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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Celebration 2025: Bryce Hand
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 2nd to celebrate Charles Darwin’s birthday! Our favorite Emeritus Professor of Geology\, CNY Humanist Bryce Hand\, will tell us about interactions he’s had with creationists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll also have time for questions\, discussion\, and refreshments. \nAnd speaking of refreshments…please consider bringing your favorite science-themed snack or baked-good to share! \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-celebration-2025-bryce-hand/
LOCATION:Liverpool Public Library\, 310 Tulip Street \, Liverpool\, NY\, 13088\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="CNY Humanists":MAILTO:cnyhumanists@gmail.com
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DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T225200Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Night at UT-Tyler: Serengeti
DESCRIPTION:A public screening of “Serengeti” by K2Films at at the TJC Earth and Space Science Center.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/movie-night-at-ut-tyler-evolution-earth/
LOCATION:Tyler Junior College\, 1327 S. Baxter Ave\, Tyler\, TX\, TX\, 757011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Charles Darwin's 216th birthday: A special lecture by Dr. Jere Lipps
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Lipps is the author of a book about Lake Merritt (see cover below) in the Images of America series. He has carried out extensive field research on the microorganisms of Lake Merritt and their evolutionary history.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/celebrate-charles-darwins-216th-birthday-a-special-lecture-by-dr-jere-lipps/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
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SUMMARY:The story of the human brain\, with Jim Al-Khalili
DESCRIPTION:The most remarkable and mysterious object in the cosmos sits inside our heads. Our brains\, the centres of consciousness\, logic\, and creativity\, have nearly 100 billion neurons forming some 100 trillion connections\, a complexity found nowhere else in the universe. \nSo how did the conditions on planet earth drive its evolutionary marvel through planetary catastrophes and epic conflicts\, through death\, sex\, and love. Based on his forthcoming two-part Horizon special on the BBC\, Jim will share what he has learned from geologists\, palaeontologists\, neuroscientists\, behavioural psychologists – and from having had his own brain scanned\, imaged and 3D-printed. \nIn this Darwin Day Lecture\, Jim Al-Khalili will take us through the brain’s 700 million-year evolutionary history: how it developed from simple nerve cells to control movement and detect light in early organisms into the remarkable system that defines what it means to be human. \nAbout Professor Jim Al-Khalili\nJim Al-Khalili is an academic\, author\, broadcaster\, and one of the UK’s best known science communicators. In the UK\, he is most familiar as the host of the long-running BBC Radio 4 programme\, The Life Scientific. As an academic\, Jim is a quantum physicist at the University of Surrey where he is Distinguished Professor Emeritus. He received his PhD in theoretical physics in 1989 and has published over 150 papers in the field. \nAs well as his regular articles in the media\, he has written 15 books on popular science and the history of science\, between them translated into 26 languages. His book on Medieval Arabic science\, Pathfinders (The House of Wisdom in the US)\, was shortlisted for the Warwick Prize\, and his 2020 book\, The World According to Physics\, was shortlisted for the Royal Society Book Prize. Many people will also know him from the many TV science documentaries he has hosted over the past two decades\, such as Atom\, Shock and Awe: the Story of Electricity\, Everything and Nothing\, and the Bafta-nominated Chemistry: a volatile history. \nJim is a past president of both the British Science Association and Humanists UK\, and is a recipient of the Royal Society Michael Faraday medal and the Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar medal\, the Institute of Physics Kelvin Medal\, and the Stephen Hawking medal. He is a fellow of the Royal Society and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering\, the Institute of Physics\, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. He received an OBE from the Queen in 2007 and later a CBE in 2021\, both for ‘services to science and public engagement in STEM’. He has received honorary doctorates from nine universities. He is a trustee and commissioner on the board of the 1851 Royal Commission\, and a Fellow of the Science Museums Group.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/the-story-of-the-human-brain-with-jim-al-khalili/
LOCATION:Conway Hall\, 25 Red Lion Square\, London\, WC1R 4RL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Humanists UK":MAILTO:events@humanists.uk
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250215
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day at Arkansas State University
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Darwin Day series of events will take place at Arkansas State University from Saturday\, Feb. 8\, through Friday\, Feb. 14. \n“Our theme this year is biodiversity and we have several events that focus on biodiversity in Arkansas and around the world\,” said Dr. Drew Sweet\, assistant professor of evolutionary biology. \nAn anthotypes workshop will be held from 2 until 5 p.m.\, Saturday\, Feb. 8\, in partnership with Bradbury Art Museum\, located inside Fowler Center. Registration is required at bradburyartmuseum.org/event/anthotypes. \nAn anthotype is made by using crushed plant material and using the color from the pulp to create a print on physical objects. \nFrom Monday\, Feb. 10\, through Saturday\, Feb. 22\, there will be an exhibit at the A-State Museum\, adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library\, called “The Grandeur of Life: Artistic Depictions of the Natural State.” This exhibit will feature artistic depictions of nature submitted by A-State students\, faculty and staff. \nFrom 4 until 5 p.m. on Wednesday\, Feb. 12\, a panel discussion will be held in the A-State Museum\, room 157. The topic will be “Endless Forms Most Beautiful: Looking at Evolution from Perspectives Within the Sciences and Liberal Arts.” This discussion will focus on variation and change and will feature faculty from different fields. \nA presentation will take place in the A-State Museum auditorium from 5 until 6 p.m. on Thursday\, Feb. 13. This presentation\, “Darwin\, Biodiversity\, Evolution\, Speciation\, Collections\, and Open Data\,” will feature Dr. John Bates\, curator of birds at the Field Museum in Chicago. \n“Bates will talk about the importance of museums and conservation for preserving and understanding biodiversity. He has traveled around the world to learn about biodiversity. The audience can expect an engaging presentation from a world-renowned ornithologist from one of the world’s largest natural history museums\,” Sweet added. \nFrom noon until 1 p.m. on Friday\, Feb. 14\, Bates will present an academic talk in the Arkansas Biosciences Institute regarding his research on biodiversity. \nBAM is located at 201 Olympic Drive\, the A-State Museum is at 320 University Loop West\, and ABI is at 504 University Loop West. \nFor more information about any of the planned events\, one may contact Sweet at asweet@AState.edu 
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-at-arkansas-state-university-2/
LOCATION:Arkansas State University\,  101 North Caraway Road\, Jonesboro\, AR\, 72401\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day at Discovery Science Place
DESCRIPTION:Activities will include a booth with university student volunteers\, videos about the diversity and evolution of life and interactive displays. Regular admission required.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-at-the-discovery-science-place/
LOCATION:University of Texas at Tyler\, Discovery Science Place\, Tyler Junior College\, Tyler\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250204T170800Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Lipari - XIV ed.
DESCRIPTION:M.C. Martinelli:\nNovità dal Neolitico. \nC. Blandino:\nLe banche del germoplasma\,\nscrigni di biodiversità. \nA.I. Di Paola:\nLIFESEEDFORCE: il progetto\nper salvare dall’estinzione\nalcune specie iconiche\ndella flora eoliana. \nP. Lo Cascio:\nDarwin ambientalista?\nUna curiosa storia tra isole\,\ntestuggini giganti e colossi\ndella scienza.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-lipari-xiv-ed/
LOCATION:Gattopardo Park Hotel\, via Isabella Conti\, Lipari\, Messina\, 98055\, Italy
ORGANIZER;CN="Associazione Nesos":MAILTO:associazionenesos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T210000
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Darwin Day Dinner - "Deep-Sea Biodiversity Challenges in the 21st Century"
DESCRIPTION:This is an annual science party – now in its 17th year. The event includes a cocktail hour\, a buffet dinner\, a science quiz (with prizes!)\, and a lecture by Dr. Lisa Levin\, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. This is a fun and educational event. The tables compete against each other for the science quiz – and yes\, it gets competitive! We promise that everyone will go home smarter. And we have claimed\, without dispute\, that this event is the BEST SCIENCE PARTY this side of the Oort Cloud. Join us if you can. For people that are too distant\, there is a Zoom attendance option available on the website.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/17th-annual-darwin-day-dinner-deep-sea-biodiversity-challenges-in-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:Pinstripes\, 100 North Water Street\, Norwalk CT 06854\, 100 North Water Street (top floor of SoNo Collection mall)\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Connecticut Darwin Day Committee":MAILTO:jlevin6@zoho.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
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SUMMARY:28th Annual Darwin Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Darwin Day celebration is happy to be back at MOSAC! \nThe second longest-running Darwin Day celebration in the world is happy to be back at MOSAC. This annual celebration features a science presentation and draws individuals who hold science in high regard and want to sustain scientific integrity of school curricula and programs. For the third consecutive year the celebration will be held in the state-of-the-art planetarium at the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity on February 8\, 2025\, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm at 400 Jibboom St. Sacramento\, California. \n  \nJeff Rodgers\nJeff Rodgers\, Manager of the UC Davis Multiverse Theater at MOSAC\, is an accomplished science communicator with three decades of experience exploring the intersectionality of the natural sciences. His work – spanning astrophysics\, particle physics\, astrobiology\, and evolutionary biology – seeks to make what we know about the universe and our place in it accessible to public audiences. \nThis year’s Darwin Day talk\, “On Becoming Human\,” is a grand exploration of the history of our universe and the emergence of humans as “a way for the universe to know itself.”\nSacramento’s Darwin Day Educational Gala is a community-based public event conducted annually around Charles Darwin’s birthday. In the context of a party\, its educational components are intended to foster in attendees a passion for science education. A presenter\, usually a scientist or Darwin expert\, speaks each year\, highlighting science’s contributions to humanity. Since 1998\, the Sacramento area has hosted the annual event at various community venues with various sponsoring organizations and individuals. Desmond notes that “MOSAC’s opening and collaboration with us are extremely exciting for everyone who appreciates science and its role in benefiting mankind.”
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/28th-annual-darwin-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Museum of Science and Curiosity\, 400 Jibboom St\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95811\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250122T221143Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day at Discovery Science Place
DESCRIPTION:Activities will include a booth with university student volunteers\, videos about the diversity and evolution of life and interactive displays. Regular admission required.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-at-discovery-science-place/
LOCATION:University of Texas at Tyler\, Discovery Science Place\, Tyler Junior College\, Tyler\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Part 1: James E. Strick
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Darwin Day with a keynote lecture by James E. Strick\, professor and chair of the Science\, Technology and Society Program at Franklin and Marshall College. \nThis year’s presentation delves into Darwin’s nuanced and often private perspectives on the origin of life. Though widely assumed to connect his theory of evolution with life arising through natural chemical processes\, Darwin’s public and private remarks reveal ambivalence and evolving positions. Dr. Strick will contextualize these perspectives within Victorian debates on spontaneous generation\, germ theory and the broader implications for modern origin-of-life research\, including NASA’s quest to understand the universe’s potential to harbor life beyond Earth. \nPrior to the lecture (3:30 p.m.)\, enjoy a special exhibit of Darwin-related items from the Mark Samuels Lasner Collection and Special Collections\, including early editions of Origin of Species\, The Voyage of the Beagle\, and The Descent of Man\, as well as a letter by Darwin\, a book from his personal library\, and a photograph by Julia Margaret Camero. \nLight refreshments sponsored by the Friends of the University of Delaware Library.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-james-e-strick/
LOCATION:Morris Library\, Morris Library\, 114\, University of Delaware\, Newark\, DE\, 19716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T190000
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SUMMARY:Evolution Across Mutagenic Landscapes: Adventures At Chernobyl  Fukushima\, and Other Hot Places\, with Dr. Timothy Mousseau
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to welcome Dr. Timothy Alexander Mousseau as the distinguished guest speaker for Darwin Day 2025. A world-renowned expert in ecology and evolutionary biology\, Dr. Mousseau has dedicated his career to understanding how organisms adapt to challenging environments. \nHis groundbreaking research on the long-term impacts of the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear disasters on wildlife has captured global attention. \nWhen:  Monday\, February 10th\, 2025\,\nWhere: Wang Center\, Lecture Hall 2\nTime: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nDr. Mousseau’s insights into the resilience and adaptability of life in extreme conditions promise to be both enlightening and inspiring.\nDon’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to learn from a leading authority in the field! \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/evolution-across-mutagenic-landscapes-adventures-at-chernobyl-fukushima-and-other-hot-places-with-dr-timothy-mousseau/
LOCATION:Stony Brook University\, 100 Circle Rd\, Stony Brook\, NY\, 11794\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Stony Brook University Ecology and Evolution":MAILTO:ecoevo_office@stonybrook.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250129T190930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T190930Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Lecture with Richard Dawkins and David French
DESCRIPTION:Vanderbilt is excited to host the inaugural public event in its Scopes Centennial series. Richard Dawkins will join noted New York Times Columnist and Dialogue Vanderbilt Fellow David French to discuss the role of science in illuminating fundamental questions about what it means to be human and the current impact of evolution on our politics\, society and the world.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-lecture-with-richard-dawkins-and-david-french/
LOCATION:Langford Auditorium\,Vanderbilt University\, Nashville\, Tennessee\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250211T183000
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Darwin Day Research Symposium Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, February 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Carroll College’s Simperman Hall Wiegand Auditorium for the 4th Annual Darwin Day Research Symposium with University of Montana Postdoctoral Scientist Daniel Shaw\, Ph.D. \nDr. Shaw will present “On the Origin of Sex: Causes and consequences of sex chromosome evolution.” \nThis lecture will showcase how the most fundamental concept within biology and evolution continues to inform active research questions across a broad range of sub-disciplines.  We are also excited to showcase amazing research happening across our state and region and to be able to have our students interact with Dr. Shaw. \nThis lecture is free and open to the public.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/4th-annual-darwin-day-research-symposium-lecture/
LOCATION:Carroll College Wiegand Amphitheater\, 1601 N Benton Ave.\, Helena\, MT\, 59625\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250213
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day at SDSU
DESCRIPTION:Darwin Day is an international celebration held annually on February 12 that honors the life and legacy of Charles Darwin\, the British naturalist best known for his groundbreaking work on the theory of evolution by natural selection. The day aims to promote scientific thought\, curiosity\, and intellectual courage\, as well as to highlight the importance of science in understanding the natural world and addressing modern challenges. \nThe origins of Darwin Day can be traced back to the late 20th century\, when individual groups and institutions began commemorating Darwin’s contributions to science on his birthday. The idea gained traction in the 1990s\, particularly with the formation of the International Darwin Day Foundation\, which advocated for broader recognition of the day. By the early 2000s\, Darwin Day had become a global phenomenon\, celebrated by schools\, universities\, museums\, and science advocacy organizations through lectures\, exhibitions\, and community events. \nTo celebrate Darwin Day\, SDSU’s Biology Department will host a celebration on campus Wednesday\, February 12. Below is the schedule of evolution-oriented events that will honor this biological legend all day long! \n\nDarwin Day Lecture \nWhat: SDSU’s very own David Archibald\, Professor Emeritus of Evolutionary Biology who has published a plethora of books on Darwin and evolution\, will share his knowledge on Darwin’s impact to the scientific world. \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 12\, 12-1 p.m. \nWhere: Shiley Bioscience Center’s Gold Auditorium \n\nSDSU Biodiversity Museum Open House + Poster Session \nTour the thousands of specimens from around the world which are carefully safeguarded by SDSU researchers right here on campus\, plus learn about research conducted by students in the Evolutionary Biology undergraduate\, graduate and joint doctoral programs. \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 12\, 2-4 p.m. \nWhere: 2nd floor of the Life Sciences South building \n\nPizza Party \nFinish the day with pizza and socializing with other science-interested students\, faculty and staff! \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 12\, 4-5:30 p.m. \nWhere: Mediterranean Garden (weather permitting)\, or else indoors in the Life Sciences South building rooms 269/270 \nFor more information on SDSU’s Darwin Day celebration\, contact Assistant Professor of Biology Arun Sethuraman.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-at-sdsu-2/
LOCATION:San Diego State University\, 5500 Campanile Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92115\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216
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SUMMARY:Darwin Days 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Charles Darwin\nDarwin Days 2025 explores hominins\, whales\, evolution education\, and more!\nFebruary 12th – 15th \nDarwin Day is an annual\, international commemoration of the birthday and ideas of Charles Darwin\, a British naturalist born February 12\, 1809\, and author of the seminal book On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. \nThe first organized Darwin Day events took place in 1995\, and were organized by the Humanist Community of Palo Alto\, California. The years since have seen Darwin Day celebrations around the world increasing annually at a steady rate. \nIn 2006\, the Paleontological Research Institution and its Museum of the Earth\, in collaboration with Cornell University and Ithaca College\, celebrated the first official Darwin Days in Ithaca\, New York\, with a five-day series of panel discussions\, film screenings\, speakers\, and workshops\, aimed at increasing awareness of Darwin’s theory and its relevance today\, in the Ithaca community and beyond. \nJoin us this year from February 12- 15 to celebrate the work of Charles Darwin and the study of evolution. We will explore hominid evolution with John Gurche\, recognize World Whale Day\, and consider perspectives on education since Darwin’s day. \nMost programs for this event this year are offered free of charge\, but please consider contributing to our educational programs so that we can continue to offer resources and information to our community. \n  \n2025 Calendar of Events\nKeynote Lecture with John Gurche at Museum of the Earth \nFacing our relatives: The discovery\, analysis\, and reconstruction of the ancient Harbin cranium\nWednesday\, February 12\, 2025 @ 7:00 pm EST – Museum of the Earth – Pay What You Wish Admission \nCome hear John Gurche talk about the intersection of science and art in bringing to life an Ice Age hominin from northeastern China featured on the cover of the most recent issue of National Geographic. John is a world-renowned paleoartist and PRI’s  artist-in-residence. \nNote: Due to restrictions from National Geographic\, which supports John to do the work he’ll be presenting\, this talk may not be filmed or livestreamed. \nJohn Gurche\, Artist-in-Residence\, Paleontological Research Institution \nDarwin Days Science in the Virtual Pub \nWhat Darwin Can Teach Us about Today’s Students\, and Where Are We on Teaching Today’s Students about Darwin?\nThursday\, February 13\, 2025 @ 7:00 pm EST – Virtual \nDr. Wiles will explore how Darwin struggled with many of the same issues our students do today and how to see the greatness that lies in our students even when they aren’t wowing us at the moment. He’ll also cover some recent developments in evolution education around how we measure evolution acceptance. \nDr. Jason R. Wiles\, Associate Professor of Biology\, Syracuse University \n  \nDarwin Family Day Celebrating World Whale Day at Museum of the Earth\nSaturday\, February 15\, 2025 @ 10:00 am to 4:00 pm EST\nMuseum of the Earth \nFamily Day will celebrate World Whale Day. It will include family activities and feature a talk about the study and conservation of North Atlantic right whales\, the sort of whale that hangs in the Museum of the Earth. \nSchedule of Activities: \n\n\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Family – friendly whale activities in the Borg Warner gallery \n\n\n11:00 am: Featured Talk How do scientists count critically endangered whales? A story of audio\, airplanes\, and AI. Come hear Cornell University whale researchers Marissa Garcia and Irina Tolkova discuss their latest research\, listening to underwater sounds to estimate the population sizes of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. \nMarissa Garcia is a PhD candidate and Irina Tolkova is a postdoctoral researcher at the K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics at Cornell University.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-days-2025/
LOCATION:Paleontological Research Institution\, 1259 Trumansburg Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Paleontological Research Institution":MAILTO:marketing@priweb.org
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SUMMARY:Dr. Tyler Starr: Molecular Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and Related Bat Coronaviruse
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 12th for a day of discovery\, discussion\, and\, of course\, birthday cake! \nOur keynote speaker\, Dr. Tyler Starr\, will share insights into the Molecular Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and Related Bat Coronaviruses\, and we’ll also feature research poster displays\, a Q&A session with Dr. Heath Ogden on Reconciling Science and Faith\, and more.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/dr-tyler-starr-molecular-evolution-of-sars-cov-2-and-related-bat-coronaviruse/
LOCATION:Utah Valley University\, 800 W. University Parkway\, Orem\, UT\, 84058\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="UVU College of Science and Health":MAILTO:robbinro@uvu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250122T225647Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the work of Charles Darwin on his birthday with top-notch British food in downtown Huntsville. We can chat about how far Evolutionary Science has come since its inception.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-dinner-4/
LOCATION:Poppy and Parliament\, 117 North Side Square\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="North AL Freethought Association":MAILTO:cathypmiller@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250113T153426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T153426Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Lecture: Twists and Turns in Teaching Evolution over the Years (Grand Rapids)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Darwin Day lecture. This years talk is titled “Twists and Turns in Teaching Evolution over the Years” by Glenn Branch\, Deputy Director\, National Center for Science Education. \n\nControversies over the teaching of evolution in the public schools have rocked the nation over the past century. Evolution’s foes have consistently used the same arguments\, but their ambitions have shifted\, from banning the teaching of evolution through balancing it with a supposed alternative to blunting it by misrepresenting evolution as scientifically controversial. In his talk\, Glenn Branch of the National Center for Science Education will discuss the causes\, history\, and consequences of these controversies\, with a special emphasis on events in Michigan. \nGlenn Branch is deputy director of the National Center for Science Education\, a nonprofit organization that defends the integrity of American science education against ideological interference. He is the author of numerous articles on evolution education and climate education\, and the co-editor\, with Eugenie C. Scott\, of Not in Our Classrooms: Why Intelligent Design is Wrong for Our Schools (2006). He received the Evolution Education Award for 2020 from the National Association of Biology Teachers. \n \n\n\nEvent Location\nCalkins Science Center\, Grand Rapids Community College\n226 Bostwick Ave. NE Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 \nJoin us at Graydon’s Crossing after the event!\n1223 Plainfield Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49505 \nParking Information\nMeter parking is free after 6:00pm. \nPublic Parking in Campus Ramps: first 30 minutes free | $2.00 per half hour | Evening/Weekend max $6.00. \nGeneral Event Parking on Campus: $3.50 for events less than 3 hours | $6.00 for events lasting more than 3 hours. \n_______ \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives.\nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated. \nCost: FREE / Suggested Donation $5. Donations to Michigan Humanists can be made at www.michiganhumanists.org/donate
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-lecture-twists-and-turns-in-teaching-evolution-over-the-years-grand-rapids/
LOCATION:Calkins Science Center – Grand Rapids Community College\, 226 Bostwick Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Humanists":MAILTO:info@michiganhumanists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250124T224700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T224700Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Lecture: Darwin and the Art of Botany
DESCRIPTION:With Jim Costa\, Executive Director\, Highlands Biological Station \nDate: Wednesday\, February 12\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET; followed by a reception sponsored by the Carolina Biodiversity Collaborative\nLocation: Hybrid – Virtual and In-person attendance options\nFee: Free; preregistration required \nJoin Highlands Biological Station executive director Dr. Jim Costa for an illustrated exploration of Darwin’s impact on the world of botany\, through the lens of beautiful botanical art. \nCharles Darwin is best known for his work on the evolution of animals\, but in fact a large part of his contribution to the natural sciences is focused on plants. His observations are crucial to our modern understanding of so much about plant biology\, from the amazing pollination process of orchids to plant carnivory to the way that vines climb. Darwin scholar Jim Costa teamed up with botanical artist Bobbi Angell to explore Darwin’s fascination with the plant world in their new book Darwin and the Art of Botany: Observations on the Curious World of Plants. \nA celebration of Darwin’s often overlooked botanical interests\, the book spotlights 45 fascinating plants studied by Darwin\, each illustrated with beautiful botanical art selected from the Library at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation. Join us for this talk and come away with a new appreciation of Darwin’s creative botanical investigations\, the plants he studied\, and the ways in which he helped shape our understanding of the world around us.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-lecture-darwin-and-the-art-of-botany/
LOCATION:North Carolina Botanical Garden\, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27517\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250116T142354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T142354Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day - Evolution und Medizin
DESCRIPTION:Anlässlich des Darwin Day 2025 und auch als Test für eine Humanistische Akademie findet heute ein Vortrag über Charles Darwin an der Siegmund Freud Universität statt. \nDer Humanistische Verband Österreich veranstaltet den Abend gemeinsam mit der giordano bruno stiftung Österreich und der Gesellschaft für kritisches Denken (skeptiker.at) und lädt herzlich ein. \n12. Februar 2025\n19-21 Uhr\nSaal 116\, 1. Stock\nFreudplatz 3 (nicht 1!)\n1020 Wien \nDer Vortragende ist unser Beiratsmitglied Prof. Dr. Erich Eder.\nAm 19. März ist er bei den Skeptikern zu Gast: \nKrone der Schöpfung – Irrtümer über Evolution (Skeptics in the Pub)
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-evolution-und-medizin/
LOCATION:Siegmund Freud Universität\, Freudplatz 3\, Wien\, 1020\, Austria
ORGANIZER;CN="Humanistischer%C2%A0Verband%C2%A0%C3%96sterreich":MAILTO:darwin@humanisten.at
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250130T152605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T152652Z
UID:18293-1739386800-1739394000@darwinday.org
SUMMARY:A View from the Trenches: Church-State Issues 20 Years After Kitzmiller v. Dover Area S.D.
DESCRIPTION:Rob Boston\, Senior Advisor\, Americans United for Separation of Church and State\, speaks in the 16th Annual Forum on Science and Religion\, coinciding with International Darwin Day celebrations. Free and open to the public. \n 
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/a-view-from-the-trenches-church-state-issues-20-years-after-kitzmiller-v-dover-area-s-d/
LOCATION:Old Main Chapel\, Shippensburg\, PA\, 17257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250131T185131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T185131Z
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SUMMARY:The Scopes Trial in History and Folklore
DESCRIPTION:A century ago in Dayton\, Tennessee\, sensation-loving journalists of the 1920s transformed a small-town misdemeanor trial\, brought under a new state law against teaching the theory of evolution in public schools\, into a legendary clash of worldviews pitting populist orator\, politician William Jennings Bryan and libertarian secularist\, attorney Clarence Darrow. Over the ensuing years\, fact and fiction blurred into the mythical version of the Tennessee Monkey Trial celebrated in bestselling books\, Broadway plays\, and Hollywood movies. In his lecture\, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward Larson separates history from folklore in relating the story of the Scopes trial then and thereafter. \nEd Larson holds the Darling Chair in Law and is a University Professor of History at Pepperdine University. Recipient of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize in History\, Larson served as Associate Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives and taught for twenty years at the University of Georgia\, where he chaired the history department. The author of fifteen books and over eighty published articles\, his books include A Magnificent Catastrophe: The Tumultuous Election of 1800; Evolution: The Remarkable History of a Scientific Theory; the Pulitzer Prize-winning Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America’s Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion\, and the New York Times bestsellers\, The Return of George Washington\, 1783-1789 and Franklin & Washington: The Founding Partnership. Larson recently published American Inheritance: Liberty and Slavery in the Birth of a Nation\, 1765-1795. Larson has served as a visiting professor at Yale Law School\, Stanford Law School\, the University of Melbourne\, Leiden University\, and the University of Richmond.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/the-scopes-trial-in-history-and-folklore/
LOCATION:University of Tennessee Knoxville\, 1502 Cumberland Ave.\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37996\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250121T183842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T183942Z
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SUMMARY:The Past is the Key to the Future: Oregon’s Fossil Rodents and the Impacts of Environmental Change
DESCRIPTION:Humans’ impact on the environment is reshaping climates and landscapes. To understand these changes and guess at our future\, we must look back to the deep past. Join paleontologist Samantha Hopkins as she explores how changes recorded in Oregon’s rich fossil record help us understand the ecological impacts of environmental change.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/the-past-is-the-key-to-the-future-oregons-fossil-rodents-and-the-impacts-of-environmental-change/
LOCATION:The Museum of Natural and Cultural History\, 1680 E. 15th Ave.\, Eugene\, OR\, 97403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250124T223102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T223102Z
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SUMMARY:Ninth Annual Darwin Day and Wehner Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Tentative Schedule of Events\n08:30 Poster setup and continental breakfast – CELS Atrium \n09:00 Welcome\nDrs. Matt Schuler\, Kevin Bilyk\, Quinn Vega and Christos Suriano followed by Dr. Lora Billings\, Dean of CSAM \n09:10 Oral presentations \nAnthony Barrera and Dr. Jen Krumins\nKamsy Okafor and Dr. Eli Lee\nWill Cartelli and Dr. Jen Krumins\nNicholas Jacob and Dr. Matthew S. Schuler\nHrisa Goga and Dr. Quinn Vega\nDestiny Devlin and Dr. Meiyin Wu \n10:40 Keynote Address\nDr. Harmit Malik\, Frederick Hutchinson Cancer Center \n11:40 Message from Dr. Scott Kight\, Associate Dean of CSAM \n11:45 Poster session and lunch \nKeynote speaker: \nFrom Petri dish to patient: Mycobacteriophages and their therapeutic potential\nGraham F. Hatfull PhD\, Professor of Biological Sciences\, Eberly Family Professor of Biotechnology\, University of Pittsburgh. \nGraham Hatfull\nHe received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Edinburgh University in 1981 and did postdoctoral work at Yale University with Dr. Nigel Grindley and at the Medical Research Council at Cambridge University\, with Fred Sanger and Bart Barrell. He joined the University of Pittsburgh in 1988 and served as Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences from 2003 to 2011. \nDr. Hatfull’s research focuses on the molecular genetics of the mycobacteria and their bacteriophages\, and their use for educational and therapeutic uses. Dr. Hatfull has published over 300 peer-reviewed articles and reviews and has co-edited four books. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology\, a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has been a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor since 2002.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/ninth-annual-darwin-day-and-wehner-research-symposium/
LOCATION:Montclair State University\, 1 Normal Ave.\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250123T163652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T163652Z
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SUMMARY:Evolution Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Essig Museum celebrates the birthdays of Charles Darwin (February 12th\, 1809)\, Alfred Russel Wallace (January 8th\, 1823)\, and Henry Bates (February 8th\, 1825) with special behind-the-scenes tours of our collection in the Valley Life Sciences Building (VLSB). Join us for a special look at our collections featuring beetles collected by Darwin during his Voyage of the Beagle. We will also take a closer look at adaptations – traits that evolved over millions of years to help insects obtain food\, avoid predators\, and find mates. \nIn addition to our tours\, at 10:00am\, February 14\, in room 2063 VLSB\, we will have a special lecture\, as part of our Essig Brunch seminar series\, by Dr. Jim Costa (Executive Director & Professor\, Highlands Biological Station of Western Carolina University) titled “Ardent Beetle Hunters – On the Entomological Enthusiasms of Darwin & Wallace“. Abstract: “When in 1908 Alfred Russel Wallace was asked how it was that of the many people pursuing the question of species origins it was he and Darwin who discovered the principle of natural selection\, his answer surprised his audience. First and most importantly\, he said\, “in early life both Darwin and myself became ardent beetle-hunters.” Indeed\, while finches\, giant tortoises\, and birds-of-paradise loom large in Darwin and Wallace lore\, insects were far more important. In this talk I trace the central role of entomology in the lives and thought of Darwin and Wallace\, from the early inspiration of insect diversity to the ways in which insects provided these naturalists with insights into the evolutionary process.” Jim will also be giving a talk “Alice Eastwood\, Gertrude Jekyll\, and Horticultural History: The Wallace Connection” for Botany Lunch at the UC & Jepson Herbaria at 12 noon on February 14. \nMuseum Tours will begin at 12pm\, 1pm\, 2pm\, 3pm\, and 4pm from the foot of the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton in VLSB. \nWe will be limiting the number of people in our small exhibit space\, so reserve your free tickets with Eventbrite. Note: There are multiple tour times – check the Select Date and Time options on Eventbrite to choose a time slot. And please consider making a donation using our secure online system to help us continue our mission of research and education.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/evolution-day-2025/
LOCATION:UC Berkeley Essig Museum\, 1170 Valley Life Science Building\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250203T163757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T160816Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Darwin Day Lecture: Nina Jablonski
DESCRIPTION:The Skin in the Game of Evolution: How human skin illustrates Darwinian evolution and much more\nFeaturing Nina Jablonski\, Ph.D.\, Atherton and Evan Pugh Professor Emerita of Anthropology\, Penn State\nNational Academy of Sciences Member\nFriday\, February 14\, 2025 3:00-4:30 p.m. with a light reception following in the Chaiken Family Atrium\, 114 Welch Building \nEverything about human skin\, from its apparent nakedness and potential sweatiness to its many inherent colors and exquisite sensitivity\, is the product of evolution. This lecture will draw upon the rich and diverse evidence from paleontology\, physiology\, climatology\, genetics\, microbiology\, and other fields that has led to our current understanding of the evolution of human skin. It will also explore how the preeminence of vision and language in humans paved the way for our ability to rapidly assess skin traits and then transmit impressions and value judgements of skin color and other traits to others\, often with disastrous results. Learning the basics of skin evolution instills valuable information about Darwinian evolution and a deep appreciation of the beauty of human diversity. It also provides the foundation of an educational curriculum for an anti-racist world. \nCo-sponsored by the Center for Human Evolution and Diversity in the College of the Liberal Arts and Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/2025-darwin-day-lecture-nina-jablonski/
LOCATION:114 Welch Building\, Penn State University\, University Park\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250123T173026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T173026Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day at the Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum
DESCRIPTION:Darwin Day is a community science outreach event celebrating the life and times of one of the most brilliant and influential Victorian naturalists\, Charles R. Darwin. Darwin was an avid geologist and biologist who most famously developed the theory of natural selection—one of the driving mechanisms behind biological evolution—published in his seminal work: On the Origin of Species. Today\, this theory forms the foundation for many of our natural sciences. Darwin Day is a national celebration of Darwin’s scientific legacy typically held on (or near) his birthday. \nDarwin Day is a free event and open to guests of all ages. Many wonderful geological and biological specimens will be available to observe\, with volunteers on hand to explain their fascinating histories. Learning tables focusing on the natural history of Wisconsin and the contributions of Thomas A. Greene to our understanding of local Wisconsin geology will be spread throughout Lapham Hall\, with many rare and beautiful samples on display from the Thomas A. Greene geological collection. Other activities will be available throughout the day\, including presentations by UWM scientists and guest speakers\, a scavenger hunt\, activities for kids\, and booths featuring many community organizations. There’s something for everyone\, so bring the family and have a full day of science fun! \nThanks\, and we hope to see you there! \nFor more information\, please contact:\nChase Shelburne: shelbur2@uwm.edu \nRob Graziano: graziano@uwm.edu
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-at-the-thomas-a-greene-geological-museum-2/
LOCATION:Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum\, Lapham Hall 168\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum":MAILTO:geosci-staff@uwm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250122T224322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T224322Z
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SUMMARY:Reception and Public Lecture at UT Tyler: Michael Muehlenbein\, keynote speaker
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Hormones and Immunity in Evolutionary Perspectives \nMichael Muehlenbein is professor and chair of the Department of Anthropology at Baylor University. He holds advanced degrees in Public health and anthropology\, and has worked at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\, Indiana University\, the University of Texas at San Antonio\, and now Baylor University. His academic interests include a variety of topics relating to ecological immunology\, evolutionary endocrinology\, and One Health. He is particularly interested in the roles of hormones in mediating human life history trade-offs\, affect and the behavioral immune system\, immune biomarker development\, risks of emerging infectious disease associated with human-wildlife contact and most recently\, attitudes about the COVID-19 pandemic. He has worked in 11 countries\, been primary instructor to more than 3000 students\, brought more than 250 students on 16 study abroad/international research experiences\, published two edited volumes\, and more than 100 papers\, organized two international conferences along with nine symposia\, is active in doctoral student professional development\, and is a father of four amazing kids.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/reception-and-public-lecture-at-ut-tyler-michael-muehlenbein-keynote-speaker/
LOCATION:UT Tyler\, 3900 University Blvd\, Tyler\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T012440
CREATED:20250207T233325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T233325Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day Celebration Dinner - a Culinary Journey Through Evolution!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Culinary Journey Through Evolution! Celebrate the wonders of science and nature with us at our Darwin Day Celebration Dinner. Indulge in a menu crafted to take you on an evolutionary gastronomic adventure. \n4 pm – Joyful Beverage Hour\nFreshly squeezed orange juice\nLemonade made with fresh lemons\nYou are welcome to bring adult beverages to supplement our offerings\n5 pm – Whet the Appetite\nPrimordial Soup – where it all began\nVegetable Matter – celebrating photosynthesis\nYeast Fermented Grain Loaves – wheat has a bigger genome than we do\n6 pm – The Main Event\nRoasted Avian Dinosaur – they never left\nSteamed Vegetable Cultivars – the glory of agriculture\nDairy Product Infused Pasta – an oblique tribute to the FSM\nSucrose Infused Morsels – respect our craving for sweetness\n7 pm – Knowledge Trials and Random Chance Rewards\nTeam Trivia\nDoor Prizes \nRegister Now! Don’t miss out on this unique celebration of Darwin’s legacy. Come\, Celebrate\, and Explore the Wonders of Evolution with Us! \nEvent is at the Humanist Center in Mesa\, Arizona 85201. Open to the public and free dinner tickets are available via the registration page.
URL:https://darwinday.org/event/darwin-day-celebration-dinner-a-culinary-journey-through-evolution/
LOCATION:Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix\, 627 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Mesa\, 85201
ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Blain":MAILTO:roger.blain@hsgp.org
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