Science Café: Follow Your Nose: Climate, Energetics, and Human Evolution

  • Thursday, March 26, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Downtown Raleigh
  • This event has passed.

Join us in-person in the Daily Planet Cafe or watch the livestream on YouTube.

Tonight’s Topic

Following the journey of Homo sapiens, Dr. Alexa Kelly will explore how climate influenced human evolution and migration out of Africa into diverse environments, and how these evolutionary pressures shaped human anatomy, from skeletal structure to physiological adaptations.

Tonight’s Guest Expert

Dr. Alexa Kelly, Assistant Professor of Anatomy, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Grab a bite from the Daily Planet Café and join host Chris Smith for our monthly Science Café. Gather with other curious minds at this after-hours event for an informal presentation and conversation about current science topics with guest experts. The Daily Planet Café is open 5–8pm with a full menu during the Science Café.

 

Details

Date:
March 26
Times:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Venue

Daily Planet Cafe

Nature Research Center
121 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
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Phone:
919.707.9800

Organizer

Chris Smith
919.707.9296