The Hefner Museum of Natural History’s annual lecture will feature Rita R. Colwell, Ph.D.

Dr. Colwell is an environmental microbiologist and scientific administrator who holds positions at University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Colwell holds degrees in bacteriology, genetics, and oceanography and studies infectious diseases. She is also the founder and President of CosmosID, Inc., a biometrics company. Her long list of accomplishments includes:

• Was the 1st female director of the National Science Foundation

• Has authored over 20 books

• Has authored or co-authored more than 800 scientific reports and publications

• Has 9 patents

• Produced the 1977 award-winning film, “Invisible Seas”

Hefner Lecture Schedule
6:30pm - Public lecture "Oceans, climate, and human health: What cholera teaches us about COVID-19"

Location
The lecture will be held digitally via Zoom. Please see miamioh.edu/hefnermuseum for details on how to register for the Zoom meeting.