23rd Distinguished Explorer Award Lecture: Honoring Dr. Nick Pyenson
Schedule
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Beloit College | Beloit, WI
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Wilson Theater, Beloit College – FREE public eventJoin us for the 23rd Distinguished Explorer Award Lecture honoring Dr. Nick Pyenson, paleobiologist and National Geographic Explorer.
Lecture:
“Follow the Whale Bone Road: Fossils, 3D Data, and Discovering the Past and Future of Ocean Giants”
Learn how Dr. Pyenson studies ancient marine life, uncovers groundbreaking discoveries worldwide, and inspires the next generation of scientists.
About Dr. Pyenson:
Leads the Paleobiology Department at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History
Author of Spying on Whales and co-author of The Whale Who Swam Through Time
Mentor to 25+ scientists and global leader in climate-conscious research
Additional Info:
Doors open at 4 PM; reserved seating for members until 4:15 PM
After the lecture, a celebratory fundraising dinner will be held at the Powerhouse for members only.
Interested in attending the dinner? Learn more about membership and sign up here: RoyChapmanAndrewsSociety.org
Don’t miss this chance to see a leading explorer share insights into the past, present, and future of our oceans!
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Beloit College, 700 College St,Beloit, Wisconsin, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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