Science on Tap: Fall of the Titans: What Became of the Ice Age Megafauna?

Cross posted with Our Cosmos & Downtown Dabblers
Date: Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:00 PM

Venue: Chapman Crafted Beer
123 N. Cypress Street Old Towne Orange, CA 92866

Free and open to the public. No ticket required.

Drinks available for purchase. There may or may not be a food truck on the premises. You can bring in food. Optional dinner / drinks around the Orange Circle nearby after the presentation. TBD.

Science on Tap: Fall of the Titans: What Became of the Ice Age Megafauna and What Does it Mean for our Future?
With Dr. Emily Lindsey, Associate Curator at La Brea Tar Pits

Hosted by: Schmid College of Science and Technology

During the 66-million-year Age of Mammals, large mammals dominated Earth’s ecosystems. But at the end of the last Ice Age — between 50,000-10,000 years ago — most of these “megafauna” suddenly disappeared.

This wave of extinctions coincided with major global changes, including a rapidly changing climate, the reorganization of floral and faunal communities, and the spread of human populations around the world. Despite decades of research, scientists are still debating the role each of these processes played in the downfall of these iconic beasts.
Join Dr. Emily Lindsey, Associate Curator and Excavation Site Director at the La Brea Tar Pits, in exploring the fascinating history and mysterious demise of Earth's Ice Age giants.

SCIENCE ON TAP is a series of casual moderated discussions featuring experts who explore the intersection of science and culture. Science on Tap is for any and every science enthusiast in the community. All ages are welcome. Beer is available for purchase for those 21+. Remember: Great questions get you a free beer!