Lunch Break Science
Join Dr. Patrick Gathogo live on Lunch Break Science on October 20, 2022 for an exploration of geology, the origin and ‘genetics’ of rocks, and human evolution!
Who is Dr. Patrick Gathogo?
Dr. Patrick Gathogo is a geologist who focuses on biogeography, geology, paleoclimate, and petrology. Gathogo originally hails from Kenya and is currently an adjunct associate professor at the University of Utah. He is also an associate research professor at Stony Brook University and an associate researcher in the geology department of the National Museums of Kenya. He was the first recipient of The Leakey Foundation’s Francis H. Brown African Scholarship.
What will Dr. Gathogo discuss on Lunch Break Science?
Gathogo and Lunch Break Science host Arielle Johnson discuss geology and petrology, the importance of mentorship in science, and how academia compares to consultation work. Gathogo also shares the impact receiving the Francis H. Brown African Scholarship had on his career.
During his lecture, Gathogo digs deeper into the implications geology and petrology have on understanding human evolution.
How do I watch Patrick’s Lunch Break Science episode live?
Watch Lunch Break Science live and ask Dr. Patrick Gathogo your questions about human evolution! You can view the livestream on:
October 20, 2022
11 AM Pacific • 6 PM UTC
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Check out these resources to learn more about Dr. Patrick Gathogo and the Francis H. Brown African Scholarship!
Grantee Spotlight: Patrick Gathogo
Learn more or apply for the Francis H. Brown African Scholarship
Help support the Francis H. Brown African Scholarship
Frank Brown’s Scientific Legacy
