. Lisa M. Abegglen, Ph.D. from Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah "Evolution’s Solution to Cancer Risk: Guardians of the Elephant Genome”

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OSF Darwin Day Celebration

Open Science Forum Classes Indraprastha, Naginawadi, Katargam, Surat, Surat, Gujarat, India

We are celebrating the first ever Darwin day of India. We are a science coaching and promotion institute based out of surat. Our Darwin day celebrations will include a lecture by Mr. Nitesh Pandey who is founder of Open Science Forum and is also a active researcher in the field of Evolutionary Medicine. Nitesh will … Continued

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OSF Darwin Day celebration

Open Science Forum Classes Indraprastha, Naginawadi, Katargam, Surat, Surat, Gujarat, India

This is the first ever Darwin Day organized by any Science teaching institute in India. The program includes a lecture by Mr. Nitesh Pandey who will be addressing to the students of 11th and 12th Science. Nitesh Pandey is the founder of Open Science Forum and is also an active researcher in the field of … Continued

$200

Celebració Dia de Darwin

Escola Adults Can Serra L'Hospitalet (Barcelona), Barcelona, Spain

El dia 10 de febrer celebrarem el dia da Darwin a les classes de GES2 de l'Escola d'Adults Can Serra

Linn County (Iowa) Board of Supervisors Issue Darwin Day Proclamation

Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center 935 Second St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Linn County (Iowa) Board of Supervisors Chair Ben Rogers gives Humanists of Linn County President Roxanne Gissler the International Darwin Day Proclamation.

Berrios Orthodontics

Berrios Orthodontics 8345 Reseda Blvd. #201, Northridge, CA, United States

Welcome to Berrios Orthodontics, Northridge Orthodontist for Braces. Orthotropics is particularly valuable to kids, as the young growing face is very malleable and even slight pressure from the lips or tongue over long periods can result in significant deformations. This is the type of growth that causes good-looking youngsters to become unattractive teenagers. Dr. Berrios … Continued

The origin of Eukaryotic Cells by Toni Gabaldón (ICREA-CRG)

Sala Charles Darwin Aulari Interfacultatiu, Campus de Burjassot (Universitat de València), Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés, Burjassot, Spain

Toni Gabaldón is evolutionary biologist at ICREA-CRG Evolutionary Genomics program. He is an expert in phylogenetic analysis and the origin of eukaryotic complexity.

Darwin Day, Modesto Junior College

MJC Science Community Center Rm 115 2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA, United States

Dr. Julia Sankey, CSU Stanislaus paleontologist, will present her work on the 9-foot long tusked salmonids and other astonishing fossils she and her students have been working on, found in local foothill reservoir shores. Richard Anderson's "Chuckcakes" (cupcakes made with devils food cake mix, of course) will be served after the presentation.

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“Insects, the Little Things that Run the Earth: A Celebration of Life on Earth in Conjunction with International Darwin Day”

Ashland Community and Technical College, College Drive, LRC Teleconference Room 1400 College drive, Ashland, United States

This lecture is part of the "Celebration of Arts and Sciences Seminar Series" at Ashland Community and Technical College and will be delivered by Biology Instructor, Dr. Logan Minter. The lecture will be held on the College Drive Campus in the LRC Teleconference Room and will begin at 4:00 pm. All students, staff, and community … Continued

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“Why Do People Reject Good Science?”

Innovation Cube (CSI 282) Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, United States

A lecture by Dr. Eugenie Scott, National Center for Science Education, Innovation Cube (CSI 282), Trinity University, 7:30 pm, February 10, 2016. Please join us for Charles Darwin's birthday cake in the Innovation Lounge (CSI 256) at 7:00 pm. Also view our display at Coates Library, Third Floor, February 8-12.

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The Darwin Day Lecture 2016 | How Darwinian is cultural evolution? | Thom Scott-Phillips

Lindisfarne Room, Newcastle University Kings Road Centre, Newcastle, United Kingdom

The suggestion that culture changes in broadly Darwinian ways goes back to Darwin himself, who suggested that his explanation of species change might also apply to language change. However the idea of studying culture in Darwinian terms fell out of favour for most of the 20th-century, after some early anthropologists misused Darwin's ideas, for instance … Continued

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Bar de Ciències: L’Antropocè

Octubre CCC Sant Ferran 12, Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Amb motiu de la publicació del núm. 411 de Saó sobre polítiques ambientals valencianes, diàleg amb l'expert en sostenibilitat i ecòleg Andreu Escrivà. Modera: Reis Juan, periodista

DARWIN DAY – NATURAL SELECTION

KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY 9 AMMOCHOSTOU, LARNACA, KITI, Cyprus

PLANETARIUM PROGRAM DARWIN DAY – NATURAL SELECTION (EN)

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INTERNATIONAL DARWIN DAY

KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY 9 Ammochostou, Kiti, Larnaca, Larnaca, Cyprus

February, 10 19:00 PLANETARIUM PROGRAM DARWIN DAY – NATURAL SELECTION (EN)

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Countering Darwin’s Crtitics: Correcting Creationist Complaints with Aron Ra

Esch Hurvis Room, Warch Campus Center, Lawrence University 711 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI, United States

In honor of Darwin Day, CTHULU will be presenting well-known atheist activist Aron Ra, who will be dismantling ill-informed criticisms of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Aron Ra is the Texas state director of American Atheists, host of the Ra-Men Podcast, a public speaker, science educator, video producer, blogger, and vlogger. "Darwin's critics have historically … Continued

Aliens and cavemen – let’s talk

Collegium Humanisticum, Nicolaus Copernicus University ul. Władysława Bojarskiego 1, Toruń, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland

Have you ever wondered whether it's possible to communicate having to shape a completely new language? Students taking part in an iterated learning experiment showing the linguistic code evolution will have a chance to see the creation of a bridge between aliens and cavemen just in 2 hours! The event is organised under the auspices … Continued

Lets play to be scientists. 2th Darwin Day in the Center of Cuba.

Cuabal Loma de "Los Güiros" Callejón de Los Patos km 3, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

Last February 11th, Biology students, teachers and researchers, alongside children and teachers of a rural primary school celebrated the International Darwin Day using pleasure, adventures and role-plays. They visited a patch of endemic flora recently discovered near the children's school. During the visit, the Biology students and teachers were talking about threatness and social importance … Continued

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Day of Discovery

I will be digging 500 million year old trilobites

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1º DARWIN DAY BELÉM

ICB UFPA Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01 - Guamá. CEP 66075-110. Caixa postal 479. , BELÉM, PARÁ, Brazil

No dia 12 de fevereiro a comunidade científica comemora o nascimento de Charles Darwin! E para comemorar esse dia, nada melhor do que nos juntarmos para discutir ciência! Por isso, nós do Lagen Ufpa organizamos o primeiro Darwin Day do Icb Ufpa ! Esperamos contar com a presença de todos. Aguardem atualizações sobre a programação. … Continued

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24-Hour Reading of Origin of Species

Dolan Science Center, 2nd Floor, West 1 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights, OH, United States

Students, Staff, Faculty, and our Community read, "The Origin of Species" nonstop for 22 hours, to celebrate the birthday and contributions of Sir Charles Darwin.

USF Darwin Day 2016

C.W. Bill Young Hall C.W. Bill Young Hall, Tampa, FL 33617, Tampa

In celebration of Darwin’s enduring contributions, our multi-disciplinary group has hosted outside speakers and workshops to increase understand and awareness of the theory of evolution. This year, we are happy to host Dr. Gillian Barker, Assistant Professor at the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, University of Western Ontario, Canada. She will give several lectures including: “Human … Continued

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Celebrate Darwin Day at the Idaho Museum of Natural History

Idaho Museum of Natural History 698 E Dillon St, Pocatello , ID, United States

Last chance to see the Evolving Idaho! exhibit before it goes extinct! Open house hosted by the ISU scientists who helped develop the Evolving Idaho! exhibit at the Idaho Museum of Natural History. Celebrate International Darwin Day by exploring evolution in Idaho's organisms.

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Día de Darwin 2016

Unnamed Venue Carrera 52 Nº 73 - 75 , Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Dos charlas magistrales y un Foro entre cuatro panelistas Charlas: - "Las formas de las flores: Darwin y los modelos genéticos contemporáneos" Invitado: Natalia Pabón-Mora, MSc. y Ph.D de la Universidad de Nueva York. Trabaja con biología del desarrollo de plantas. Grupo EVO-DEVO en plantas. Profesora Instituto de Biología Universidad de Antioquia. - "La evolución … Continued

Evolution of the Human Brain and Mind

St. Joseph County Public Library 304 S. Main St., South Bend, IN, United States

Come join us at 6:00 as we finish the Charles Darwin story we started in January. At 6:30, Dr. Mark Reimers, a professor of neuroscience at Michigan State University, will give a presentation on evolution via Skype. Dr. Reimers will answer questions following his presentation.

Darwin Day- Happy Hour with Francesco Petretti

St.Sebatian Hall Piazza dei Costanti, 7, Camerino, Italy

Happy Hour with Francesco Petretti, the famous naturalist, with the Conference about "Wild Italy" and the visit in the Science Museum exhibition.

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L’evoluzione è ovunque: vedere il mondo con gli occhi di Darwin

Bar La Gazzetta Via Zamboni, 26, Bologna, Italy

Anche quest'anno Café Scientifique Bologna celebra il #DarwinDay! Nel caffé scientifico dell'11 febbraio avremo con noi Marco Ferrari, biologo e giornalista, autore del libro l'Evoluzione è ovunque (Codice, 2015) La teoria darwiniana dell’evoluzione – una delle intuizioni più rivoluzionarie nella storia dell’uomo – anche se per molti rimane chiusa nei laboratori e negli articoli scientifici, … Continued

The Volcanoes of the Galapagos and the Evolution of Life

Virginia Tech Museum of Geosciences 2062 Derring Hall, 1405 Perry Street, Blacksburg, VA, United States

Virginia Tech Museum of Geosciences Public Lecture presented by Dr. Esteban Gazel. Dr. Gazel studies volcanic activity and associated magma plumes. This talk will focus on how volcanoes from the Galapagos plume closed the isthmus in Central America, made a new continental mass, triggered glaciations, and affected the evolution of life (even human evolution) on … Continued

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Darwin Day Tennessee

Cox Auditorium 1408 Middle Drive, Knoxville, TN, United States

Celebrate Darwin Day 2016: Paleontology. Come learn about what fossils can tell us about our evolutionary journey. We are delighted to host Dr. Neil Shubin, who discovered one of the world's most important transitional fossils, Tiktaalik.

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Take a Selfie with Charlie!

Beaner's Coffeehouse 324 North Central Ave, Duluth, MN, United States

Listen to singers, poets, and others celebrating Charles Darwin's contributions to science and have your picture taken with a life-size cut-out.

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Darwin Day Birthday Bash

Barclay's American Grille 1120 Pleasant St., Oak Park, IL, United States

End of the Line Humanists' 3rd annual Darwin Day celebration. Join us for our premier social event of the year. Short evolution-themed presentations and D Day activities. Appetizers and pop, games and prizes, birthday cake!

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Why Evolution is True

Durham Research Center (Main Auditorium) South 45th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Speaker: Brad Ericson, Ph.D -- professor of Biology at University of Nebraska at Kearney

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SCIENCE AT THE PUB: viruses and pandemics / CIENCIA EN EL BAR: de virus y pandemias

Bar ID Punto Cero Jarauta, 28, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain

Microbiologist Ignacio López Goñi addresses a talk on viruses, pandemics and the importance of scientific study and evolution. "Science at the Pub" is a monthly event organised by the Club de Amigos de la Ciencia de Navarra, devoted to scientific knowledge in an informal site.

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Cómete el Museo: Darwin y la evolución de la tapa

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales c/ José Gutiérrez Abascal, 2, Madrid, Spain

Si corre, nada o vuela, a la cazuela. Esta podría haber sido la máxima de Charles Darwin, posiblemente el científico más importante de la historia de la humanidad, que recorrió todo el mundo descubriendo su exótica fauna... y comiéndosela. Seguiremos los pasos de Charles, que degustó animales como ñandú, puma, búho o armadillo.

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Darwin Day @ BSU

DMF Building at Bridgewater State University 24 Park Ave., Bridgewater, MA, United States

The Department of Biological Sciences, the Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE), and the Class of ’42 lecture series are excited to announce the preliminary schedule for our inaugural Darwin Day celebration. Our event will take place on Friday, February 12th, 2016, in Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Buildon's Atrium, Auditorium, and 2nd … Continued

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Darwin Day

Nicholls State University 316 Cental Lafourche Drive, Thibodaux , LA, United States

A collaborative effort between the Secular Student Alliance at Nicholls State University, Biology Society, and Tri Beta to celebrate the birthday of Darwin

Darwin Day Celebration at the University of Pittsburgh Bradford

Mukaiyama University Room - University of Pittsburgh Bradford 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA, United States

Darwin Day Speaker Tammy Wells - Thursday, February 11th 6:30pm Student posters and door prizes - Friday, February 12th 11am to 3pm Darwin Birthday Cake - Friday, February 12th Noon Nature walk with master gardener - Friday, February 12th 12:15pm

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Darwin Fest

Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada 3917 Playitas Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada 3917 Playitas, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

Conferences about the major theories of Darwin: Natural Selection and Sexual Selection.

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Happy Darwin

in Iran, we can't have a public festival for Darwin. but have a site and publishing issue for celebrate this day and Darwin.

Darwin Correspondence Project – New Website!

http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/ , United Kingdom

The Darwin Correspondence Project have launched a new website with loads of new content to celebrate Darwin Day 2016! http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/

DARWIN POEM

To mark Darwin Day the UK writers organisation 26 has released a poem inspired by Darwin's home in Kent, UK. This is a piece by Philip Parker inspired by Darwin's Sandwalk and part of the 26 Postcodes project (a postcode is a UK zip code) reflecting on 26 places. See: http://26postcodes.org.uk/listing/philip-parker-br6-7jt/ and explore #26postcodes

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Darwin Weekend At Brasov Zoo

Zoo Brasov str. Brazilor 1, Brasov, Brasov, Romania

Charles Darwin's birthday will be celebrated in Romania as well! Various activities will take place at The Brasov Zoo in order to promote this event of utmost importance. For three days, between 9 am. and 17 pm. at the "Darwin Weekend At The Braşov Zoo ", visitors can attend workshops, exhibitions and conferences open to … Continued

Darwin Day at Novomundo School

COC NM Avenida Marechal Mallet, 392, Praia Grande, Sao Paulo, Brazil

No dia, evento será realizado via internet, devido ao feriado de Carnaval. Haverá continuação das comemorações no dia 15/02/2016, na escola. On the day, event will be held via internet , because of the Carnival holiday . There will be continuation of the celebrations on 02/15/2016 at school.

USF Darwin Day Lecture 2

FAO 248 Faculty Office Bldg, Tampa, United States

In celebration of Darwin’s enduring contributions, our multi-disciplinary group has hosted outside speakers and workshops to increase understand and awareness of the theory of evolution. This year, we are happy to host Dr. Gillian Barker, Assistant Professor at the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, University of Western Ontario, Canada. She will give several lectures including: “Human … Continued

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Darwin’s Annual Birthday Celebration

GFHS 3002 Centennial Rd., Santa Ana, CA, United States

Mrs. Maclean's Introductory Freshman Biology classes at Godinez Fundamental High School will be incorporating lessons in evolution to coincide with a cake and ice cream party to celebrate the giant at the center of all biology.

Zilele Evolutiei

Libraria Humanitas de la Cismigiu Bd. Regina Elisabeta 58, Bucuresti, Bucharest, Romania

In weekendul 12-14 februarie echipa ASUR va invita la ”Zilele Evolutiei”. In fiecare zi va fi abordat un alt apect al evolutiei, in cadrul unor intalniri cu public, gazduite de Libraria Humanitas de la Cismigiu.

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Celebrating our university’s namesake

Mal Nairn Auditorium Charles Darwin University, Ellengowan Dr, Casuarina, Darwin, NT, Australia

Address: The role of suicide, insanity and sandstone in the naming of Darwin (Australia), by Tom Pauling AO QC

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Darwin Day Q&A

a live question and answer tweet-up for the public being held on twitter starting at 10 am EST / 3pm GMT, Friday, 12 February. Questions about evolution and about Darwin himself will be answered by two evolutionary biologists and a Darwin expert!

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Insetos Sociais: mundos em miniatura

Museu de Zoologia da USP Avenida Nazaré, 481, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Oficina temática com Joice Constantini, MZUSP no espaço interativo

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DARWIN DAY

Castello di Rivoli Piazzale Mafalda di Savoia, Rivoli, TO, Italy

Dodici febbraio, tempo di Darwin Day, l’appuntamento annuale che cade nel compleanno di Charles Darwin, il naturalista britannico nato il 12 febbraio 1809 che con la teoria dell’evoluzione ha cambiato la lettura degli eventi del mondo naturale. La missione di International Darwin Day è di ispirare le persone in tutto il mondo a riflettere e … Continued

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CCVII ANIVERSARIO DEL NATALICIO DE CHARLES ROBERT DARWIN

Video Aula/Jardin Darwin Camino Ing. Ramón Padilla Sánchez #2100, Predio Las Agujas, Zapopan, Jalisco, México. , Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Conmemorando el 207 aniversario del natalicio de Charles R. Darwin y dentro de los eventos mundiales que se realizarán, los profesores de la División de Cs Biológicas y ambientales del Centro Universitario de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias de la Universidad de Guadalajara hemos organizado un evento en donde recordaremos y conmemoraremos la vida del padre … Continued

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Darwin Day

Laguna Creek High School 9050 Vicino Dr, Elk Grove, CA, United States

Come celebrate Darwin's birthday.

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Darwin Day at Campus Teva, Tel Aviv University

Tel Aviv University 50 Brodezky st., Tel Aviv, Israel

Lecture, Show & Tell, guided tours at the botanical and Zoological gardens at Tel Aviv University

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Darwin Day Lecture at SFA

Miller Science Building, room 139 Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX, United States

Seminar presentation in honor of Darwin's Birthday. Speaker: Prof. Gil Rosenthal Title: Mate choice and its consequences: genomic and behavioral insights from natural hybrid zones

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Darwin Day

North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, United States

Join us to explore how the wondrous force of Natural Selection has shaped the patterns of diversity among vertebrates, invertebrates, and plant communities. Mark your calendar for this talk on Darwin Day, the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809. Free. Preregistration required.

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Darwin Day 2016 Morgantown

123 Pleasant St 123 Pleasant St., Morgantown, WV, United States

Join in for a free lunch and hear 2 speakers present sessions to honor Darwin , Science and Reason

Evolving a language

Collegium Humanisticum, Nicolaus Copernicus University ul. Władysława Bojarskiego 1, Toruń, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland

Have you ever considered how it would be like to have a chat with King Alfred the Great? Would it be possible at all? The English language is a great example on how languages evolve. If you have ever tried to read old English poetry, you definitely know that this is not a piece of … Continued

Darwin no Brasil

Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo Avenida Nazaré, 481, Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Contação de histórias e oficina com Marcelo Sato, IBUSP no auditório

Free

A Viagem do Beagle

Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo Avenida Nazaré, 481, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Jogo Interativo com Bruno G Augusta, IBUSP

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CIRSDe – DARWIN DAY

Sala Lauree BLU del Campus Luigi Einaudi Lungo Dora Siena, 100, Torino, Torino, Italy

CIRSDe – Centro Interdisciplinare di Ricerche e Studi delle Donne e di Genere Torino, 12 febbraio 2016 – dalle ore 14.00 alle ore 18.00 Sala Lauree BLU del Campus universitario Luigi Einaudi Lungo Dora Siena, 100 – Torino Darwin Day In collaborazione con Istituto Musicale Città di Rivoli Giorgio Balmas stagione Rivolimusica 2015 2016 Dipartimento … Continued

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Ausflug in die Evolution

Unnamed Venue Martin-Luther-King-Platz 3, Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Wir gehen mit der Familie ins Zoologische Museum Hamburg - an wlechem Ort könnten wir Darwins Geburtstag besser feiern?

DARWIN DAY 2016 – Il Geoparco Globale UNESCO del Beigua e il Museo di Storia Naturale di Genova celebrano insieme il Darwin Day 2016 – Beigua UNESCO Global Geopark and the Natural History Museum of Genoa celebrate the Darwin Day 2016

Museo di Storia Naturale "G. Doria" di Genova Viale Brigata Liguria 9 , Genova, Genova, Italy

In occasione dei festeggiamenti che ogni anno vengono organizzati a livello mondiale per ricordare la data di nascita di Charles Darwin (12 febbraio 1809), l’Ente Parco del Beigua ed il Museo Civico di Storia Naturale “G. Doria” di Genova, in collaborazione con il DISTAV – Università degli Studi di Genova e con ADM – Associazione … Continued

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Darwin e a origem das espécies: uma grande ideia num grande livro

Creche Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

Este ano iremos celebrar Darwin e o seu legado com crianças do pré-escolar, numa divertida e colorida viagem pelo globo, pelas diferenças e semelhanças entre animais e por um livro que mudou a nossa forma de olhar para os seres vivos. Porque é muito bom aprender a brincar! . Darwin and the origin of species: … Continued

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Darwin Day in the Institute of Cytology and Genetics

Institute of Cytology and Genetics 2 Koptyuga Ave, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation

1. Invited lecture "Darwin and Evolution in Russian Poetry" by Ivan Poltoratsky 2. Poem "Charlesdarwinman" by Pavel Nikulin 3. Happening "Charles Darwin superstar" by students of National Research University of Novosibirsk

Darwin’s Birthday celebration

Illusions Western Carolina University, Cullowhee., NC, United States

James Costa of WCU will speak on "The Development of Darwin's Evolutionary Thinking" at 5:30 p.m. James Costa of WCU will speak on "The Development of Darwin's Evolutionary Thinking" at 5:30 p.m. There will be pizza at 5:00 p.m., and you are invited to bring artifacts for the "Form and Function" game, engage with evolution … Continued

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“SCRITTO NELLE OSSA – La scienza racconta il passato di Castiglione”

Sala Conferenze Castello di Conversano Piazza Castello , Conversano, Italy

Venerdì 12 Febbraio l'Associazione Polyxena organizza "Scritto nelle ossa - La scienza racconta il passato di Castiglione", presso la sala convegni del Castello di Conversano (secondo piano del Polo Museale) alle ore 16:00. L'evento, aperto a tutti, presenterà i risultati scaturiti dalle indagini scientifiche, antropologiche e paleo-patologiche compiute finora dal Laboratorio di Antropologia dell'Università di … Continued

Evoluzioni. Tra santi, pirati e navigatori.

Aula Capitò viale Delle Scienze, 7, Palermo, PA, Italy

Alla ricerca del filo verde che lega la patrona di Palermo Rosalia Sinibaldi, il bucaniere secentesco William Dampier e certe "adorabili teorie", in bilico tra scienza e religione.

Arte Viva

Palazzo Liborio Romano Piazza Indipendenza 23, Patù, Lecce, Italy

Il progetto "Arte Viva" si propone di coinvolgere artisti, associazioni locali, esperti, professionisti e tutti gli interessati, per promuovere e far conoscere l'importanza dell'ambiente naturale, ed in particolare di diffondere il messaggio della salvaguardia della biodiversità, della tutela delle erbe spontanee e della lotta alla manipolazione genetica dei semi. In pratica, l'evento si svolgerà come … Continued

День Дарвина в Кочерге

Антикафе Кочерга ул. Большая Дорогомиловская, д.5к2, Москва, Москва, Russian Federation

По этому случаю мы, рациональное антикафе "Кочерга" и сообщество LessWrong.ru, совместно с Катей Зверевой из Общества Скептиков и Александром Панчиным из фонда "Эволюция" подготовили для вас лекторий (начало в 19:15) и пре-пати с играми (начало в 17:00). 17:00 Играем в "Эволюцию", настольную игру про разнообразие видов и естественный отбор. 18:00 Турнир по Дилемме Заключённого, проблеме … Continued

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Milner Centre for Evolution Inaugural Darwin Day Lecture

BRLSI 16-18 Quen Square , Bath, United Kingdom

Professor Michael Benton, FRS will speak on "Darwin, and why he is so often misunderstood". This lecture, which is open to the public, will be held at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution.

The ASU Center for Evolution & Medicine Presents: “The Evolution of Goodness, Justice and Empathy” with Dr. Lee Dugatkin

Biodesign Auditorium B105 727 E. Tyler St., Tempe, AZ, United States

Lecture begins at 5:30pm, Reception to follow at 6:30pm. Please RSVP at the link below. The Evolution of Goodness, Justice and Empathy We humans often display acts of kindness and generosity. As it turns out, nonhumans are also good to one another, sacrificing to help those around them. But why? Why do both humans and … Continued

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Portland State University’s Biological Investigations and Outreach (BIO) Presents: “Endless, Beautiful, Wonderful Evolution” with Dr. Kiki Sanford

Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom Portland State University, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

Dr. Kiki Sanford is a neurophysiologist by training and currently runs the This Week in Science radio program. Join Biology Investigation & Outreach to hear Dr. Kiki speak about genetics, evolution, and the future in celebration of Darwin's 207th birthday! 5:30pm Science Communication Panel 6:00pm Keynote Address with Dr. Kiki 7:00pm Q&A Session Location: Smith … Continued

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Darwin Day 2016: “L’evoluzione dell’aperitivo. Dal vino ippocratico alle polibibite futuriste”

Loco's Bar via Valbusa grande, 7, Rovereto, Trento, Italy

Darwin Day 2016 a Rovereto 12.02.2016 - 14.02.2016 Tre diversi eventi per festeggiare insieme il giorno di nascita di Charles Darwin _______________________________ Il mondo con gli occhi di Darwin venerdì 12 febbraio ore 18 presso il bar Loco's (Rovereto, Tn) Lino Ometto e Omar Rota-Stabelli, ricercatori della Fondazione Edmund Mach, presentano la conferenza "L'evoluzione dell'aperitivo. … Continued

Dalle Galápagos alla Campania

WWF Sannio Via Nicola Ciletti, 32, Benevento, Benevento, Italy

Dai Fringuelli di Darwin agli anfibi e rettili della Campania, un viaggio nel tempo tra natura e scienza. Una collaborazione tra WWF Sannio e ARDEA.

Drafts for Darwin!

Wildcard Brewing - Tied House 1321 Butte St, Redding, CA, United States

Celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday and enjoy a local beer at Redding's second annual Drafts for Darwin!

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Darwindagen: evolusjon med Erik Tunstad

Human-Etisk Forbund Brugata 19, Oslo, Norway

Human-Etisk Forbund i Oslo inviterer til foredrag med Erik Tunstad for å markere Darwin-dagen 12. februar. Har du noen gang tenkt over hva en skog egentlig er? Uten evolusjon ville en skog bare vært en tilfeldig samling trær som nådde oss midt på leggen. Livet slik vi kjenner det – fuglene som synger, blomstene på … Continued

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Darwin Day Dinner at Denny’s

Denny's 2894 South Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI 54304, United States

Humanist in Green Bay Wisconsin will meet in the Packer Room at the Denny’s Restaurant at 2894 South Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI 54304 at 5:30 PM on February 12, 2015, Darwin Day, Darwin Day is important to Humanists as a celebration of the power of logic and truth in human progress. Charles Darwin and … Continued

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International Darwin Day Bryan-College Station 6 – 8:45 pm 12 February 2016

301 Rudder Tower 401 Joe Routt Blvd, College Station, TX, United States

A Forum on Darwin’s Life and Contributions Art Exhibit: 6 to 7pm 12 February 2016 Rudder Tower 302 Artist: Calder Kamin (calderkamin.com) Forum: We will hear from four prominent TAMU Professors that have devoted their life’s work to the study of evolution (three will present 15-minute talks and one will moderate a panel discussion and … Continued

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Darwin Day birthday party

Scarecrow Video scrng rm Roosevelt Way, Seattle, WA, United States

Evening party where we eat, socialize and play the game called Spin the Beagle.

SWAC Darwin Day

Rosie McCann's Irish Pub 1220 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz's Skeptics Without A Cause (SWAC) are celebrating Darwin's birthday! We are meeting in the lounge area at Rosie's, drinks and food are available at the bar.

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DARWIN DAY CELEBRATION 2016

Manchester Conference Centre 78 Sackville Street , Manchester, District of Columbia, United Kingdom

Stalls and exhibitions from the Arts and Sciences and local schools-6-10pm, admission FREE. 7.30pm Darwin Day Lecture Dr Susanne Shultz "Religion, Cooperation and pro-Sociality - Are Religious People More Cooperative?

£6.47

Darwin Day em Osasco

Escola de Artes de Osasco Rua Tenente Avelar Pires de Azevedo, 360 , Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil

documentary exhibition about Charles Darwin and discussio about the topic.

Darwin Day Dinner 2016

University House 1 Balmain Crescent, Acton, Weetangera, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Guest speaker: Emeritus Professor Stephen Boyden AM, internationally acknowledged pioneer of the study of 'biohistory' which considers the relationship between human culture and biological processes, focussing on the health of humans and ecosystems. His books are based on Darwinian evolution.

$50

The First Mass Extinction of Complex life

Noel Ryan Auditorium, Central Library 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, , Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

The First Mass Extinction of Complex life By Marc Laflamme Chemical and Physical Sciences, UTM The 540 Ma (million years ago) Cambrian Explosion represents the greatest expansion in early animal diversity on Earth. However, what is seldom realized is that this event was preceded by a diverse suite of large complex multicellular organisms: the Ediacara … Continued

Darwin Day Dinner

Fiddler's Hearth 127 N Main St, South Bend, IN, United States

Come join the Humanist Forum at Fiddler's Hearth to celebrate Darwin Day! You can find us in the back in the Beer Garden.

Recent Developments in Natural Selection Would Please Darwin

Secular Hub 3100 Downing #C, Denver, CO, United States

Join us to celebrate Darwin Day and the Hub's 4th birthday celebration! We will have a series of short talk/discussions starting at 6:30pm and then our keynote address will begin at 7:30pm by Professor Jeff Mitton. Stay for cake and meet Jeff after! Darwin made many contributions, but none had more impact on science and … Continued

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Darwin Day 2016

Saskatchewan Science Centre 2903 Powerhouse Drive, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

CFI Regina is hosting a family friendly Darwin Day Celebration at the Saskatchewan Science Centre. Come join us for crafts, games, videos and participatory presentations all focused on Evolution! (There might even be a little magic!) Celebrate with us at this free event with cupcakes in honour of Charles Darwin's birthday. Please note: The exhibit … Continued

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Central Colorado Humanists celebrate Darwin Day 2016!

Salida Community Center 305 F St, Salida, CO, United States

Darwin Day 2016!  In commemoration of Charles Darwin's 207th birthday and his contributions to science, Central Colorado Humanists will host our annual birthday party!  “What Darwin Never Knew”, a 120-minute video, will be presented at 6:30 PM on Friday, February 12 at the Salida Community Center.  During a brief intermission, light refreshments will be served, and discussion will … Continued

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Charles Darwin vs. Noah and the Ark — a celebration of Darwin Day!

Baltimore Ethical Society 306 W. Franklin St., Baltimore, MD, United States

Celebrate the Theory of Evolution on February 12th, the birthday of Charles Darwin! Join the Baltimore Coalition of Reason for a potluck dinner and to hear a talk by Fred Edwords! When: Friday, February 12, 6:30-9:30 pm (doors open 6:15 pm) Where: Baltimore Ethical Society, 306 W. Franklin St. Potluck signup: https://goo.gl/7CVtxk Facebook: https://fb.com/events/151789488533765/ Meetup: … Continued

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The Darwin Day Lecture 2016 | Evolution and atheism: best friends forever? | Jerry Coyne

Logan Hall, Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way, London, United Kingdom

About Jerry Coyne Jerry A. Coyne, Ph.D is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Chicago and a member of both the Committee on Genetics and the Committee on Evolutionary Biology. Coyne received a B.S. in Biology from the College of William and Mary. He then earned a Ph.D. … Continued

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Darwin Day

University of Nicosia 46 Avenue Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus

Cyprus Humanists celebrate Darwin Day! Friday 12th February at 7pm @Univeristy of Nicosia.

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IISER-M Voyage of the Beagle

IISER Mohali Knowledge City, Sector 81, Manauli, Sahibzada Ajit Singh , Mohali, Mohali, India

3 day celebration. Talks, games, + all night fun. And GBBC.

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Public Lecture: Bird Evolution – From Dinosaurs to DNA

Lesar Law Building Auditorium Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, United States

Celebrate the 11th Annual Darwin Week at SIU with this public lecture. It's presented by Dr. Scott V. Edwards, Curator of Ornithology, with Alexander Agassiz Professor of Zoology in the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University. Reception immediately following.

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Darwin Day/Brasile, scienza e scimmie

Libreria Assaggi via degli Etruschi, 4, Roma, Italy

Festeggiamo il Darwin Day parlando di scienza e delle scoperte fatte sul comportamento dei cebi dai cornetti in Brasile. Accompagnerá l´evento un aperitivo brasiliano, preparato con le ricette che vengono dalla tradizione locale delle regioni in cui i cebi convivono con l´uomo. Durante la serata ci sará la proiezione del documentario "Uomini e Scimmie nel … Continued

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Darwin-dagen

Unnamed Venue Ansnes brygger, Ansnes , Hitra, Norway

Vi i Human-Etisk Forbund ønsker å feire Darwins bidrag til å fremme kritisk tenkning. Dagen markeres for å fremme Darwins bidrag til evolusjonsbiologi, og framfor alt vitenskap i sin alminnelighet. Innholdet i kvelden er en variant innenfor konseptet HUMbar, med quiz og sosialt samvær med andre humanister og likesinnende. Arrangementet er åpent for alle. Be … Continued

Darwin Day Evolution Quiz- IIT Kanpur

BSBE Seminar Hall, IIT Kanpur Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Come celebrate Darwin Day with BRaIN(Biological Research and Innovation Network)! Its 207th birth anniversary of Charles Darwin, the leading mind behind evolutionary theory who took the world by storm and challenged long-held scientific and religious beliefs. We are organizing the 'Evolution Quiz' to celebrate Darwin's legacy. Come join us if you want to show off … Continued

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Darwin Day in Heidelberg

Heidelberg Alte Brücke Alte Brücke, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Evening gathering on the Old Bridge in Heidelberg, hosted by local scientists. Cookies will be served and participants are asked to bring drinks of their preference.

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DARWIN E I GRILLI

Teatroinscatola lungotevere degli artigiani 14, Roma, Roma, Italy

“DARWIN E I GRILLI” di Gioia Fiorella Mariani, Era Nuova Edizioni --- G. F. Mariani, scenografa dal 1957 per la lirica, la prosa e il cinema, in Italia, Francia, Belgio, Stati Uniti, Canada, Australia e Giappone. Per maggiori informazioni sulla lettura di "Darwin e i Grilli": www.teatroinscatola.it

Darwin Day 2016

Life Sciences Building 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, United States

Celebrate Charles Darwin’s birthday with a FREE evolution education event for all K-12 teachers. At this event, you can: attend workshops, enter drawings for books and prizes, sign up for the monthly book club, network with other educators and scientists, take your picture with Darwin, and enjoy some birthday cake. This year’s Darwin Day celebration … Continued

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Darwin Day: Celebration of Evolution

Morrill Hall 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

University of Nebraska – Lincoln, School of Biological Sciences Graduate students invite you to participate in activities celebrating Darwin. These activities are being done as part of investigate: Second Saturday Science Lab at Morrill Hall. Come explore the museum to learn about evolution. While most activities are designed for children, adults are welcome to come … Continued

Darwin Day with the WA Young Naturalists

Point Walter Honour Ave, Bicton, WA, Australia

Join us at Point Walter, Perth, Western Australia for a morning of fun family-friendly nature-based activities and celebrate Darwin Day with a picnic in the park.

Darwin Celebration Days

Trailside Museum 738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest, IL, United States

Celebrate this Naturalist's Birthday with our naturalists at Trailside Museum. Join us as we explore evolution, adaptation, and survival through videos, displays and activities.

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VerCiencia Darwin Day at Catavento Cultural | Mostra VerCiência Dia de Darwin no Catavento (13 – 14 FEV)

Catavento Cultural Av. Mercúrio, S/N - Brás, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Screening of films previously shown at the VerCiencia International Exhibition of Science on TV at the auditorium of Catavento Cultural, the largest and most visited science museum in Sao Paulo. MOSTRA VER CIÊNCIA DIA DE DARWIN Nos dias 12 e 13 de Fevereiro o Catavento apresenta a MOSTRA VER CIÊNCIA DIA DE DARWIN. Com sessões gratuitas … Continued

Darwin Day Austin 2016!

University of Texas Pickle Research Center, Commons Learning Center 10100 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX, United States

Center for Inquiry - Austin presents a FREE event to celebrate the 207th anniversary of Darwin’s birth. There will be something for everyone—fun learning activities for children and teens, fascinating lectures and trivia contest for adults, and professional development credit for teachers; plus cake and door prizes! Activities for kids include a fossil dig, scavenger … Continued

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Darwin Day Celebration

College of DuPage Health & Science Bldg 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Lecture and Video

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VerCiencia Darwin Day at Catavento Cultural | Mostra VerCiência Dia de Darwin no Catavento (13 – 14 FEV)

Catavento Cultural Av. Mercúrio, S/N - Brás, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Screening of films previously shown at the VerCiencia International Exhibition of Science on TV at the auditorium of Catavento Cultural, the largest and most visited science museum in Sao Paulo. MOSTRA VER CIÊNCIA DIA DE DARWIN Nos dias 12 e 13 de Fevereiro o Catavento apresenta a MOSTRA VER CIÊNCIA DIA DE DARWIN. Com sessões gratuitas … Continued

Darwin Day Scavenger Hunt for Families at The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History In Washington DC (Event on Saturday February 13th)

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Constitution Ave NW at 10th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Please join us for our 3rd Annual Darwin themed scavenger hunt at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Have your picture taken with Charles Darwin - Thanks to artist Carl Buell! Let the wild rumpus begin! Our event will begin with an Impromptu meet and greet, then together we will make our very own Charles … Continued

Saskatoon 2016 Darwin Day Celebration!

Frances Morrison Public Library 311 - 23rd St. E., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

February 12th is the birthday of Charles Darwin, and "Darwin Day" is a global celebration of science and reason. This will be the 8th celebration in Saskatoon and the 6th year that the Saskatchewan Minister of Education has recognised February 12 as Darwin Day in Saskatchewan! The Saskatoon Skeptics and Centre for Inquiry Saskatoon are … Continued

DARWIN DAY | DIA de DARWIN – VerCiência no Museu do Amanhã (Rio)

Museu do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow) Praça Mauá, 1 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A Mostra VerCiência, que desde 16 de janeiro vem oferecendo ao público do Museu do Amanhã exibições gratuitas de programas de TV sobre temas científicos, chega neste sábado, dia 13, à sua última edição com uma sessão especial em comemoração ao Dia de Darwin. O aniversário de 207 anos de nascimento do naturalista inglês – … Continued

Sacramento Darwin Day 2016

John Smith Hall, La Sierra Community Center 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CA, United States

Collecting Evolution: The 1905–06 Galápagos Expedition that Vindicated Charles Darwin Our speaker this year is paleontologist Matthew J. James, PhD What is Darwin Day? It is a science rush like no other, an annual celebration of scientific inquiry honoring the life and work of the great Charles Darwin (born February 12, 1809), and sponsored worldwide … Continued

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Folia de Darwin

Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo Avenida Nazaré, 481, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Oficina de pintura e montagem de máscaras no Espaço Interativo

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Darwin Day: 11° Darwin Day in Correggio: Humans and Humanoids

Sala Conferenze Palazzo Principi Corso Cavour 7, Correggio RE, Italy

Humans and humanoids In the near future man will live and work with robots built as his image and likeness, increasingly sophisticated in the cognitive and emotional aspects. A fascinating perspective that raises unavoidable questions which we must be ready to answer. We have in our country an institute of high international level, the IIT … Continued

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Darwin Day – Lipari V edizione

Gattopardo Park Hotel via Isabella Conti, Lipari, Messina, Italy

Siamo giunti alla V edizione del Darwin Day di Lipari. Anche quest'anno saremo ospiti della sala congressi del Gattopardo Park Hotel per un pomeriggio all'insegna della scienza, della cultura, della biodiversità e della laicità. Ecco il programma: Maria Clara Martinelli - Cosa bolle in pentola? Il cibo nella preistoria e protostoria. Tommaso La Mantia - … Continued

Darwin Day 2016: “”L’evoluzione è ovunque. Vedere il mondo con gli occhi di Darwin””

Fondazione Museo Civico di Rovereto Borgo S. Caterina 41, Rovereto TN, Trento, Italy

Darwin Day 2016 a Rovereto 12.02.2016 - 14.02.2016 Tre eventi per festeggiare insieme il giorno di nascita di Charles Darwin _______________________________ sabato 13 febbraio ore 18 presso la sala convegni F. Zeni della Fondazione MCR "L'evoluzione è ovunque. Vedere il mondo con gli occhi di Darwin" con Marco Ferrari, giornalista scientifico Ingresso gratuito. Info tel … Continued

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Darwin Day 2016

Rocca Colonna (Sala dei cento passi) Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Castelnuovo di Porto (Roma), Italy

Darwin's life presentation, the journey around the world, theory of evolution, man Darwin. Mendel's laws, DNA.

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8th Annual Darwin Day Dinner

Norwalk Inn & Conference Center 99 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

New to Darwin Day? Like (or love) Science? Interested in learning about evolutionary biology from an extraordinary Yale professor? Enjoy a great party? Then this event is for YOU, and you will LOVE IT!

$62

Dia de Darwin VerCiencia em Tiradentes, MG | Darwin Day VerCiencia in Tiradentes, Minas Gerais

CCYA - Centro Cultural Yves Alves R. Direita, 168 - Centro, Tiradentes, MG, Minas Gerais, Brazil

The event, at the SESI-CCYA Centro Cultural Yves Alves, in the historic city of Tiradentes, in the state of Minas Gerais, will present two BBC films about Darwin, shown at the VerCiencia International Exhibition of Science on TV. O Centro Cultural Yves Alves do SESI (Tiradentes, MG) e o Projeto VerCiencia vão marcar o Dia … Continued

Stand Up for Darwin

Conway Hall 25 Red Lion Square, London, United Kingdom

A fundraising evening of comedy dedicated to Charles Darwin to celebrate his birthday. All money raised will go towards the British Humanist Association's work to promote scientific rationalism, Humanism, and the teaching of evolution in schools. Drinks can be purchased throughout the evening. Acts include: Robin Ince, Sara Pascoe, Jay Foreman, Kate Smurthwaite and Exist … Continued

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Second Saturday Coffeehouse: A Celebration of Darwin Day with RJ Lindsey

Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago 7574 N. Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, United States

Charles Darwin (played by RJ Lindsey) will present a program and slide show chronicling his 5 year voyage to South America and the Galapagos Islands. "Join me in a fantastical journey into the natural world of flamingos and tortoises, fossils and finches, earthquakes and volcanoes and especially of the origin of species." American history comes … Continued

O que Darwin tem a nos dizer?

Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo Avenida Nazaré, 481, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Palestra com Profa Dra Maria Isabel Landim, MZUSP

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Humanist Families Darwin Day Party

Sarasota Jungle Gardens Sarasota, FL, United States

We are meeting at Jungle Gardens in Sarasota - There will be cake and a blue footed booby dance competition RSVP at: meetup website so you can participate in the group rate and so we know how many people to expect. Note: Sarasota Jungle Gardens is not sponsoring our event. We are just meeting up … Continued

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Darwin Celebration Days

Trailside Museum 738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest, IL, United States

Celebrate this Naturalist's Birthday with our naturalists at Trailside Museum. Join us as we explore evolution, adaptation, and survival through videos, displays and activities.

Darwin’s Influence on Religion @ Ethical Culture Society of Westchester

Ethical Culture Society 7 Saxon Wood Rd, White Plains, NY, United States

The relationship between Darwinian evolution and religion is a famously contentious, even hostile one. However, this popular model does not truly get to the heart of the evolution-religion issue. Today we have a well-developed scientific account of religion that sees belief in God arising naturally from mental tools that evolved to serve the survival needs … Continued

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Red Bank Humanists (NJ, USA) to Celebrate Darwin Day with a Presentation by Ron Flannery entitled “Bioethics and Evolution in the 21st Century”

Red Bank Charter School 58 Oakland Street, Red Bank, United States

Mr. Flannery’s talk will include the following topics: • Is evolution still relevant? • Can we, and should we, take over for natural selection? • Is it OK to enhance plants? Animals? Humans? • Is it OK to permanently enhance a species? Ron is retired from 45 years in the computer industry. In that time, … Continued

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Darwin 101: The Wonder of the Cosmos – Sunday Assembly

San Jose Woman's Club 75 S 11th Street, San Jose, CA, United States

Darwin's great insight was to propose a mechanism that species used to change over time. In this era of genomics and space exploration, can these insights be applied to the age-old question: are we alone? Celebrate life and love this month with our Darwin Day assembly on Valentine's Day! Our guest will be Dr Lynn … Continued

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Darwin Day Bagel Brunch with speaker

Albany Community Center 1249 Marin Avenue, Albany, CA, United States

* 14 (Sunday): 11:00 AM —Bagel Brunch: Darwin Day What's up with denial in the science classroom? Minda Berbeco, enthusiastic scientist and staff member of the National Center for Science Education, will be speaking about the challenges when evolution and climate change denials leak into the classroom, and what NCSE and we can do to … Continued

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Taxidermia… o que é isso?

Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo Avenida Nazaré, 481, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Oficina temática com Marcelo Félix e Marina Lima, MZUSP no espaço interativo

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Darwin Day Celebration

2100 Building 2100 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

We Select You, Naturally! Join us on Valentine's Day to celebrate the life and work of Charles Darwin. Our theme this year is Beatles. We are lucky to have Don Ehlen's Insect Safari to explore and a variety of games, crafts and activities for the whole family. Invite your friends to come enjoy this casual … Continued

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Darwin Discovery Day

Michigan State University Museum West Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI, United States

The Michigan State University Museum presents its 12th annual Darwin Discovery Day on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, 1-5 p.m., an afternoon of science, exploration and discovery. Researchers and graduate students from all across MSU are taking part in Darwin Discovery Day to help share their research and education with the public. The theme for this … Continued

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Darwin Day Celebration

Water District Community Room 15500 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA, United States

Humanist Association of Orange County presents Prof. Donald Prothero speaking on "Evolution: What the Fossils Say"

Por que Sexo?

Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo Avenida Nazaré, 481, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Vídeo VerCiência 60 minutos - BBC no Auditório do MZUSP

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Darwin Day 2016: Le relazioni nel mondo animale. Pomeriggio di attività e laboratori

Fondazione Museo Civico di Rovereto Borgo S. Caterina 41, Rovereto TN, Trento, Italy

Le relazioni nel mondo animale domenica 14 febbraio dalle ore 14.30 alle 19.00 presso la Fondazione MCR Un pomeriggio ricco di attività e laboratori per festeggiare il compleanno di Charles Darwin. «Assisti alla schiusa delle uova e alla nascita dei pulcini» Laboratori didattici per i più piccoli (su prenotazione, ore 15 e 17) «Ad ognuno … Continued

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Exhibition: Darwin’s development of the theory of natural selection and the evolution of life.

Montessori School Cra. 20 # 20 A sur - 55, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

The science department of Montessori school would like to invite the school’s community to the exhibition prepared by 11th grade students on Darwin’s development of the theory of natural selection and the evolution of life. This event will take place during Darwin Day, a global celebration that commemorates the anniversary of the birth of Charles … Continued

Parasitoid Wasp: Genetics and Evolution (in Russian: Наездники: генетика и эволюция)

Art-PUB

Наездники — удивительная группа перепончатокрылых, паразитирующая на «вредных» насекомых. Но, как говорится, враг врага — наш друг. Недавние исследования хромосомных наборов позволили обнаружить всесветно распространенные, но остававшиеся неизвестными для науки виды этих насекомых. О том, как наши «друзья» борются с вредителями, чем интересна экология и генетика наездников, об эволюции паразитизма в мире насекомых мы беседуем … Continued

Parasitoid Wasp: Genetics and Evolution (in Russian: Наездники: генетика и эволюция)

Art-PUB 12a, Tereshkova str., Novosibirsk, Russian Federation

Наездники — удивительная группа перепончатокрылых, паразитирующая на «вредных» насекомых. Но, как говорится, враг врага — наш друг. Недавние исследования хромосомных наборов позволили обнаружить всесветно распространенные, но остававшиеся неизвестными для науки виды этих насекомых. О том, как наши «друзья» борются с вредителями, чем интересна экология и генетика наездников, об эволюции паразитизма в мире насекомых мы беседуем … Continued

Darwin’s 206th Birthday Party

Edmund Casey Hall, Room 120 51 Dineen Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Come help us celebrate Darwin's 206th birthday! There will be food and games!

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Vitenkafé: Evolusjon med Erik Tunstad

Scene 5, Lillestrøm kultursenter Kirkegata 11, Lillestrøm, Norway

Nedre Romerike lokallag inviterer til vitenkafé med Erik Tunstad for å markere Darwin-dagen, 16. februar på Scene 5, Lillestrøm kultursenter. Har du noen gang tenkt over hva en skog egentlig er? Uten evolusjon ville en skog bare vært en tilfeldig samling trær som nådde oss midt på leggen. Livet slik vi kjenner det – fuglene … Continued

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SUNY-ESF Evolution Course Poster Viewing for Darwin-Wallace Day

SUNY-ESF Moon Library 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY, United States

SUNY-ESF undergraduate biology majors have produced mini-posters featuring evolutionary biology research from 2015 and 2016. Posters are on display in F. Franklin Moon Library. Members of the general public are welcome.

A Journey of Discovery The Evolution of a Landscape & Paradigm Shift

Naukati Bay School 100 Heather Street , Naukati Bay, AK, United States

Jim Baichtal(FS) is going to speak at the school to the students and community. The Alexander Archipelago, Southeastern Alaska. For years it was thought that glaciers covered much of the coastline of British Columbia and Southeastern Alaska to the edge of the continental margin extending as a large uniform front. Nothing lived along the coast … Continued

Darwin Day: An Evening with a Paleomammalogist

Garfield Heights Library 5409 Turney Rd., Garfield Heights, OH, United States

Center for Inquiry Northeast Ohio is sponsoring a presentation by Professor Darin Croft, PhD of Case Western Reserve University. Darin is an expert in vertebrate paleontology, and his specialty is the evolution of ancient South American mammals. Darwin Day cake will be served!

Darwin i el viatge del Beagle

Unnamed Venue Av. Isabel la Catòlica, 32, L'Hospitalet, Catalonia, Spain

Als 22 anys i de forma gairebé casual Charles Darwin s’embarca al vaixell Beagle, en un viatge que tenia com a objectiu cartografiar la Patagonia, i confirmar que la Bíblia tenia raó. El viatge, que havia de durar un parell d’anys en va durar gairebé cinc (del 27 de desembre de 1831 al 2 de … Continued

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NDSU Darwin Day

NDSU Festival Concert Hall 12th ave N and Bolley Drive, Fargo

A celebration of Darwin's birthday, the theory of evolution and all things Science

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Sharks! Past, Present, and Future

Knight Law Center room 175 1515 Agate St., Eugene, OR, United States

For the first installment, join the Idaho Museum of Natural History’s Leif Tapanila, PhD., for “Buzzsaw Sharks – Catching the Biggest Fish in the Permian Sea.” Giant buzz saw sharks lived along the American West Coast over 250 million years ago, leaving behind their mysterious spiral-shaped fossils. Come hear a fisherman's fascinating tale about scientific … Continued

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Mysteries of the Deep!

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR, United States

From ancient buzz saw sharks to giant sabertooth salmon, Pacific Northwest waters have been home to mysterious animals for millions of years. Bring the family, explore our Buzz Saw Sharks of Long Ago exhibit, and dive into the deep past with with a variety of fun activities!

$10

Phoenix Atheists Meetup Group: Darwin Day Luncheon and Social

c/o North Mountain Visitor Center 12950 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, United States

A "Darwin Day" celebration, to include food, socializing and edutainment in the gathering and company of other "Friends Of Darwin" at the delightful and centrally-located North Mountain Visitor Center. Food, movies and/or videos, conversations about Darwin, Evolution, Science, Religion and more. $8 covers lunch; advanced reservations requested so that sufficient food can be ordered in … Continued

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Darwin Day Lecture and Luncheon

Unitarian Universalist Center 1187 Franklin St (at Geary), San Francisco, CA, United States

Fifth Annual Darwin Day Celebration Feb 21 We will honor Darwin with our annual luncheon and lecture. Dr. Frank Sulloway will speak on Darwin and how his thinking was influenced by his trip to the Galapagos Island. "Darwin and the Galapagos: What Darwin Might Like to Have Known." Darwin's five-week visit to the Galápagos Islands, … Continued

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Darwin Day Celebration with CFI Sunday Skeptics in Brandon, FL

Crispers 11019 Causeway Blvd., Brandon, FL, United States

Darwin Day Celebration at CFI Sunday Skeptics welcomes atheists, secular humanists, and agnostics to network, relax, talk about current events, and about ways to help locals accept and embrace facts over fantasy. We share personal strategies for growth of humanitarian and scientific progress. This will be our Darwin Day Celebration for CFI Sunday Skeptics in … Continued

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Darwin Day Celebration

New Paltz Community Center 3 Veterans Way, NEW PALTZ, NY, United States

At our February 21 meeting we will be celebrating with a video, talks, games for children and a birthday cake.

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Darwin Day Celebration

New Paltz Community Center 3 Veterans Way, NEW PALTZ, NY, United States

At our monthly meeting we will be celebrating with a video, talks, games for children and a birthday cake.

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III Darwin Day no IBUSP

Instituto de Biociências - USP Rua do Matão,277, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Workshop: Com as mãos na massa, divulgando a evolução

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Pittsburgh CFI Celebrates Darwin Day

First Unitarian Church Shadyside 605 Morewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

On February 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the First Unitarian Church Shadyside, 605 Morewood Avenue in Pittsburgh, Walter Carson of the University of Pittsburgh will give a Darwin Day talk to the Center for Inquiry Pittsburgh. He will speak about threats to the eastern deciduous forest biome that are caused by introduced pests, whitetail deer, … Continued

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Darwin Day Talk – Duquesne University

Power Center Ballroom 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Dr. Sarah Tishkoff, University of Pennsylvania African Evolutionary Genomics: a modern look at human genetic diversity

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Sharks! Past, Present, and Future

Knight Law Center room 175 1515 Agate St., Eugene, OR, United States

For the second installment, join shark expert Laura Jordan-Smith, PhD., for ”A Glimpse into the World of Sharks – Exploring Myths & Realities.” Dive deep into the myths and mysteries surrounding modern sharks. Explore what’s known about them, what they can still teach us, and why this information is vital to protecting ocean health.

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3rd Darwin Day at The University of Warsaw

Wydział Biologii UW ul. Miecznikowa 1, Warszawa, mazowieckie, Poland

This year we focus on the dialogue between humanities and biology with the theory of evolution as a link between both fields.

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Darwin Day Luncheon

Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix 627 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa

Meet for lunch at the Humanist Community Center

$10 – $20

Darwin Day Kids

TANTESTORIE Libreria per Bambini e Ragazzi via Ludovico Ariosto 27, Palermo, PA, Italy

Nonno Charles raccontato ai ragazzi da Sandra Marineo (biologa) e da Giorgio Maone (coordinatore UAAR regione Sicilia) circondati da tanti buoni libri.

NYU’s Annual Darwin Day Lecture

NYU CGSB Auditorium 12 Waverly Place, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a one-hour talk by a noted expert, info coming soon

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Darwin Day 2017: Mutation is the Name, Survival Is The Game

ND Heritage Center & State Museum 612 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND, United States

Presentation: Mutation Is The Name, Survival Is The Game -Becky Barnes, Paleontologist, North Dakota Geological Survey MIni-Museum: Compare features of fossils and skeletons from NDGS collections Game: Survival of the Fittest: Create your own organism and see if it survives the pressures of predation, competition, changing environments, and catastrophes Contest: Charles Darwin look-alikes win prizes!

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Darwin Day party

ron's place greenwood area, seattle, WA, United States

Party at my house, good food plus the game called "Spin the Beagle"

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Darwin Week Event: Movie and Celebration

North Syracuse Public Library 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse, NY, United States

Come watch the movie Creation with the CNY Humanists and the rest of the CNY Coalition of Reason! Cupcakes will be served and beards will be worn!

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Celebration of Darwin Day in the Galapagos Islands

Yacht La Pinta Galapagos Islands, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Metropolitan Touring Ecuador celebrates Darwin Day in the Galapagos Islands on board her fleet of expedition vessels MV Santa Cruz II, Yacht La Pinta, and Yacht Isabela II. Throughout the weekend a series of lectures and land visits to areas Charles Darwin explored in the Galapagos will be arranged by our team of Expedition Leaders. … Continued

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Darwin’s Week at the Novosibirsk State University

Novosibirsk State University Pirogova street 1, Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk area, Russian Federation

In order to manifest the great Darwin’s discovery and scientific way of thinking we organize lectures open to the general public at the University venue. «The Origins» is a series of public lectures on the origin of everything given by the Novosibirsk State University scientists. Timescale: February 6th / 18:30 Vladimir Blinov: «The Origin of … Continued

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Darwin Day the Green Bay Central Library

Unnamed Venue 515 Pine St, Green Bay, WI, United States

A fun and educational event. Free and open to the public. Lincoln and Darwin were born on the same day in the same year. What a wonderful and permanent impact they had. Join us and bring the kids for a Darwin Day Celebration on Saturday February 11th beginning at Noon in the lower level meeting … Continued

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R. Muehlenbernd – The Evolution of Coordination, Cooperation, and Communication – A Game-Theoretic Approach

Collegium Humanisticum, Nicolaus Copernicus University ul. Władysława Bojarskiego 1, Toruń, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland

The lecture will take place in room: AB 3.11 Lecture abstract: Evolutionary Game Theory (EGT) was originated as the application of games in evolutionary biology . Subsequently, EGT has been increasingly applied to the study of cultural evolution , ranging from elementary questions such as the evolution of coordinated as well as cooperative behavior among … Continued

Darwin Day Challenge to Evolve a Valentine’s Card

Internet MN, Antarctica

Genolve is holding its annual Darwin Day competition to evolve a Valentine's card. Genolve uses simulated evolution to generate new shapes so you really do evolve them. Submit your entries until midnight on DarwinDay. Submit as many as you want just be sure to register and login or we won't know who you are. The … Continued

L’avantpassat comú universal

Sala Charles Darwin Aulari Interfacultatiu, Campus de Burjassot (Universitat de València), Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés, Burjassot, Spain

Conferència per Luis Delaye (Investigador, Laboratori de Genòmica Evolutiva, Cinvestav, Irapuato, Mèxic)

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Trau la llengua: projecte de microbioma bucal

Octubre CCC Sant Ferran 12, Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Presentació d'un projecte de ciència ciutadana coordinat pel Centre de Regulació Genòmica (CRG, Barcelona)

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“NATURAL SELECTION”

KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY 9 AMMOCHOSTOU, KITI, LARNACA, Cyprus

8 FEBRUARY STARRY BRIDGES KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY 19:00 PLANETARIUM PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL DARWIN DAY MOVIE “NATURAL SELECTION” (EN) TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS OF THE MOON Join Our Spacewalk! Tickets: adults - €5, students €4. INFO & BOOKING: TEL. +357 99991111 9 AMMOCHOSTOU, KITI, 7550, LARNACA

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“Eau de neurone”, un cervell d’olors

Octubre CCC Sant Ferran 12, Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Bar de Ciències amb Carmen Agustín (neurobiòloga de la Universitat de València) i Reis Juan (periodista)

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Darwin Week Event: Discuss the Evolution of gods

Al's Wine and Whiskey 321 South Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY, United States

Join the Syracuse Atheists and the rest of the CNY Coalition of Reason for casual, thoughtful conversation, a bit of off-beat humor, and a chance to discuss the "evolution of gods."

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Evolution Explored

The Square The Square, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom

A new outdoor exhibition of 40 images by Magnum photographers will explore Charles Darwin’s legacy in modern society. Inspired by Darwin’s links to Shrewsbury, the exhibition reflects on man’s progression through technology, changes in society, environmental concerns, scientific discoveries, and the historical events which have shaped the world we live in today. Traversing the globe … Continued

DARWIN AT A SCIENCE SLAM

School number 21 ul. Timiryazeva, 51, Ulyanovsk, Russian Federation

It's an educational event for students which aims to illustrate Darwin's theory "The origin of species" and inspire intersubject connections. Members of scientific school society "Global Science" will organise a Science Slam with elements of historical reconstruction and Darwin will be represented.

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Hour of discoveries «Who was the grandmother of a crocodile?»/Час открытий «Кем была бабушка крокодила?»

Детская библиотека №4 ул. Жилина, 44, Тольятти, Russian Federation

Читатели познакомятся с фактами биографии Чарлза Дарвина – одарённого натуралиста, путешественника и исследователя. В зале электронных ресурсов ребятам покажут мультипликационный фильм «Дарвин и теория эволюции» (французский мультсериал «Жили-были... первооткрыватели»). Дети узнают о том, как на протяжении многих лет учёный обдумывал загадку происхождения видов, пока не установил механизм эволюции, объясняющий, как многообразие живых существ, так и … Continued

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Darwin Day

Colégio Objetivo Jarinu Estrada Edgard Máximo Zambotto, Jarinu, São Paulo (state), Brazil

Sixth-graders at elementary school, between ages 11 and 12 years, with the help from the Biology teacher, prepared for the very first time an exhibition to celebrate Darwin Day. In addition to seeing the exhibition, the other students of the school, will watch a documentary on the life and legacy of Charles Darwin.

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Hour of knowledge «In the footsteps of Charles Darwin»/Час знаний «По следам Чарльза Дарвина»

Детская библиотека №15 ул. Фрунзе, 16, Тольятти, Russian Federation

Дети узнают об одном из известнейших и важнейших научных путешествий в истории - кругосветном плавании Чарлза Дарвина. С помощью детской странички сайта «Чарлз Дарвин и Эволюция» посетители зала электронных ресурсов узнают, кто такой Чарльз Дарвин, что такое эволюция и какое значение имеет эволюционная теория. Участники отправятся в воображаемую экспедицию из порта города Девонпорт. На корабле … Continued

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The scientific “legacy” of Filippo De Filippi

University of Turin DBios Via Accademia Albertina, 13, Torino, Italy

On the 150th anniversary of the death of the Italian zoologist Filippo De Filippi (9th February 1867), the Turin Museum of Natural History (Museo Regionale di Scienze Natuali di Torino), in collaboration with the University of Turin, has organized a workshop to celebrate his multifaceted figure, be it as doctor, naturalist or traveller. Researchers and … Continued

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Documentry and quiz competition

Maharaja Agrasen University Atal Shiksha Kunj,Kalujhanda, Baddi

We are going to spread awareness about Sir Charles Darwin's theories through quiz competition and documentary which we will be organising in our campus Maharaja Agrasen University,Kalu Jhanda.

Darwin Day Tyler 2017

University of Texas at Tyler, Discovery Science Place, Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX, United States

The University of Texas at Tyler and Tyler Junior College are pleased to announce the 2017 Darwin Day celebration for Tyler, Texas. Events will be held Thursday, Feb. 9 through Saturday, Feb. 11.

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Darwin Day 2017 alla Fondazione Museo Civico di Rovereto

Darwin Day 2017 per festeggiare insieme il giorno di nascita di Charles Darwin Conferenza "Strumenti di conoscenza: dal lancio di pietre agli smartphone" giovedì 9 febbraio ore 18, ingresso libero presso la sala Conferenze F.Zeni della Fondazione Museo Civico di Rovereto, Borgo S. Caterina, 41 Rovereto con Maurizio Battisti, archeologo, Fondazione MCR, Francesco Pavani, neuroscienziato … Continued

Darwin Day 2017

University of Nicosia 46 Avenue Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus

A two day celebration of Darwin's birthday in Nicosia, Cyprus. 9th February: BBC Documentary "Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life" 10th February: Darwin Day Lectures

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Search of life in the Universe

L.I.T.C. Russian-English Private School 340-342 Agiou Andreou str.,, Limassol , Limassol, Cyprus

An initiative of students to inspire intersubject connections dedicated to different aspects of search of life in the Universe. During the physics classes there are student's reports, each with maximum duration 4 minutes. The themes are: 7 form. Feb., 9. Weight and pressure conditions on celestial bodies suitable for the existance of life. 8 form, … Continued

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REASON’s 18th Annual Darwin Day

Durham Research Center (Main Auditorium) South 45th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Our lost world: the causes and consequences of the loss of ~1 billion large-bodied animals at the terminal Pleistocene

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Darwin Day @ BSU

DMF Building at Bridgewater State University 24 Park Ave., Bridgewater, MA, United States

Bridgewater State University's Department of Biological Sciences and Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE) are excited to announce the preliminary schedule for our 2nd Annual Darwin Day celebration. Our event will take place on Friday, February 10th, 2017, in the Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Building’s Atrium, Auditorium, and 2nd floor hallway. Throughout … Continued

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