"Exploring the Genomes of Ancient Humans": In-Person Badger Talk in Appleton, WI
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This is a free, in-person talk hosted on November 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM by Noon Hour Philosophers in Appleton, WI. No registration is necessary for this event. This talk will not be held virtually.
Learn about the genomes that made up ancient humans.
John Hawks has traveled across Africa, Europe and Asia in his research into our origins and evolution. He helped to show that our evolution has rapidly accelerated during the last 10,000 years, and is now investigating the genomes of ancient people including the Neanderthals. His weblog reaches more than 100,000 people worldwide every month, and he is teaching one of the first UW massively open online courses next year. Professor Hawks has been with UW–Madison since 2002.
Learn about the genomes that made up ancient humans.
John Hawks has traveled across Africa, Europe and Asia in his research into our origins and evolution. He helped to show that our evolution has rapidly accelerated during the last 10,000 years, and is now investigating the genomes of ancient people including the Neanderthals. His weblog reaches more than 100,000 people worldwide every month, and he is teaching one of the first UW massively open online courses next year. Professor Hawks has been with UW–Madison since 2002.
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326 E North St, Appleton, WI 54911-5460, United States
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