Darwin Week
Each year the College of Charleston and its sponsors celebrate the life of Charles Darwin and his contribution to science by hosting a thought provoking, week-long series of guest speakers whose research directly relates to Darwin's popular theories.
Schedule
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Tuesday, Feb. 15
4:00pm
The Origin of Life: Did It All Start In a Warm Little Pond?
Antonio Lazcano, National Autonomous University of Mexico
Zoom Recording - Lazcano Passcode: D@rwin2022_1
Wednesday, Feb. 16
4:30pm
Topological Considerations in Genome Biology
Mariel Vazquez, University of California, Davis
Zoom Recording - Vazquez Passcode: D@rwin2022_2
Thursday, Feb. 17
4:00pm, SSMB Auditorium (limited in-person attendance; please see Zoom link)
Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer
Plasticity, Epigenetics, and Evolution
David Pfennig, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Zoom Recording - Pfennig Passcode: D@rwin2022_3
Friday, Feb. 18
3:00pm, RITA 101 (limited in-person attendance; please see Zoom link)
Presented in Partnership with CofC's Center for Sustainable Development
The Anthropocene: How Emerging Contaminants Impact Aquatic Ecosystems
Austin Gray, Virginia Tech
