Miami University’s Hefner Museum of Natural History celebrates its 50th annual lecture, to be given this year by esteemed biologist Joe Roman, Ph.D. Dr. Roman will draw on his groundbreaking research on marine ecology to present on “The Wild Future: How Animals Make Our World.” Dr. Roman will present examples of how protecting and re-establishing populations of wild animals can help rebuild ecosystems, leading to even further abundance and diversity of wild creatures, and a healthier, more productive planet for people.
Event details:
November 14 at 7:30 pm,
in person at Laws Hall, room 100
Speaker Joe Roman, Ph.D. is a biologist at the University of Vermont and author of "Eat, Poop, Die." He researches and teaches about the value of species conservation to human wellbeing. His discoveries have been published in prestigious scientific journals and featured in the popular press.
This event is free for all ages, with a reception at the Museum in 100 Upham Hall afterwards.