More Darwiniana this week
As noted everywhere, next Thursday is the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth. We've got fun plans at NOVA (and you're invited), but you might also opt for this symposium at the National Museum of Natural History downtown:
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Darwin Anniversary Symposium
Baird Auditorium, 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
February 12, 2009 marks the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin and the 150th year since the publication of his influential work, On the Origin of Species. To recognize Darwin's scientific accomplishments, including his observations on plant and animal life, the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health, in conjunction with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, offers a day of discussions with distinguished panelists that will focus on a variety of topics from historical perspectives of Darwin to evolution and medicine.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Darwin Anniversary Symposium
Baird Auditorium, 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
February 12, 2009 marks the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin and the 150th year since the publication of his influential work, On the Origin of Species. To recognize Darwin's scientific accomplishments, including his observations on plant and animal life, the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health, in conjunction with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, offers a day of discussions with distinguished panelists that will focus on a variety of topics from historical perspectives of Darwin to evolution and medicine.
Labels: evolution, meetings, smithsonian
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