Darwin Day
Monday, Feb 10, 2025, Wang Center, Lecture Hall 2
6:00 pm start time
Dr. Timothy Mousseau, University of South Carolina, More info here:
Title: Evolution Across Mutagenic Landscapes: Adventure at Chernobyl, Fukushima, and Other Hot Places
Earthstock
Monday, April 21st, 2025, Javits Center, Room TBA
5:00 pm start time
Monday, September 15th, 2025
Javits Center, Room 111 || 6:00 PM start time
Dr. Rebecca Pearce || Undergraduate Biology, Center for Molecular Medicine/Biology Learning Labs
Title: Clever But Curious, Smart But Scared: Why Might American Crows Not Always Seem As Intelligent As They Are?
Abstract: In this talk, she will explore why highly intelligent animals like American crows may not always appear as clever as they are, examining how risk perception, age, and exploratory tendencies may shape their ability to solve cognitive tasks. The study highlights the challenges of interpreting animal minds and the subtle factors that can mask true cognitive abilities. Her research focuses on the complexities of animal cognition, particularly how external and internal factors influence behavior.