Uniqueness; Metamorphosis – Mar 17
Wonderfest Science Envoys are early-career researchers with special communication skills and aspirations. Following short talks on provocative modern science topics, these two Science Envoys will answer questions with insight and enthusiasm:
• UC Berkeley psychologist Antonia Langenhoff on What Childhood Teaches Us About Human Uniqueness — Why are humans the only species that flies into space and invents vaccines? Social cooperation is the key. Insights from Developmental Science show us how humanity’s unique cooperative skills emerge, surprisingly, in very young children.
• Stanford marine biologist Paul Bump on Underwater Metamorphosis, a Larva’s Tale — Creatures from across the animal kingdom, from butterflies to frogs to worms, undergo metamorphosis. A humble marine worm is challenging our understanding of metamorphosis, and of how all adult animals develop.
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The Physiology of Awe, July 28
In the past five years, science has made great strides in better understanding the emotion of awe. UC Berkeley psychologist Craig L. Anderson will help us understand state-of-the-art findings about how awe promotes curiosity and pro-sociality, including the physiological processes that support these behaviors. We will explore important implications that awe research has for well-being interventions, the health of military veterans, and making outdoors programs more accessible.
- WHAT: The Physiology of Awe
- WHO: Craig L. Anderson, Psychology Department, UC Berkeley
- WHEN: 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 28, 2015
- WHERE: Innovation Hangar, Palace of Fine Arts Exhibition Hall, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco. Enter iHangar through the big green door opposite the huge Palace of Fine Arts dome.
- HOW: Please register below. Food and drink will be available at Daredevil Cafe within iHangar.
- WHY: Because we’re curious creatures.
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