Science by the Pint: Convergent Evolution: the discovery of natural selection

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Andrew Berry and Janet Browne:
Convergent Evolution: Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, and the discovery of natural selection

Join us on March 9th at 7:00pm at the Burren, for Science by the Pint.

Most everyone has heard of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, but what of his contemporary Alfred Russel Wallace? What are Wallace’s contributions to the field of evolution? Through this case study, comparing Darwin and Wallace, what can we learn about how scientific reputation is formed? Join us for a debate-style special Science by the Pint evening with Dr. Andrew Berry and Dr. Janet Browne!

Science by the Pint is sponsored by an organization of Harvard graduate students called Science in the News. In between their sleepless hours of hard work at Harvard Med School, they bring cutting edge scientific research to the public in a fun and informal format.

The Burren is located on Elm Street right in the heart of Davis Square, just a short walk from the Red Line stop. If you prefer to drive, there are metered spots on the street and in nearby municipal lots (see link below). Meters are active until 8:00 PM, and metered spots are free thereafter. Municipal lot meters are good for three hours, and street spots are good for two.

Links:

Andrew Berry at Harvard (http://lifesciences.fas.harvard.edu/people/andrew-berry)

SITN Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/SITNBoston)

SITN: Science by the Pint (http://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/science-by-the-pint/#june9)

The Burren (http://www.burren.com/)

Davis Square Parking (http://www.somervillema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Davis%20Square%20Parking%20Map.pdf)