Third Annual Darwin Days
University of Evansville

Wednesday, February 23
7:00 p.m.	Keynote speaker: Dr. Brian Ernsting, Department of Biology, University of Evansville "From Molecules to Man: Evolution in the 21st Century"	Graves 100
Thursday, February 24
4-6:00p.m.	Evolution workshop: Dr. Bradley Cohen, Department of Philosophy and Dr. Dale Edwards, Department of Biology, University of Evansville "Evolution and Our Public Schools: A Workshop on the Teaching of Evolution in the Classroom"	Grabill Lounge

• Dr. Ernsting is an assistant professor of biology at the University of Evansville. He received his Ph.D. in molecular biology from the University of Michigan in 1993. Dr. Ernsting is a strong supporter of undergraduate research at UE and has worked closely with undergraduates on research projects addressing plant and animal systematics.
  
• The workshop is intended to provide local science teachers with a better understanding of evolutionary theory and with a means of effectively teaching evolution to students in a non-threatening manner. A variety of topics will be discussed during the workshop, including "Evolution and the Nature of Science", "Criticism and Comments Regarding Evolutionary Theory", "Evolution and the Law", and "Creation, Evolution, or Both in the Science Classroom?" Although the workshop will be of particular interest to science teachers, it is open to all UE students who are interested in exploring the issues surrounding the teaching of evolution. If you are interested in attending this event, you will need to make a reservation with Linda Yunker (ph: 479-2024; ly2@evansville.edu), secretary of the Biology Department at the University of Evansville.