Join The Leakey Foundation for these upcoming programs:
Lunch Break Science #29 | Christopher Schmitt June 17 at 11 am PT | 12 pm MT | 1 pm CT | 2 pm ET
Meet Leakey Foundation grantee Christopher Schmitt and learn about the development and life histories of primates, especially vervet monkeys. Watch on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or here on Leakey Foundation Live to participate in the Q&A session.
Speaker Series on Human Origins: Engaging With Public Audiences on Human Evolution June 22 at 5 pm PT · 6 pm MT · 7 pm CT · 8 pm ET
Dr. Briana Pobiner discusses her outreach activities and research in science education, which are part of her broader science communication efforts on human evolution with various public audiences. Dr. Pobiner is the recipient of the 2021 AAPA & Leakey Foundation Communication and Outreach Award in Honor of Camilla M. Smith.
Register today to watch live! Can’t watch live? Registration also includes a link to view the recording of this event.
Summer Travel Series: Argentina June 25 at 5 pm PT · 6 pm MT · 7 pm CT · 8 pm ET
Explore fascinating archaeological and primate research sites with Leakey Foundation scientists as your guides while supporting a good cause! This first of three events in the “Summer Travel Series” takes you to Argentina for a behind-the-scenes virtual tour of the Owl Monkey Project with Dr. Eduardo Fernandez-Duque and Dr. Claudia Vellegia and features a musical performance by Guillermo García.
Lucy is one of the most famous fossils of all time. The discovery of this species had a major impact on the science of human origins and evolution. Why? What was that impact? Arizona State University's Institute of Human Origins is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lucy's discovery with a symposium on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
The Leakey Foundation and American Association for Biological Anthropologists’ Education Committee are collaborating on outreach at the Natural History Museum… more »
Join Dr. Cara Ocobock on Lunch Break Science to learn how her research challenges traditional human evolution narratives and expands our understanding of women’s physical capabilities and endurance.
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