Speaker Series
Cleveland, Lucy, and Human Evolution
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, OH, United StatesDr. Donald Johanson, discoverer of the famous fossil hominin known as "Lucy" will share his story of the excitement and controversy of the “golden age” of paleoanthropology. He will reflect on Lucy’s role as ambassador to the past and her profound impact on the field of human origins.
$12
Grandmothers and Human Evolution
The Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, United StatesGrandmothers contribute to our big brains, obsession with reputations, and the cultural construction of our daily lives. Evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Kristen Hawkes will share her research that shows that grandmothers are not only vital to child rearing and cooperation, but also to forming interdependent economies.
$18Grandmothers and Human Evolution
The Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, United StatesGrandmothers contribute to our big brains, obsession with reputations, and the cultural construction of our daily lives. Evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Kristen Hawkes will share her research that shows that grandmothers are not only vital to child rearing and cooperation, but also to forming interdependent economies.
$18
Living on the Edge: Neanderthals and Denisovans in Central Asia
California Academy of Sciences 55 Music Concourse Dr 94118, San Francisco, CA, United StatesIn this lecture, Dr. Viola will share how ancient DNA and archaeological and morphological data are advancing our understanding of how Neanderthals and Denisovans interacted—biologically, geographically, and culturally.
$12 – $15Living on the Edge: Neanderthals and Denisovans in Central Asia
California Academy of Sciences 55 Music Concourse Dr 94118, San Francisco, CA, United StatesIn this lecture, Dr. Viola will share how ancient DNA and archaeological and morphological data are advancing our understanding of how Neanderthals and Denisovans interacted—biologically, geographically, and culturally.
$12 – $15
The Evolution of the Human Mind – CANCELED
American Museum of Natural History 56 West 81st St., New York, NY, United StatesNOTICE: After careful consideration, we have decided to cancel this event. It will be rescheduled for a later date.
FreeThe Evolution of the Human Mind – CANCELED
American Museum of Natural History 56 West 81st St., New York, NY, United StatesNOTICE: After careful consideration, we have decided to cancel this event. It will be rescheduled for a later date.
Free
Film Screening: Rise of the Warrior Apes – CANCELED
California Academy of Sciences 55 Music Concourse Dr 94118, San Francisco, CA, United StatesNOTICE: After careful consideration, we have decided to cancel this event. It will be rescheduled for a later date.
Film Screening: Rise of the Warrior Apes – CANCELED
California Academy of Sciences 55 Music Concourse Dr 94118, San Francisco, CA, United StatesNOTICE: After careful consideration, we have decided to cancel this event. It will be rescheduled for a later date.
Lunch Break Science #1 • Zarin Machanda Lecture
Zarin Machanda explores the nature of chimpanzee communication and relationships in this Lunch Break Science lecture.
FreeLunch Break Science #1 • Zarin Machanda Lecture
Zarin Machanda explores the nature of chimpanzee communication and relationships in this Lunch Break Science lecture.
Free
Lunch Break #2 • Lauren Schroeder Grantee Spotlight
Take a break from your day and feed your brain with The Leakey Foundation!
Meet Leakey Foundation grantee Lauren Schroeder and learn what it takes to study the skulls of early humans. This short interview is part of The Leakey Foundation’s weekly video series Lunch Break Science.
Free