Darwin Day 2019 (pt 1)

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Darwin Day 2019 (pt 1)

Feb 22, 2019

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Biology Building East, Kollros Auditorium

210 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240

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Iowa City Darwin Day is a grand celebration of science and its many contributions to humanity! As in previous years, this year we welcome a slate of world-renowned scientists who will share their research in a series of professional seminars and public talks over two days.

All events are free and open to the public.

DAY 1: Friday, February 22, Kollros Auditorium, Biology Building East

2:30 pm Reception
3:00 pm "Health and Survival in the Context of Medieval Mortality Crises." Sharon DeWitte
3:45 pm "In Crypts and Cabinets: A Molecular Study of Smallpox" Ana Duggan
4:30 pm Intermission & Reception
4:45 pm "Evolutionary Stability, the Apical Brain Enigma, and Exuberant Divergence." Nicholas Strausfeld

DAY 2: Saturday, February 23 Macbride Hall Auditorium

9:00 am Coffee and pastries
9:30 am “Odd Animal Eyes: Insights into Evolution and Biotechnology." Jeanne Serb
10:00 am "Time Traveling: What Our Brains Share with the Brains of Beetles." Nicholas Strausfeld
11:00 am "Ancient DNA and Historical Disease" Ana Duggan
12:00 pm "Past and Present Emerging Infectious Diseases." Sharon DeWitte
1:00 pm Darwin's Birthday Party in the Hageboeck Hall of Birds.
3:00 pm Screening of the movie Contagion and discussion with Sharon DeWitte at FilmScene.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact in advance at

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Darwin Day 2019 (pt 1)