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06.17.21

Communicating about human evolution

Evolution can be a controversial and sensitive topic in America. According to a 2019 survey from the Pew Research Center, 36% of American adults say they do not accept evolution. How can scientists and educators help shift public understanding and acceptance of human evolution?

06.04.21

Live this Month: June

Travel, Lecture, Lunch Break Science, Speaker Series, Education

Join The Leakey Foundation for an exciting lineup of virtual events this June!

07.01.20

Zarin Machanda on Chimpanzee Communication and Relationships

Video, Education, Lunch Break Science

This month’s featured video is primatologist Zarin Machanda’s talk from The Leakey Foundation’s new web series Lunch Break Science. Dr. Machanda is assistant professor of anthropology at Tufts University and director of the Kibale Chimpanzee Project. Her talk explores the surprisingly nuanced world of chimpanzee vocalizations and gestures.

06.09.20

Summer Virtual Series Lunch Break Science Launches June 25

Education, Lecture

The Leakey Foundation is excited to announce our summer virtual series Lunch Break Science will be streaming to our Facebook and YouTube pages starting Thursday, June 25 at 11 am PDT.

05.19.20

Down Ancient Trails

Education, Lecture

Leakey Foundation grantee Shanti Pappu and her colleagues are hosting free online lectures on archaeology and human evolution. Many of the featured speakers are Leakey Foundation grantees.

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The Leakey Foundation’s mission is to increase scientific knowledge, education, and public understanding of human origins, evolution, behavior and survival.

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