FAIRWINDS Alumni Center

UCF Office of Global Perspectives and International Initiatives is pleased to invite you for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Kirk Johnson, renowned paleobotanist and the Sant Director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, home to the largest natural history collection in the world. In this captivating talk, Museums, Science, Nature, and the Future, Dr. Johnson will explore the essential role museums play not only as guardians of history but also in advancing scientific understanding. Johnson will take us on a journey of tracing the story of our planet through time, and how the intersection of museums, science, and nature offers vital insights for understanding our present and illuminating the path ahead for navigating the future.

Moderated by: David Dumke, Executive Director for UCF Office of Global Perspectives and International Initiatives

This event is part of the Lester N. Mandell Endowed Distinguished Lecture Series and hosted by UCF Global Perspectives and International Initiatives.
Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_89fVo8GpqPoMr1Y
Registration Info: Free and open to the public. RSVP is required to attend.