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Distinguished Evolutionary Biologist Anne Yoder to Deliver Annual Biodiversity Day Lecture
Sep. 12, 2024—By Danielle Bowden, Evolutionary Studies administrative specialist Nashville, TN –– Vanderbilt University’s Evolutionary Studies Initiative is thrilled to announce that distinguished evolutionary biologist Anne Yoder will be delivering the annual Biodiversity Day Lecture. Yoder is widely recognized for her groundbreaking research on the genetics and speciation of Madagascar’s lemurs, which has transformed our understanding of...
Evolutionary Studies hosts National Academy Member Sharon Strauss for Earth Day
Apr. 2, 2024—By Danielle Bowden, Evolutionary Studies administrative specialist Evolutionary Studies at Vanderbilt is thrilled to announce Sharon Strauss as our keynote speaker for our Earth Day seminar. This seminar, titled, “Evolution and plasticity of the niche, with implications for species coexistence,” will be held in Buttrick 102 on April 17 at 3:30pm. Strauss, Distinguished Professor Emerita...
Scott Edwards, expert on the evolution of biodiversity, to deliver J. T. Scopes Lecture
Mar. 20, 2023—By: Dr. Andy Flick, Evolutionary Studies scientific coordinator Scott V. Edwards, the Alexander Agassiz Professor of Zoology and Curator of Ornithology in the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University and a leading expert on the evolution of biodiversity, will deliver this year’s J. T. Scopes Lecture on Wednesday, March 29th. The title of his...
Joan Strassmann, expert on the evolution of cooperation, to deliver Evolutionary Studies seminar
Feb. 22, 2023—Joan Strassmann, a world leading expert on the evolution of cooperation and fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, will be giving a talk on experimental evolution of microbes on Friday Feb. 24th. The event will begin at 3:30pm in Medical Research Building III room 1220 and is open to the Vanderbilt community. Snacks...