Illuminating biology: An evolutionary perspective

Workshop Schedule:

8:00-8:20: Coffee and informal conversation
8:20-8:30: Introductions and Overview
8:30-9:40: Session 1: Evolution and Conservation
This session will focus on how whaling conservation efforts monitor commercial whale meat based on phylogenetic relationships.

9:40-9:50: Break

9:50-10:25: Small group conversations
10:25-10:45: Report back from group
10:45-12:00: Session 2: Evolution and Biocontrol
Participants will learn how systematics has been used to select biocontrol agents through a case study with paperbark trees in Florida.

Education Resources from Past Evolution Symposia

The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent) has information from past evolution symposia on its website. Materials include speaker videos, educational resources, and references to facilitate the application of this information into a classroom setting. Visit the NESCent the website at: http://www.nescent.org/media/NABT.php#nabt2007 to access these free resources.

About AIBS:

The American Institute of Biological Sciences is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) scientific association dedicated to advancing biological research and education for the welfare of society. Founded in 1947 as a part of the National Academy of Sciences, AIBS became an independent, member-governed organization in the 1950s. Today, with headquarters in Washington, DC, and a staff of approximately 50, AIBS is sustained by a robust membership of some 5,000 biologists and 200 professional societies and scientific organizations; the combined individual membership of the latter exceeds 250,000. AIBS advances its mission through coalition activities in research, education, and public policy; publishing the peer-reviewed journal BioScience and the education website ActionBioscience.org; providing scientific peer review and advisory services to government agencies and other clients; convening meetings; and managing scientific programs. Website: www.aibs.org.

About NESCent:

NESCent, The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center, is a collaborative effort of Duke University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University and is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. NESCent's mission is to facilitate broadly synthetic research to address fundamental questions in evolutionary biology. NESCent's Education and Outreach group communicates the results of evolutionary biology research to the general public and scientific community, provides outreach to groups who are underrepresented in evolutionary biology and works to improve evolution education.