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Darwin Day 2019 (pt 2)
Feb 22, 2019
All Day
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, Macbride Hall Auditorium
39-53 East Jefferson Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
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 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 "Using Evolution to Fight Superbugs." Marc Lipsitch
- 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