How does evolution shape us as a species?
Image: Darwin's finches 1845 (public domain)
In celebration of International Darwin Day 2021, ANU biological anthropologists will discuss how they use evolutionary principles in their research investigating humans as a species.
Webinar schedule
10-10.35am Friday 12 February 2021 AEDT - 3 minute talks:
Dr Katharine Balolia
How can we reconstruct the social lives of our ancestors?Associate Professor Alison Behie
How do natural disasters change our evolutionary trajectory?Dr Geoff Kushnick
Can evolutionary thinking help us understand why people own land?Dr Clare McFadden
What can past human populations tell us about adapting to island life?Dr Justyna Miszkiewicz
How have our bones changed over the last 10,000 years?Dr Stacey Ward
Does being the black sheep make you sick?Dr Laura Wilson
Why didn’t we domesticate the zebra and what does it tell us about human evolution?10.35-11.00am Friday 12 February 2021AEDT - panel discussion with Q&A from participants
Registration required
Follow this link: shorturl.at/fnCW9
Location
Online, free and open to all
Speakers
- School of Archaeology and Anthropology
Contact
- Dr Justyna Miszkiewicz+61 2 6125 9295
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