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SUMMARY:Bar de Ciències/ Science's Bar
DESCRIPTION:Public debat on epidemics\, pandemics and contagies with Fernando González Candelas (professor of Genetics\, molecular epidemiologist) and Reis Juan (journalist)
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/bar-de-ciencies-sciences-bar/
LOCATION:Octubre CCC\, Sant Ferran 12\, Valencia\, Valencia\, 46001\, Spain
ORGANIZER;CN="Espai Ci%C3%A8ncia/IEC/UVEG":MAILTO:cdciencia@valencia.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T203000
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Lecture: Nanotechnology - Size Matters with Thomas Deits\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:Nanotechnology\, as many of us know\, means the study of matter at the scale of the nanometer – a billionth of a meter. But why is a simple length measurement the basis for an entire scientific discipline? After all\, we don’t have a discipline called ‘millimetertechnology.’ The reason that unlike the constancy of the properties of matter that we understand intuitively in our daily lives (a ton of gold or an ounce of gold is still gold\, right?)\, when gold (or other matter) is reduced to nanometer-sized particles\, its properties can change radically. \nTo illustrate one of the new properties that has emerged from the study of matter at the nanometer scale\, we will delve more deeply into the extremely useful and really quite entertaining property of superhydrophobicity. This is a new property of matter that emerges only at the nanometer scale but is easily observed in our daily lives\, if you know where to look. We will examine the origins of the scientific study of this phenomenon in the plant world and move on to the subsequent development of applications that are already beginning to impact our daily lives. We will even speculate about the role of superhydrohobicity in Buddhist philosophy. We will manufacture one of these surfaces on the tabletop and everyone will have the opportunity to play with a variety of superhydrophobic materials. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Thomas Deits has a broad background in sciences from chemical process technology to bionanotechnology\, and is committed to encouraging students to pursue careers in STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics). As “Dr. Nano” he makes engaging presentations about the new field of nanotechnology to help inspire students to consider STEM careers. He established NanoDay at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing\, Michigan and is presently serving as Project Director for a new initiative in STEM education called Innovation 5. \nDr. Deits received his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and history from the University of California\, San Diego and his Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry at the University of Washington. He has served as Director of Molecular Biology at MBI International and as Chairperson of the Science Department at Lansing Community College. He is presently an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Michigan State University and also serves as a Mentor for the National Science Foundation Mentor-Connect project. He is also active in the formation of the new Institute for Advanced Composite Manufacturing Innovation\, a $259 MM project in which MSU is one of the four lead institutions. \nMeetings are open to the Public. After the meeting\, join us at Vitale’s Restaurant\, 834 Leonard NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI to socialize.\nCost: FREE / Suggested Donation $5. Ways to Support CFI & Donate Online
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-lecture-nanotechnology-size-matters-with-thomas-deits-phd/
LOCATION:Women’s City Club\, 254 Fulton St. E\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Inquiry%E2%80%93Michigan":MAILTO:michigan@centerforinquiry.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150126T074415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150126T074415Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Birthday Dinner
DESCRIPTION:A social gathering for all who want to celebrate the birth of Charles Darwin!
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-birthday-dinner/
LOCATION:Los Galapagos Restaurant\, 378 S. Greener Ave. \, Columbus\, OH\, 43085\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Humanist Community of Central Ohio":MAILTO:Coordinator@hcco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150207T081709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150207T081709Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin's Birthday Bash: Evolution Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Why do Birds of Paradise look so extravagant? How did porcupines get their quills? Where did Darwin get his ideas? These questions and more will be investigated as we focus in on the backbone of modern biology: evolution!  \nThis event will feature specimens from the Slater Museum collections\, special guests from the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium\, a children’s activities\, hands-on learning\, dissection demonstrations\, guest experts\, and a ceramics showing by local Tacoma artist Claudia Riedener. Birthday cake will be provided!  \nThis is a free\, family-friendly\, drop-in event! \nJoin us February 11th\, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the University of Puget Sound Campus (located at 1500 N Warner St\, Tacoma\, WA 98416) in Thompson Hall room 295.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwins-birthday-bash-evolution-night-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Slater Museum of Natural History\, 1500 N Warner St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98416-1088\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Krauszer":MAILTO:slatermuseum@pugetsound.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150205T001447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T001447Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:In-class movie and discussion
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-celebration-2/
LOCATION:College of DuPage\, 500 North Kuhn Road\, Carol Stream\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory S. Yarnik":MAILTO:yarnik@cod.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150201T000815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150201T000815Z
UID:836-1423675800-1423681200@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:SIUC Darwin Week - Photo/Art Contest Reception
DESCRIPTION:Get your art submitted for the SIUC Darwin Week 2015 Photo/Art Contest and come to the awards reception for evolution-inspired art and free snacks!
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/siuc-darwin-week-photoart-contest-reception/
LOCATION:SIUC Student Center\, 2nd Floor “Art Alley”\, Southern Illinois University\, Carbondale\, IL\, 62901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T150000
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CREATED:20150203T051130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150203T051130Z
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SUMMARY:SSA Darwin Day
DESCRIPTION:Darwin Day is an international celebration of human achievement and scientific inquiry.  Held on or around Charles Darwin’s birthday\,February 12\, people gather to pay tribute to him\, to learn more about evolution\, and to marvel at the natural world he so vividly described and explained. \nAt a time when anti-science groups are elevating their attacks on Darwin and the Theory of Evolution\, it is important that we recognize his significant contributions to our understanding of the human species and the nature of life. \nWe stand up with scientists and science teachers around the world to celebrate the relevance and integrity of Darwin’s Great Idea: “…from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been\, and are being\, evolved.” \nThis year Florida State’s Secular Student Alliance will be hosting a Darwin Day celebration on Wednesday\, February 11th!
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/ssa-darwin-day/
LOCATION:Florida State University Oglesby Union\, 75 N. Woodward Ave.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32313\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Secular Student Alliance at FSU":MAILTO:ssafloridastate@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150212T120500
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150130T005604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T005604Z
UID:792-1423648800-1423742700@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:24-Hour Reading of Origin of Species
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, The Department of Biology at John Carroll University celebrates Charles Darwin’s Birthday with a 24-hour reading of “The Origin Of Species” and party.  Each participant reads at least 22 pages in 30 minutes.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/24-hour-reading-of-origin-of-species/
LOCATION:Dolan Science Center Department of Biology\, 1 John Carroll Blvd\, University Heights\, OH\, 44118\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Christopher Sheil":MAILTO:csheil@jcu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150211T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150117T084452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150117T084452Z
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SUMMARY:International Darwin Day in Taichung - 國際達爾文節
DESCRIPTION:It is the vision of International Darwin Day to “reflect and act on the principles of intellectual bravery\, perpetual curiosity\, scientific thinking\, and hunger for truth as embodied in Charles Darwin.” In honor of these principles and in celebration with groups around the world\, Taichung Skeptics in the Pub and Taichung Atheists\, Freethinkers\, and Humanists invites you to join us as we observe International Darwin Day at the National Museum of Natural Science. \nAll are welcome on what we hope will be a day of conscious consideration on the ways scientific thought\, curiosity\, and intellectual bravery have been and continue to be a source for the betterment and inspiration of human kind. \nDarwin Day officially falls on the birthday of the scientist himself\, February 12th\, but to encourage more people to take part\, we will observe on Wednesday\, February 11 to take advantage of the Museum’s free admission before 10 am on Wednesdays policy. We believe cost shouldn’t keep anyone from celebrating this great day. If you can’t make it on the 11th\, or have children you would like to take to the museum who have school during our event\, we encourage you to visit the museum any day that week and celebrate Darwin Day on your own or in small groups.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/international-darwin-day-in-taichung-%e5%9c%8b%e9%9a%9b%e9%81%94%e7%88%be%e6%96%87%e7%af%80/
LOCATION:National Museum of Natural Science\, No. 1 Guang Qian Rd.\, Taichung\, 407\, Taiwan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taichung Skeptics in the Pub":MAILTO:wkaardal@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150210T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150201T000527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150201T000527Z
UID:834-1423594800-1423602000@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:SIUC Darwin Week 2015 - All Student Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Guest speakers from the Southern Illinois University graduate and undergraduate student community present their research\, with a panel discussion to follow
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/siuc-darwin-week-2015-all-student-symposium/
LOCATION:French Auditorium\, Lindegren 133\, Southern Illinois University\, Carbondale\, IL\, 62901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150210T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150121T075145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150122T040253Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Darwin Day Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/fourth-annual-darwin-day-dinner/
LOCATION:Northwest Grill\, 5115 NW 39th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32661\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Al Tweedy":MAILTO:sylvester_0077@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150210T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150126T052947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150126T052947Z
UID:630-1423589400-1423594800@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:Northern Arizona University Secular Student Alliance Darwin/Evolution Party
DESCRIPTION:Secular NAU Students pizza party with evolution trivia games and Darwin Birthday decorations.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/northern-arizona-university-secular-student-alliance-darwinevolution-party/
LOCATION:Northern Arizona  University Health and Learning Center\, Room 2402\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86004\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAU Secular Student Alliance":MAILTO:nausecular@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150210T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150205T184343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T190544Z
UID:956-1423587600-1423602000@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:Darwin Day BBQ and Lecture - Melbourne
DESCRIPTION: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.\nBYO food and drink – there will be some plates\, cups and cutlery available as well as BBQ’s to cook food.\nThere is a public lecture at 8pm for those who wish to attend.\nTopic: ‘Neanderthals and Modern Humans: How closely are we related?’\nSpeaker: Rick Barker \nA gold coin donation would be appreciated to pay for the venue. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/768126439935628\nhttp://www.meetup.com/Melbourne-Atheists/events/219922479/\nhttp://progressiveatheists.org/events/calendar/darwin-day/
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-bbq-lecture-melbourne/
LOCATION:Unitarian Hall\, 110 Grey Street\, East Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3002\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150210T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150121T054026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150121T055342Z
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SUMMARY:FestEVOLVE at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the Evolution of Life\nFebruary 10-15\, 2015\nIncluded with museum admission or membership \nDid 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 famous by past and current scientists\, including Charles Darwin. \nJoin us in celebrating the theories\, the people who introduced the world to these concepts\, and the ways current scientists study evolution. Museum tours\, activities\, and crafts will have an evolutionary and natural history focus. \nAll FestEVOLVE activities are appropriate for a variety of ages. \nMuseum Programming \nMuseum Tours: Daily from February 10-15\, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.\, plus an additional tour on February 14 and 15 at 11:30 a.m.\nOn this thought-provoking evolution tour\, stories focus on biodiversity of the past\, how species change and survive over time\, evolution in the modern world\, and what we know about relationships among living things – including how humans fit in. \nNaturalist 101: Birds of Prey\, Daily at 12:30 p.m.\nCharles Darwin was best known for being an outstanding naturalist. Develop your birding and naturalist skills through a series of activities designed to help you identify common birds. Discover the amazing world of hawks\, eagles\, owls\, and falcons with our education team. \nPuppet Show: February 14 and 15 at 10:30 a.m.\nIn ancient seas\, lots of unusual animals evolved to live in oceans. Journey through time with Harriet\, a curious tortoise\, and discover prehistoric organisms through the fossil record.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/festevolve-at-the-beaty-biodiversity-museum/
LOCATION:Beaty Biodiversity Museum\, 2212 Main Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaty Biodiversity Museum":MAILTO:programs@beatymuseum.ubc.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150213
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150130T004920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150130T004920Z
UID:788-1423526400-1423785599@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:SIU Darwin Week
DESCRIPTION:We have several activities to celebrate Darwin Day at Southern Illinois University\, Carbondale. All events are free and open to the public! \nFeb. 10 Mini Symposium\, French Auditorium Lindegren 133\, 7pm \nFeb. 11 Reception for Photo and Art Contest\, SIU Student Center Art Alley\, 5:30pm \nFeb. 12 Public Lectures by guest speaker Brian Switek \n‘Reaching out writing science’\, Guyon Auditorium\, Morris Library\, noon \n‘Darwin fossils: Evolutionary Tales from deep time’\, Lesar Law Auditorium\, 7:30pm
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/siu-darwin-week/
LOCATION:Southern Illinois University\, 1263 Lincoln Drive\, Carbondale\, IL\, 62901\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150213
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150127T040727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180303T063605Z
UID:681-1423526400-1423785599@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:SIU Darwin Week
DESCRIPTION:We have several activities to celebrate Darwin Day at Southern Illinois University\, Carbondale. All events are free and open to the public! \nFeb. 10 Mini Symposium\, French Auditorium Lindegren 133\, 7pm \nFeb. 11 Reception for Photo and Art Contest\, SIU Student Center Art Alley\, 5:30pm \nFeb. 12 Public Lectures by guest speaker Brian Switek \n‘Reaching out writing science’\, Guyon Auditorium\, Morris Library\, noon \n‘Darwin fossils: Evolutionary Tales from deep time’\, Lesar Law Auditorium\, 7:30pm
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/siu-darwin-week-2/
LOCATION:Southern Illinois University\, 1263 Lincoln Drive\, Carbondale\, IL\, 62901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150209T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150209T211500
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150201T144837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150201T144837Z
UID:848-1423508400-1423516500@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:Darwin\, Anthropology and Human Ethology. Lecture of Prof. Dr. Wulf SCHIEFENHÖVEL @ Science Cafe Eureka!
DESCRIPTION:«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 long time ethologists had shied way from what was thought to be unscientific anthropomorphism. Comparative ethology is thus one of the new approaches the wise man in his house south of London initiated. Darwin also conducted one of the world’s earliest\, perhaps the earliest\, international cross-\ncultural questionnaire studies by sending letters to Bristish colonial officers\, missionaries\, traders etc. asking them how the local people in the remote areas of the world where they were stationed expressed nonverbal “yes”\, “no” and some basic emotions. Also his collecting data concerning the facial expressions of children born blind opened a new experimental field of evolutionary anthropology. Human ethology\, as the evolutionary study of human perception\, emotion\, thought and behaviour is indebted to the great man in many ways\, especially for collecting behavioural data in real life situations. I will compare his findings with my own fieldwork in New Guinea.» – Wulf SCHIEFENHÖVEL
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-anthropology-and-human-ethology-lecture-of-prof-dr-wulf-schiefenhovel-science-cafe-eureka/
LOCATION:NII KUDA art-club\, 12a\, Tereshkova str.\, Novosibirsk\, Novosibirsk region\, 630090\, Russian Federation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://darwinday.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Naturvoelker_Wulf_Schiefenhoevel.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Eureka! Project":MAILTO:adubynin@yandex.ru
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150209T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150205T050119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T050119Z
UID:952-1423508400-1423515600@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:Wallace and Darwin: Inspiration\, Legacy\, and the Origins of Evolutionary Theory A Conversation Between James T. Costa and Daniel Duzdevich
DESCRIPTION: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. The manuscript Wallace fatefully sent to Darwin describing his revolutionary thoughts spurred the elder naturalist to go public. Their papers were read at the Linnean Society of London on July 1\, 1858\, immediately after which Darwin hastened to complete the watershed work that would become On the Origin of Species. This conversation will explore Wallace’s life\, his remarkable scientific contributions\, and his fascinating personal and intellectual relationship with Darwin. \nJames T. Costa is Director of the Highlands Biological Station and Professor of Biology at Western Carolina University.  His fieldwork and scholarship range from social evolution and behavior to the history of evolutionary thinking.  He is the author of The Annotated Origin: A Facsimile of the First Edition of On the Origin of Species (Harvard\, 2009)\, On the Organic Law of Change: A Facsimile Edition and Annotated Transcription of Alfred Russel Wallace’s ‘Species Notebook’ of 1855–1859 (Harvard\, 2013)\, and most recently of Wallace\, Darwin\, and the Origin of Species (Harvard\, 2014). \nDaniel Duzdevich is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Biological Sciences at Columbia University\, where he studies the interactions between DNA and proteins at the scale of individual molecules. He is the author of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species: A Modern Rendition (Indiana\, 2014).
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/wallace-and-darwin-inspiration-legacy-and-the-origins-of-evolutionary-theory-a-conversation-between-james-t-costa-and-daniel-duzdevich/
LOCATION:Columbia University\, Jerome Greene Hall\, Room 103\, 435 W. 116th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Duzdevich":MAILTO:dd2235@columbia.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150209T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150205T211825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T211825Z
UID:965-1423497600-1423504800@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:Dia Internacional de Darwin 2015: Celebrando a teoria da evolução e seu papel no mundo moderno
DESCRIPTION: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 científica e curiosidade intelectual\, tão importantes na nossa vida acadêmica.\nContaremos com as contribuições dos Professores Leandro R. Monteiro (CBB – LCA) “Teoria da evolução e o espectro de Darwin na biologia.”\, Prof. Carlos Eduardo B. de Sousa (CCH – LCL) “As Implicações do Darwinismo nas Humanidades e Prof. Carlos R. Ruiz Miranda (CBB – LCA) “Darwin e os estudo do comportamento em animais e humanos”.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/dia-internacional-de-darwin-2015-celebrando-a-teoria-da-evolucao-e-seu-papel-no-mundo-moderno/
LOCATION:Centro de Convenções UENF\, Av. Alberto Lamego 2000\, Campos dos Goytacazes\, RJ\, 28013-602\, Brazil
ORGANIZER;CN="Leandro R. Monteiro":MAILTO:lrm.uenf@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150209T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150121T233408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150122T005945Z
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SUMMARY:Jacksonville University Darwin Week
DESCRIPTION:A week long event sponsored by Jacksonville University’s Department of Biology & Marine Science and the College of Arts & Sciences focusing on the work of Charles Darwin and the importance of evolution and reason in modern society.   \nMonday Feb. 9th:\n12:00 – 1:00 Reid Auditorium: Dr. Bill Robertson – Darwin the Person\nCome hear about Darwin the scientist and Darwin the man.\nLunch not provided – Brown bag \nTuesday Feb. 10th:\n7:30 PM Northstar Pizza (119 East Bay Street Jacksonville\, Florida 32202): Philosophy Slam\nDr. Julie Ingersoll\, Associate Professor of Religion at UNF “Does Evolution Discredit Religion?” \nWednesday Feb. 11th:\n12:00 – 1:00 Riverhouse: “Darwin among the Poets” Literary Readings of Evolution – sponsored by the English & Humanities Dept. (Joana Owens & Sarah Parker moderators)\nLunch not provided – Brown bag \nThursday Feb. 12th Darwin’s Birthday!!!!!!\n12:30 – 1:30 Reid Auditorium SELS Speaker – Rebecca Kimball UF\, “Avian Evolution in the Era of Big Data” 	http://people.biology.ufl.edu/rkimball/Home.html\nTalk Abstract: Birds are among the most well-studied organisms. However\, understanding the evolution of different clades of birds has been problematic. While some authors have suggested that phylogenetic relationships among orders might not be resolved\, recent large-scale and whole genome studies have shown an ability to resolve these relationships. With the backbone of the avian tree of life elucidated\, an effort to build the entire avian tree of life using molecular sequence data is underway. Such studies are showing that previously accepted relationships within genera and families are often incorrect\, but new data is allowing these problems to be resolved. This will allow us to begin rigorously exploring the factors leading to the diversity of birds we see today.\nPizza Lunch provided\nCake for Darwin’s Birthday \n5:00 -7:00 Riverhouse Paper discussion: “Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution”\nStudents\, Faculty and staff are invited to read this classic paper and come to a discussion session.\n**All those that participate will be entered in a Raffle for a Darwin Prize!!!!!!**\nThe article and questions for journal discussion will be emailed to students. \nFriday Feb.13th\n12:00 – 1:00 Reid Auditorium: Evolution Music & Talent Show\nKim Beasley and students will perform Darwin/Evolution inspired music\, followed by an evolution talent show open to all JU students/faculty/staff.  Judged by the audience and prizes!!! (Darwin bobblehead 1st prize\, Darwin fish 2nd prize).  Students who want to enter the talent show should contact Dr. Vanderhoff.\nLunch not provided – Brown Bag \nFor more information on any of the events please contact Dr. Vanderhoff nvander4@ju.edu
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/jacksonville-university-darwin-week/
LOCATION:Jacksonville University\, 2800 University Blvd. N\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32211\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jacksonville University":MAILTO:nvander4@ju.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150209T075000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150126T013133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150126T013133Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Festival
DESCRIPTION:36th annual week-long series of videos and lectures involving evolution – – free and open to the public
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-festival/
LOCATION:Salem State University\, 352 Lafayette Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Biology Department":MAILTO:ayoung@salemstate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150208T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150208T201249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150208T202331Z
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SUMMARY:Art amd Science on Darwin Day
DESCRIPTION:On Darwin day We are inviting all to join us with performances\, reading\, songs\, art\, dance and whatever to celebrate our ‘animal heritage’ and to discard our ‘animal baggage’! So let your imagination run wild and your rational engine purring!
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/art-and-science-on-darwin-day/
LOCATION:Shri Ram Center\, Mandi House\, New Delhi\, 110002\, India
ORGANIZER;CN="ScADDA":MAILTO:amitabh.pandey
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150208T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150120T001525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T001525Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Potluck and Dr. Andrew Thomson on "Why We Believe In God(s)"
DESCRIPTION:Our February meeting will be on Sunday\, February 8 from 6 to 8 pm in the Sanctuary/Commons. We will start with a potluck dinner to be followed by a talk by J. Anderson Thomson\, Jr.\, M.D.\, on “Why We Believe In God(s).” Dr. Thomson is a psychiatrist in private practice in Charlottesville\, Virginia. He is also a staff psychiatrist at Counseling and Psychological Services at the University of Virginia Student Health Services and the Institute of Law\, Psychiatry and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. In addition\, Dr. Thomson is the Treasurer of the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science. \nPresident Obama could hold a press conference and say\, “My fellow Americans\, I am pleased to announce that scientists\, including many of ours\, have unraveled the mystery of why human minds manufacture gods and believe in them. Some of the crucial work was even done at our National Institutes of Health. We can now dispense with all these dangerous\, stem cell opposing and terrorism inspiring beliefs. We and our fellow citizens of the world can now be who we are\, seven billion humans descended from a small group of hunter gatherers who lived in Africa seven hundred centuries ago.” \nFew people realize that cognitive neuroscience has mapped out how and why human minds produce\, accept and spread religious beliefs. This knowledge is available\, accessible\, and should be a required part of a 21st century education. This presentation will review the basic mechanisms human minds use to generate and sustain religious beliefs as well as the neurobiology of the rituals that reinforce them. There is a massive\, irreconcilable conflict between science and theistic religion. Religion was humanity’s original cosmology\, biology and anthropology. It provided explanations for the origin of the world\, life and humans. Science now gives us increasingly complete explanations for those big three. And\, science now gives us the anatomy of religious belief. \n For the potluck dinner\, please bring something to share. Suggestions: casseroles with a card explaining ingredients\, rice\, potatoes\, vegetable dishes\, bread\, fruit or dessert. Each dish should have enough for 8 – 10 people. Bring whatever YOU would like to drink.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-potluck-and-dr-andrew-thomson-on-why-we-believe-in-gods/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax\, 2709 Hunter Mill Road\, Oakton\, VA\, 22124\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Bellamy":MAILTO:mary.k.bellamy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150208T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150129T002920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150129T003109Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Pho soup meetup at Viet Thai Cuisine (Horsham)
DESCRIPTION:What better way to celebrate Darwin day than meeting up with people who seem to have been created for each other. Some might say that this event is intelligently designed\, but we know Pho soup day has evolved into a good time for everyone.\nJoin Humanist Association of Greater Philadelphia at:\nPho soup meetup at Viet Thai Cuisine (Horsham) \nViet Thai Cuisine  \n160 Easton Road\, Horsham\, PA \nhttp://www.vietthaicuisine.com/ \nHere is a chance to get to know other Humanists and people who have similar interests in life.  This is an excellent way to meet members\, engage in some thought provoking conversation with like-minded people\, and get a feel for our community.  \nPho soup is a Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth\, linguine-shaped rice noodles called bánh pho\, a few herbs\, and meat. It is a popular street food in Vietnam and the specialty of a number of restaurant chains around the world. Pho is primarily served with either beef or chicken.  \nEating pho soup is a great occasion to share with others. The first people to arrive will make sure that the restaurant staff know we are having a gathering – so ask as you are being seated. \nWe’re looking forward to seeing you there. \nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pho \nAlthough it costs nothing to attend this event\, each person is responsible for paying for their own meal.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-pho-soup-meetup-at-viet-thai-cuisine-horsham/
LOCATION:Viet Thai Cuisine\, 160 Easton Road\, Horsham\, PA\, 19044\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Lennon":MAILTO:hagpbl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150208T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150203T013156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150203T014953Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day with Dr. Austin Hitt: Origin of Species Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting as we celebrate Darwin Day with a special talk by Dr. Austin Hitt! \nThe Origin of Species Then and Now\nCharles Darwin’s Origin of Species (1859) is one of the most discussed and controversial books of all time. Scientists celebrate the Origin as the start of biology as a science. Critics view the Origin as a materialistic book that undermines the moral fabric of society. The jubilation and the rancor elicited by the Origin continues today over 200 hundred years later. What makes the Origin phenomenon even more interesting is how few people\, scientists and laypersons alike\, have actually read the book. This talk focuses on clarifying what Darwin thought about evolution\, explains the relevancy of his ideas for modern biology and discusses how his core theories have been amended in order to reflect our current understanding of how life on earth evolves. \nAbout our speaker: Dr. Austin Hitt is an Associate Professor of Science Education at Coastal Carolina University. He is also a former high school science teacher and has earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of West Florida\, M.S. in Zoology and Wildlife Science from Auburn University\, a M.Ed. in Biology Education from the University of West Florida and a Ph.D. in Science Education from Indiana University. Dr. Hitt’s current research focuses on teaching science for conceptual understanding and investigating how college students conceptualize and explain the components of evolutionary theory
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-with-dr-austin-hitt-origin-of-species-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Chapin Memorial Library\, 400 14th Ave N.\, Myrtle Beach\, SC\, 29577\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Myrtle Beach Humanists &amp%3B Freethinkers":MAILTO:mbhumanists@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150208T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150120T050341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150120T050341Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Disc Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:There will be an 18 hole mini disc (frisbee) golf tournament at the West Melbourne\, Fl “Flying Crane Mini Disc Golf Course” located at Jan Lieson Crossroads Park (2200 Meadowlane Ave.) on Sunday\, Feb. 8 @ 1:00. The course is free. Entry fee is $5 per team (up to 4 players). Winning team gets the pot (cash). This is the ONLY mini disc course in Florida\, so come and check it out. Discs are available at the City Recreation office down the street at the Veteran’s Complex\, or bring your own MINI disc.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/mini-disc-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, 2200 Meadowlane Ave.\, West Melbourne\, 32904\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Edwards":MAILTO:neversanever@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150208T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150114T221058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150125T014935Z
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SUMMARY:The SEAFA’s Darwin Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This years Darwin Day Celebration will be held Feb. 8th at the Westgate Library. We’ll have a movie and a panel of amazing peoples\, great company and I know we’re in for some thought-provoking discussion. Also there will be cookies.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/the-seafas-darwin-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Westgate Library\, 535 Recreation Dr.\, Dothan\, AL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southeast Alabama Freethought Association":MAILTO:info@theseafa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150208T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150116T023309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150116T023309Z
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SUMMARY:Center for Inquiry Austin presents Eighth Annual Darwin Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Darwin Day\, sponsored by CFI-Austin\, is a FREE event\, with lectures on the cutting edge of biological research and understanding\, interactive learning activities for children and teens\, and professional development credit for teachers through UTeach.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/center-for-inquiry-austin-presents-eighth-annual-darwin-day-celebration/
LOCATION:University of Texas Pickle Research Center\, Commons Learning Center\, 10100 Burnet Rd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shane McCain":MAILTO:marlashane@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150208T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150116T095129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150123T031307Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:During the week of Charles Darwin’s birthday\, we’ll dine together in celebration of our common ancestry with fish and dinosaurs!\nNote there will not be a regular breakfast meeting on this date. \nStarting time is Noon: Lunch will be served\, followed by a short presentation by Geoff Clark on Evolution. Dr. Clark is Regent’s Professor Emeritus of the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at ASU. \nAfterwards\, everyone is invited to stay around for Games\, Trivia\, Prizes and Conversation \nMenu: Primordial Soup\, Grilled Fish\, Rotisserie Chicken\, Salads\, Bread\, Dessert\, Beverages (feel free to bring adult beverages to the event) \nSuggested Prices:\n$18.09 per adult meal\n$15.61 seniors and students\n$9.65 per child 6-12\n-$2.87 for children 5 and under! (Yes: credit for bringing little people: we have high chairs!) \nBonus points for those that figure out the significance of the pricing numbers.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-luncheon/
LOCATION:Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix\, 627 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Mesa\, 85201
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150208T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174159
CREATED:20150122T062020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150122T062020Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Charles Darwin’s birthday with the Museum of Natural and Cultural History and “set sail” on a voyage of family fun! You’ll journey deep into Oregon’s natural history- and trivia\, crafts\, and hands-on activities await you at every step along the way.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-family-day/
LOCATION:The Museum of Natural and Cultural History\, 1680 E. 15th Ave.\, Eugene\, OR\, 97403\, United States
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