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Lunchtime Discovery: Ancient DNA – The Making of a Celebrity Science

  • Wednesday, April 13, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dr. Elizabeth Dobson Jones and her new book, "Ancient DNA: The Making of a Celebrity Science."

Dr. Elizabeth D. Jones, Cretaceous Creatures coordinator and postdoctoral researcher, Paleontology Research Lab, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

Join Dr. Jones for the release of her new book to hear the untold story of the rise of the new scientific field of ancient DNA research, and how “Jurassic Park” and popular media influenced its development. She will take you behind the scenes of science and celebrity with the researchers who search for ancient DNA from some of the world’s most interesting creatures.

Join us on YouTube!


Live Virtual Presentation hosted by NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ SECU Daily Planet Curator Chris Smith and the NC Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs staff.

You can post questions in the YouTube chat or tweet questions to #LunchTimeDiscovery and mention @NorthCarolinaEE.

Brought to you by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Details

Date:
April 13, 2022
Times:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Fee:
Free

Venue

Virtual
NC United States

Organizer

Chris Smith
919.707.9296