Speaker Series

November 10 • Houston • Brain Evolution From Lucy to Einstein

The Leakey Foundation Annual Speaker Series on Human Origins is a lecture series from top scientists in the field of human origins. This program has been the cornerstone of our education and outreach efforts for nearly 50 years. If you are in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, or Houston, check our calendar for the next lecture near you!

Live this Month: January 2021

Speaker Series, Lecture, Lunch Break Science, Young Professionals Group

Join The Leakey Foundation for these January 2021 live programs.

10.14.20

Irene Gallego Romero discusses Denisovan DNA in a virtual lecture

Speaker Series

Join Leakey Foundation grantee Dr. Gallego Romero for a virtual lecture on her ongoing research in partnership with local researchers in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. She will characterize the legacy of DNA from archaic Denisovans that is present-day Papuan DNA. She will also explore the positioning of Indonesia in the global human genetics landscape.

07.26.16

The Secret Lives of Female Chimpanzees

Speaker Series

Come learn about the fascinating lives of female chimpanzees with Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C²ST) and The Leakey Foundation. Female apes are often overshadowed… more »