Science Spotlight
By Harvard Museums of Science & Culture and Harvard Museum of Natural History
At this celebration of science, learn about how species are classified and conditions on ancient Earth straight from the source: scientists themselves.
.: sábado, Abril 13 2pm – 3:30pm.
Ages: Adults.
No application or registration needed.
Cost
This event is free with museum admission.
Localização
- In-person only.
26 Oxford St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Estados Unidos
Additional information
Meet up-and-coming scientists and learn about questions at the forefront of research today in this series of short talks.
2:00–2:30 pm What in the World Is a Pseudoscorpion?
Juli Cosgrove - PhD Graduate Student - Giribet Lab
Have you ever wondered how scientists discover and describe new species? Or a slightly different question—have you ever wondered why scientists describe new species? Come explore these questions with arachnologist Juli Cosgrove and learn about an animal that you have certainly walked by but probably never heard of.
3:00–3:30 pm Unveiling Ancient History as an Earth Detective
Val Aguilar - Graduate Student - Earth & Planetary Science Lab
Travel back to an ancient Earth bombarded by colossal asteroids 3.5 billion years ago. Geologist Val Aguilar studies the oldest extraterrestrial impact events recorded in the rock record. Explore the geologic evidence of giant asteroid impacts, their effects on the planet's surface, and learn about the story of Earth's survival.
Regular admission rates apply.
Presented by the Harvard Museum of Natural History and the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture.
Last updated Abril 5, 2024.
Related events
More from the organizations that brought you this event.
Reading Genetic Tea Leaves (Free Hybrid Lecture)
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture and Harvard Museum of Natural History
quinta-feira, Maio 2 6pm – 7pm
Can we rely on genetics to predict someone's traits, health risks, and even future events in their life? In this free hybrid lecture, join Dr. Molly Przeworski as she dives into this nuanced question.
Teen Saturdays at the Museum! / ¡Sábados de Jóvenes en el Museo!
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
sábado, Maio 11 1pm – 3pm
Latino teens are invited to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology for our Teen Saturdays! This series is an opportunity to meet your peers and learn about the natural world of Latin America.
See all events from Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, and Harvard Museum of Natural History
Related programs
More from the organizations that brought you this event.
Earth & Planetary Sciences Gallery
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture and Harvard Museum of Natural History
BaldwinDazzling minerals await you at the Harvard Museum of Natural History's Earth & Planetary Sciences Gallery! New to the collection is a unique assortment of egg-shaped minerals.
Arthropods: Creatures That Rule
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture and Harvard Museum of Natural History
BaldwinDespite their small size, arthropods are some of the world’s mightiest creatures. Discover their amazing diversity at Arthropods: Creatures That Rule, with a new addition featuring ants and termites.
Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient World
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East and Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
Thousands of years ago, ancient people across the Mediterranean were connected to faraway places and cultures through trade. Learn more in this exhibition at Harvard's Museum of the Ancient Near East.
Glass Flowers: New Exhibit
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture and Harvard Museum of Natural History
Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka’s plant models are so detailed, you might not even realize they’re glass! See their beauty for yourself at the Harvard Museum of Natural History's Glass Flowers Gallery.
"Nature As Artist": A Free, Self-Guided, Virtual Tour of the Harvard Museum of Natural History
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
Take a self-guided tour through the Harvard Museum of Natural History!
See all programs from Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, and Harvard Museum of Natural History