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Arkansas Darwin Day 2012 is a joint effort of universities and community organizations to host a multi-disciplinary scientific conference and series of science-oriented educational and social events in Little Rock and across the State.
The main purpose of the event is to celebrate Charles Darwin’s achievements and examine their effects; build awareness of evolutionary science; examine the transformation of Darwin’s ideas over the past 150 years; uphold science education and research; and promote science and evidence-based decision-making in all areas of life. More generally, Darwin Day celebrates the advancement of humanity made possible by scientific knowledge, acquired through human curiosity and ingenuity.
Darwin Day will include a variety of activities that will be free and open to the public. The centerpiece of the event will be a conference, hosted by UALR, on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The conference will include a series of lectures, including a keynote speech by Dr. Kevin Padian; student research and poster presentations and awards, science laboratory tours, and workshops. In addition, the Mid-America Science Museum will offer visitors interactive activities that relate to evolution and observation skills. Darwin Day will also include free documentary screenings on scientific topics.
Arkansas Darwin Day 2012 will lay the foundation for a continuing tradition of an annual science-focused multidisciplinary event that will enrich life in Arkansas.
Arkansas Darwin Day 2012 Events
Darwin Day Conference 2012
UALR Science Laboratories Tours
Mid-America Science Museum
Art of Science and Science of Art Contest
Socrates Café
Films
DOWNLOAD complete schedule of events.
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Friday, February 10, 2012
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6:00pm |
Clinton School of Public Service, Dr. Kevin Padian, "Evolution, Education, and 'Intelligent Design': Lessons from the 2005 Trial in Dover, PA" *Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239. |
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall |
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5:00pm – 8:30pm
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Darwin Day Art Contest Reception and Awards Awards Ceremony: 7:30pm |
Canvas Community Gallery, 1111 West 7th St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 |
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
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Events for Children and Families
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9:00am – 5:00pm |
UALR Science Laboratory Tours, activity station presented by the Discovery Museum, Fossils and Dinosaurs (activities for all ages). Lab tours will be closed during the keynote address between 1:00pm and 2:30pm. |
UALR, Science Lab Building, 1st floor |
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11:00am – 3:00pm |
Mid-America Science Museum, Darwin Day activities for children and families |
Mid America Science Museum, Hot Springs |
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Darwin Day Conference |
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1:00pm |
Opening Remarks Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
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UALR, EIT Building, Auditorium
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1:15pm |
Dr. Kevin Padian, University of California, Berkeley "What Darwin Said (And Did not Say)" Question and Answer Session with the Keynote Speaker
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UALR, EIT Building, Auditorium |
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2:30pm |
Dr. Joseph M. Plavcan, University of Arkansas “How Evolutionary Biology and Studies of Human Evolution Impact our Understanding of Ourselves”
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UALR, EIT Building, Auditorium
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3:30pm |
Dr. Janet Lanza, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, “Mechanisms of Evolution“
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UALR, EIT Building, Auditorium
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4:30pm |
Dr. Scott Austin, University of Central Arkansas, “Evidence for the Age of Earth and the Age of the Universe”
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UALR, EIT Building, Auditorium
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5:30pm |
Closing Remarks, Presentation of Awards
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UALR, EIT Building, Auditorium
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7:00pm |
Copper Grill |
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
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1:00pm |
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UALR Dickinson Hall Auditorium
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3:00pm |
UALR Dickinson Hall Auditorium |
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