MCYU Nov. Family Lecture: "Fossil DNA and The Benefits of Time Travel"

Schedule

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-11:00

Location

McMaster Health Sciences Centre, Room 1A1 | Hamilton, ON

This Month's Topic: “Fossil DNA and The Benefits of Time Travel”

Have you ever wondered how DNA is extracted from archaeological and fossils remains? What can that DNA tell us? Why does it matter? Join us as we investigate the extinction of Mammoths and other megafauna and how that information might help US prepare for the future. 


Time: 11am-12pm

Cost: Free

Ages: Geared towards ages 7-14 (Whole family and all ages

welcome)

The MCYU Family Lecture Series is a free monthly event on McMaster's main campus. These lectures are geared toward young individuals ages 7–14 and cover all science technology engineering arts and math (STEAM) topics. The lectures are presented by post-secondary professors who are experts in their field. This is an opportunity for all young individuals to experience what it feels like to be a university student.

Visit http://mcyu.mcmaster.ca for more info

Where is it happening?

McMaster Health Sciences Centre, Room 1A1 , 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Canada
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