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UAB Department of Biology presents Darwin Day featuring keynote lecture Dr. Jay Phelan, evolutionary biologist and author of Mean Genes.
Darwin Day 2023 featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Jay Phelan, evolutionary biologist and co-author of “Mean Genes” and “The Secret Syllabus: A guide to the unwritten rules of college success.”
Jay Phelan, Ph.D. has been on the faculty of the UCLA Life Sciences Core Program since 1997, specializing in evolutionary biology, human behavior, and genetics. He received a Ph.D. in Biology from Harvard in 1995, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Yale and UCLA. He is co-author of the ... view more »
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5:00-6:00pm: Poster Session and Reception
6:00-7:00pm: Keynote Lecture by Dr. Jay Phelan – “Why do we want (and do) so many things that are bad for us? – A Darwinian perspective on behavior can improve our lives”
7:00-8:00pm: Book Signing by Dr. Jay Phelan and Meet & Greet