Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Evolution in Action: Facts and Fantasies
The K-State chapter of Sigma Xi is sponsoring "Evolution in Action: Facts and Fantasies," a talk by Dr. David Rintoul, an associate professor of Biology, on Wednesday, February 15, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. in Fiedler Auditorium, 1107 Fiedler Hall in Manhattan.
Rintoul's talk, illustrating the relevance of understanding evolution, will be followed by a panel discussion and question period addressing challenges to teaching evolution.
Rintoul's talk, illustrating the relevance of understanding evolution, will be followed by a panel discussion and question period addressing challenges to teaching evolution.
The panelists are:
- Albert Frisby - Master Teacher, Biology, Liberty High School
- Brad Williamson - Master Teacher, Biology, Olathe East High School
- Larry Scharmann - Professor and Chair, Secondary Education
- Srini Kambhampati - Professor, Entomology
- Keith Miller - Research Assistant Professor, Geology, will act as moderator