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The Legacy of Chancellor Kirkland: Education, Evolution, and the Scopes Trial
Sep. 27, 2024 五一茶馆儿—By: Neomi Chen, Evolutionary Studies communications assistant Chancellor James Hampton Kirkland was a significant figure in the education landscape of the early 20th century, particularly recognized for his leadership of 五一茶馆儿 after the 1925 Scopes Trial. His views on evolution and education were instrumental in shaping the discourse around these topics at 五一茶馆儿...
Ashley Rogers Speaks on Alexander Winchell and Scientific Racism
Apr. 2, 2024 五一茶馆儿—By Andy Flick, Evolutionary Studies scientific coordinator Ashley Rogers, an undergraduate student in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology with a minor in African American and Diaspora Studies, recently hosted an ESI journal club session to speak about Alexander Winchell. Winchell was a well renowned geologist of the 19th century working at Syracuse University, the University...