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Climate change, energy needs are focus of April 6 Omaha Science Café

Climate change and energy needs are the topic of the next Omaha Science Café on April 6 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St.

 

Physiological ecologist James A. Wilson, Ph.D., will speak from 7 to 8 p.m. His presentation is titled "From Tomorrowland to Today: Reflections on Energy and Transportation from Walt Disney." 

 

Dr. Wilson is an assistant professor in the department of biology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

 

His research interests are centered on understanding the link between physiology and population/behavioral ecology in nature. He studies the link between habitat quality, nutrition, and immune function and how this affects survival, reproduction and population dynamics. His research studies  mammals, reptiles and amphibians. 

Dr. Wilson also gives climate talks in association with TheClimateProject.org, a non-profit organization that was started by former Vice President Al Gore.


Science Cafe is a free educational event sponsored by UNMC and other groups to increase the population’s science literacy. Hosted by UNMC, Bio Nebraska and the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, Science Cafes are held the first Tuesday of each month in Omaha and one Thursday every other month in Lincoln.

 

Free pizza, available for the first 50 people, will be provided by Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures. For more information about Science Cafes, go to www.unmc.edu/sciencecafe

 

Through world-class research and patient care, UNMC generates breakthroughs that make life better for people throughout Nebraska and beyond. Its education programs train more health professionals than any other institution in the state. Learn more at unmc.edu.

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