Program Flyer: Meet the Scientists - Mammals: Charting Our Branch on the Tree Of LifeContent Provider
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Contact Information
Patrick McSheamcsheap@carnegiemnh.org4400 Forbes avePittsburgh, PA 15213United StatesPhone: (412) 622-3292Fax: (412) 622-3419
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Career Education, Sciences
Secondary Disciplines
Technology/Information Science
Program Description
Scientists at Carnegie Museum of Natural History conduct research that helps us to better understand our world. In this videoconference Dr. John Wible, the Museum's Curator for the Section of Mammals will discuss the ongoing efforts of a team of scientists to chart the relationships between all mammal species, including those known only from fossils. This effort is part of an even larger initiative, supported by the National Science Foundation, to assemble an evolutionary history, or phylogeny, for all of the world's 1.7 million known species. This larger initiative, which involves multi-discipline teams of scientists, has been termed "Assembling the Tree Of Life."
Program Format
1) This program will begin with some information about the Section of Mammals at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. The size, scope, and history of the mammal collection will be explained, and information about the various forms of specimens in the mammal collection will be explained.2) An overview of the Tree Of Life project, its scope, goals, time frame, and relevance will be provided.3) A discussion of the mammal-related work in the Tree Of Life project will include information about particular challenges, surprises, and potential applications.4) Time will be provided for questions and answers.
Objectives
Participants will:develop an appreciation for museum collections as resources for current and future research;explore the challenges and implications of the Tree OF Life project and develop an understanding of why this initiative has been termed "megascience;"compare the kinds of biological information available from living animals versus that available from animals known only from fossils;
National Standards to which this program aligns
Content Standard C: Life ScienceC4. Structure and function in living systems (5-8)C5. Reproduction and heredity (5-8)
Program Length
one hour
Dates/Times
Program Date
Program Time
Network Time
Registration Deadline
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10/3/2007
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
09/24/2007
Date/Time Notes
This is a special event offered on one date this fall.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $150.00
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