News Archives for October, 2008
Freaky Fridays . . . when McGill scientists bust myths and clarify science.
October 23, 2008
A series of public outreach lectures where McGill scientists examine the myths and realities of everything from aliens to global warming. Where: Auditorium, Redpath Museum, 859 Sherbrooke Street West, Metro McGill/Peel (unless otherwise indicated). Seating is limited. No reservations necessary. When: 4 PM Cost: Free, unless indicated otherwise. Full Entry »
Evolutionary science, God & ethics: Who believes and why
October 23, 2008
Guest Lecturer: Dr. Brian Alters, Director, Tomlinson Project in University-Level Science Education (T-PULSE), McGill University Half of North Americans do not believe that humans evolved; instead they typically believe that a supreme being specially created humans and have a religiously-based ethical system. What they believe about the foundational issues of evolution, and why they believe it, will be explored. Following his lecture the A & E Biography of Charles Darwin entitled Charles Darwin: Evolution's Voice will be shown. Date: Friday, October 31, 2008 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Redpath Museum Auditorium 859 Sherbrooke Street West Admission: Free For additional information please contact either of the following: Ingrid Birker Science Outreach Coordinator Tel.: 514-398-4086 ext. 4094 Delores LaPratt Trottier Symposium Coordinator Tel.: 514-398-2852 Full Entry »
The Lorne Trottier Public Science Symposium Series
October 23, 2008
What is the Origin of Ethics? Philosophers have debated this question for centuries. And now economists and evolutionary biologists are set to debate this at the annual Trottier Symposium. In honor of Charles Darwin's 150th anniversary of the publication of his Theory of Natural Selection, this year's Symposium brings …Full Entry »