Primate Palate: Orangutans, Obesity, and Human Evolution
American Museum of Natural History 56 West 81st St., New York, NY, United StatesHow can studying what orangutans eat help us better understand the obesity epidemic in humans? Dr. Erin Vogel shares her research on wild orangutans in the tropical forests of Sumatra and Borneo, illuminating how their diet, behavior, and metabolism can provide insights into the human condition.
FreePrimate Palate: Orangutans, Obesity, and Human Evolution
American Museum of Natural History 56 West 81st St., New York, NY, United StatesHow can studying what orangutans eat help us better understand the obesity epidemic in humans? Dr. Erin Vogel shares her research on wild orangutans in the tropical forests of Sumatra and Borneo, illuminating how their diet, behavior, and metabolism can provide insights into the human condition.
Free
The Evolution and Meanings of Human Skin Color
The Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, United StatesIn this lecture, Nina Jablonski will discuss the evolution of human skin color and how color-based race concepts have influenced societies and social well-being.
$10 – $18The Evolution and Meanings of Human Skin Color
The Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, United StatesIn this lecture, Nina Jablonski will discuss the evolution of human skin color and how color-based race concepts have influenced societies and social well-being.
$10 – $18
Family Class: Skin We Are In
The Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin anthropologist Nina Jablonski for an exploration of the science behind skin color. Jablonski will discuss the history of skin and its meaning. She will also read from her new book Skin We Are In.
Free with admission to the Houston Museum of Natural ScienceFamily Class: Skin We Are In
The Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin anthropologist Nina Jablonski for an exploration of the science behind skin color. Jablonski will discuss the history of skin and its meaning. She will also read from her new book Skin We Are In.
Free with admission to the Houston Museum of Natural Science
2018 Fellows Tour – “Origins: China’s Early Human History and Prehistoric Culture”
Join The Leakey Foundation on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to China. 21st century China presents a unique combination of the very ancient and the very modern. Our 2018 Leakey Foundation Fellows Trip led by Dr. Steve Kuhn will combine the very best of both. This exciting and educational trip will combine behind-the-scenes exploration of China's early human history with luxury experiences in the exciting modern cities of Beijing and Shanghai.
$7,4992018 Fellows Tour – “Origins: China’s Early Human History and Prehistoric Culture”
Join The Leakey Foundation on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to China. 21st century China presents a unique combination of the very ancient and the very modern. Our 2018 Leakey Foundation Fellows Trip led by Dr. Steve Kuhn will combine the very best of both. This exciting and educational trip will combine behind-the-scenes exploration of China's early human history with luxury experiences in the exciting modern cities of Beijing and Shanghai.
$7,499
What Makes Us Human? Lessons from the Study of Wild Chimpanzees
Café Brauer, Lincoln Park Zoo 2021 N Stockton Drive, Chicago, IllinoisIn this talk, Dr. John Mitani will review findings that reveal some interesting parallels between humans and chimpanzees with respect to friendships, longevity, and cooperation.
$10What Makes Us Human? Lessons from the Study of Wild Chimpanzees
Café Brauer, Lincoln Park Zoo 2021 N Stockton Drive, Chicago, IllinoisIn this talk, Dr. John Mitani will review findings that reveal some interesting parallels between humans and chimpanzees with respect to friendships, longevity, and cooperation.
$10
Film Screening: Rise of the Warrior Apes
Film Row Cinema, Columbia College 1104 South Wabash Ave, Chicago, IllinoisThis event is a screening of the award-winning documentary Rise of the Warrior Apes featuring a question and answer session with collaborating scientist Dr. John Mitani.
FreeFilm Screening: Rise of the Warrior Apes
Film Row Cinema, Columbia College 1104 South Wabash Ave, Chicago, IllinoisThis event is a screening of the award-winning documentary Rise of the Warrior Apes featuring a question and answer session with collaborating scientist Dr. John Mitani.
Free
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