Science Sunday: Evolution in the Anthropocene

Evolution in the Anthropocene
How Human Activity is changing the Shape of Life

Eric P. Palkovacs
Assistant Professor, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz

The current geological age is known as the Anthropocene, wherein human activity is the dominant influence on climate and the environment.
Human impacts on Earth are dramatic, massive, and changing the very state of our oceans, the atmosphere, and terrestrial environments. In fact, human-driven evolution is rapidly changing the traits of living organisms. During this intriguing Science Sunday, Eric Palkovacs will describe the way humans are shaping evolution on our planet today, through his work focusing on freshwater and marine ecosystems.
Palkovacs will also discuss conservation measures and restoration strategies that could be employed for healthy, functioning ecosystems.

Science Sunday is free with membership or admission. UCSC undergrads free with valid student ID.

Passes are available at the admissions desk beginning at 12:00pm. Doors open to the lecture hall at 12:30pm.

Seating is limited and first-come, first-served. No late seating.