Follow the Search for Clues to Human Evolution in Kenya
FAMILY
ONLINE PROGRAM
The
Scientist Is In: Exploring Human Evolution in Kenya
Join Museum archaeologist Frances
Forrest on Thursday, October 15, at 2 pm EDT for a family-friendly tour of
her fieldwork in northern Kenya, where she works in collaboration with the
Nairobi National Museum. Hear how her expedition to the prolific site at Koobi
Fora yields clues about the history of human evolution, including tool use,
interaction with other species, and even ancient human diet.
LIVESTREAM
T.
rex and Velociraptor and Archaeopteryx,
Oh My!
Visit your favorite
theropods, maniraptors, and more on Friday, October 16, at 1 pm EDT during this
live tour of the Hall of Saurischian Dinosaurs with Museum tour guide Andrew
Epstein, who will be offering highlights, fun facts, and fielding viewer
questions.
ONLINE
PROGRAM
Frontiers
Lecture: Simulating Risks of Solar Weather
The monthly Frontiers
Lectures series exploring astrophysics returns online! On Wednesday, October
21, at 6 pm EDT, join NASA's Jon Linker and Leila Mays, as well
as the Museum's Carter Emmart, director of astrovisualization, for a
deep-dive exploration of the latest research on solar weather. Tickets are free
for Museum Members.
