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From Dire Wolves to Mountain Lions

June 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Series Event Series: Genome June

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to be partnering with the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute as they open the vault to bring you a month of intriguing science mysteries and behind-the-scenes research! This Genome June lecture will be a roaring good time as we uncover the mysteries of prehistoric mammals! From ancient killers to contemporary carnivores, join paleogenomic scientists as we explore their past and learn what ancient DNA reveals about guiding conservation.

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Class Size: 60 participants
Class Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.
Materials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture, there will be an audience engagement game.
FYI: This class takes place indoors. Supplies may get messy, so casual attire is recommended.
Instructors: Dr. Megan Supple – Principal Computational Scientist at the Colossal Foundation; Molly Cassatt-Johnstone – PhD candidate in the UCSC Paleogenomics Lab

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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 United States
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