Science Pub Series #6 - A History of Photosynthesis - NEW VENUE
Learn how photosynthesis has shaped the world around us in this talk by Dr. Woodward Fischer, Caltech professor of Geological and Planetary Sciences.
Sunday, March 22nd, 3:00-5:00 PM
Location: Dupar’s Restaurant and Bakery, 214 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA. 91101 (NEW LOCATION - JUST ONE BLOCK NORTH FROM PREVIOUS LOCATION)
Pre-registration is now closed. You are welcome to register at the door.
Photosynthesis is the most important bioenergetic innovation in Earth's history. It dramatically increased global energy production and transformed Earth's cycles. At the same time, this new source of oxygen created tremendous biological change and evolutionary diversity. In this talk, Dr. Fischer will present diverse observations from genomes to the ancient rock record about how this process emerged billions of years ago and transformed the planet - including how knowledge of photosynthesis helps in the development of solar fuels to meet society's energy needs.
Dr. Woodward Fischer received his PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University. His laboratory studies the coevolution of life and Earth surface environments using field geology, petrography, geochemical measurements of field samples and the molecular biology of selected organisms, providing insight into ancient geobiological processes.
Seating is limited. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cost: $25 per person, includes salad or soup, choice of roasted breast of turkey, fish and chips, or lemon garlic chicken breast and a non-alcoholic beverage.
Contact: Ethel Seminario Laczko, etheledu@gmail.com or German Enciso, enciso@uci.edu
Parking in back of the restaurant is free on Sundays.
Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for any of our events.