Few people have had a greater impact on science, and on society as a whole, than Charles Darwin. February 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth, as well as the 150th anniversary of the publication of his most important work, On the Origin of Species. To mark and celebrate this important occasion, Washington State University held a series of events during the week of February 16, 2009 to celebrate the life of a man whose ideas have helped shape our modern world. All events were free and open to the public.
As a scientific theory, evolution has a unique place in our society—most people have strong opinions about it, but few really know what it says. Misunderstandings and misperceptions about the science of evolution were addressed in short lectures by two WSU scientists: "What Evolution Isn't" (Dr. Mike Webster, School of Biological Sciences), and "10 Ways That Evolution Impacts Your Everyday Life" (Dr. Dan Rodgers, Department of Animal Sciences). Audience members were invited to discuss these issues with a panel of experts after the talks.Few people have had a greater impact on science, and on society as a whole, than Charles Darwin. February 2009 marks the 200th anniversary o...all »Few people have had a greater impact on science, and on society as a whole, than Charles Darwin. February 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth, as well as the 150th anniversary of the publication of his most important work, On the Origin of Species. To mark and celebrate this important occasion, Washington State University held a series of events during the week of February 16, 2009 to celebrate the life of a man whose ideas have helped shape our modern world. All events were free and open to the public.
As a scientific theory, evolution has a unique place in our society—most people have strong opinions about it, but few really know what it says. Misunderstandings and misperceptions about the science of evolution were addressed in short lectures by two WSU scientists: "What Evolution Isn't" (Dr. Mike Webster, School of Biological Sciences), and "10 Ways That Evolution Impacts Your Everyday Life" (Dr. Dan Rodgers, Department of Animal Sciences). Audience members were invited to discuss these issues with a panel of experts after the talks.«
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