Science on Tap
Monthly on the last Wednesday of the month.
Come one, come all to the “science café” in Santa Cruz. This event is designed to connect the Santa Cruz community to the latest research happening just up the hill at U.C. Santa Cruz. It is not an exclusive “club meeting” for scientists and science majors - we aim to appeal to all audiences! So come join us at the MAH, grab a beer, relax, and hear some interesting and cutting-edge science that’s happening near you!
Science on Tap is based on the Nova and Sigma Xi "science café" model and is generally on the last Wednesday of every month.
Exploring Ice Age ecosystems with sedimentary ancient DNA
What did Ice Age environments look like? Sedimentary ancient DNA is increasingly becoming a powerful tool for studying ancient plants, animals, and even microbes. In this presentation, we will travel back in time to the Ice Age environments of Alaska and Yukon Territory and explore what sedimentary ancient DNA can tell us about this extinct habitat. We will learn about how DNA can be extracted from old mud, how mammoths responded to volcanic eruptions, and what species coexisted with the first humans to cross the Bering Land Bridge into North America. Join us to peek back in time to the world of woolly mammoths, North American horses, and giant bison.
Who: Everyone! Not just scientists!
When: Last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm (schedule subject to change due to weather/availability, see newsletter for up to date information)
Where: Behind the Museum of Art and History (MAH), 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz