Distinguished Alumni Professor Vassiliki Betty Smocovitis (Department of History and Department of Biology, University of Florida) will present a multi-media show entitled "Rhapsody on a Darwinian Theme: Darwin in Song in Musical Production" in the seminar series in Science, Technology, and Society.

Abstract:
This is a lecture on Darwin, his theory, and its expression in Anglo-American popular culture. It explores a number of substantive issues in the history of evolution pertaining to controversies over Darwin and the reception of his theory, but does so in a lighthearted and engaging manner (music will be played and discussed). The lecture is designed to introduce a general audience to the life of Darwin, to introduce some new insights about his work, and to provoke thought about the relationship between science and popular culture.

Location:	1860 Litton Reaves
Price:	Free
Sponsor:	Dept. of STS
Contact:	Sonja Schmid sschmid@vt.edu (540) 231-8407
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