Third Annual Bill Kimbel Impact Lecture featuring Terry Harrison PhD

Much of the discussion concerning Australopithecus afarensis relates to its anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary relationships. But what do we know, or don’t know, about its ecology and behavior. This presentation explores what’s possible to deduce about the paleobiology of Australopithecus afarensis, including its locomotion and ranging behavior, ecology and dietary behavior, tool use and cognition, and anti-predator strategies. The aim is to conjure up what life was like for early hominins in the grassy woodlands of eastern Africa during the Pliocene.

Start Time: VIP Reception 5:30 p.m., Lecture 7p.m.

End Time: 8 p.m.

This lecture series was begun in 2022 to honor the legacy of former IHO Director William H. Kimbel.

Funds Description: The fund supports an annual lecture series in his name and, in the future as the endowment grows, supports graduate student scholarships and research.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health (Walton Center), 777 East University Drive, Tempe, United States