Recommended for Sixth Grade to Adult Learner
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Edward O. Wilson, world-renowned Harvard biologist, Alabama native, mentor of generations of scientists, champion of environmental conservation, and YOU: students, educators, scientists, conservationists, photographers, storytellers, and engaged inhabitants of planet earth. |
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Join E.O. Wilson as he empowers a new new generation of Scientists to embark on journeys at the cutting edge of science. Against a backdrop of images from the Gotongosa Restoration Project in Mozambique and coinciding with the launch of the museum's permament exhibit of the digital high school biology textbook, E.O. Wilson's Life on Earth, E.O. Wilson will discuss how studying and exploring biodiversity is now cutting-edge science, offering hands-on physical adventure and the promise of contributing to important advances in medicine and the environment. |
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E.O. Wilson is among the leading voices bringing attention to the loss of our Earth's biodiversity. He will draw from a lifetime of research, exploration, advocacy, and writing to inspire and engage high school students regarding the importance of biodiversity and environmental conservation. In conversation with the audience, and responding to questions, Dr. Wilson will offer advice to those who are engaged in and will inherit the urgent mission to protect, maintain, and restore the biodiversity of our planet. |
Before December 13th
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On December 13th
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Send your questions for E.O. Wilson
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In person at the Nature Research Center,
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Visit our Facebook event page
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Live streaming into your classroom
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Created November 12, 2012. Last updated December 4, 2012.
