About this Event
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đź“š Lecture: "Beyond Jurassic Park: Paleontology, Fossils & More"
🎤 Speaker: Paleontologist, Dr. Megan Whitney
Join us for an exciting evening with Dr. Megan Whitney as we embark on a journey into the captivating world of paleontology beyond mainstream media. This lecture aims to expand your understanding of the diverse range of animals studied in paleontology, moving beyond the narratives of Jurassic Park and The Land Before Time.
Dr. Whitney will highlight the remarkable advances made in the field over the last decade, showcasing amazing fossil collections that have revolutionized our comprehension of past life on Earth. Attendees will also discover how these ancient fossils connect to our modern lives and the significance of studying evolution over deep time.
Megan Whitney is a vertebrate paleontologist at Loyola University Chicago, driven by her passion for biodiversity and the evolution of life spanning hundreds of millions of years. Her research focuses on animals that lived between 520-220 million years ago, and her fieldwork has taken her to fascinating locations such as Antarctica and Zambia.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the wonders of paleontology and the importance of fossils in understanding our planet's history!
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Agenda
6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.
6:55 PM – Host introduction
7:00 PM – Lecture begins
7:45 PM – Audience Q&A
8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round
8:30 PM – Wrap up.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
River North, River North, Chicago, United States
USD 39.19
