Lessons from a 1.5-Million-Year-Old Fossil Face
Explore 1.5-million-year-old fossil discoveries and what a nearly complete ancestral skull reveals about human evolution and migration.
See how a ancient fossil is rewriting the story of human evolution
Join Dr. Karen Baab to hear discoveries from her international research effort using a 1.5-million-year-old fossil face to further understand early human evolution and migration. Come find out the role of computer-based reconstructions in scientific discovery and learn what a mostly complete skull of a human ancestor can teach us about human history.
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Location: Foothills Library - Roadrunner Room
Presenter: , Ph.D., Professor of Anatomy, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ College of Graduate Studies
Registration: No registration or reservation required. For more information, please contact Lauren K. at 623-930-3842 or lkalt@glendaleaz.com.
The information presented in these lectures is provided for informational purposes only and is not for use in diagnosing any condition. The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding any possible medical condition.
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