News and Events:

David Fastovsky to speak at UNCW - Dr. David Fastovsky, a world-renowned paleontologist considered to be a dinosaur virtuoso, will speak on the extinction of non-bird dinosaurs at the Cretaceous-Tertiary Boundary, 65 Million Years Ago. (more ...). Posted: 20 April 2009.

Highlighted Book:

Encyclopedia of Evolution (EoE)
Available electronically, EoE is a comprehensive guide to the essentials of evolutionary biology, these entries by leading experts survey essential concepts and theories, present methods, models and findings, and discuss both the history of the field and current controversies. Readers will find brief treatments on discrete concepts and individuals to illuminating lengthy essays by towering figures in the field. Topics include: Darwin, natural selection, human origins, behavioral ecology, diversity, mathematical models, and cell and developmental biology. Special essays include Stephen Jay Gould's "Macroevolution" and Jane Goodall and Elizabeth Vinson-Lonsdorf on "Culture in Chimpanzees."

Featured Website:

Genetics Tutorial - The Genetic Science Learning Center at the University of Utah offers a fantastic introductory tutorial into the study of genetics. The site is part of the Center's Learn. Genetics outreach initiative.

Learn.Genetics delivers educational materials on genetics, bioscience and health topics. They are designed to be used by students, teachers and members of the public. The materials meet selected US education standards for science and health. Posted 25 March 2009.