Media
We welcome media/press coverage of the conference. All media-related inquiries, including information about how to obtain a "Press Pass," should be sent to evolution.meetings@gmail.com. Press passes are at the discretion of the conference organizers and are intended for journalists attending the meeting with the intention of producing print, web or related works covering content and/or events related to the conference. We ask that any resulting material be brought to our attention once it is published.
Public outreach
The following events at Evolution 2022 are open to the public:
Stephen Jay Gould Prize lecture (Fri., June 24 at 7:00pm, Huntington Convention Center)
This prize is awarded annually by the Society for the Study of Evolution to recognize individuals whose sustained and exemplary efforts have advanced public understanding of evolutionary science and its importance in biology, education, and everyday life in the spirit of Stephen Jay Gould. Details here.
The winner will give a lecture from 7:00-8:00 pm on Friday, June 24, in Rm. Grand Ballroom AB of the Hungtington Convention Center. This talk is open to both meeting attendees and the general public, no ticket required.
Evolution's Rainbow (Mon., June 27 at 8:00PM, doors open 7:30PM, Huntington Convention Center)
Join us for an exciting evening of engaging talks and discussion on evolution’s rainbow, with a special guest host. This event will start with a series of talks from experts on the diversity of sex, sexuality, and gender that exist in nature, and end with a panel discussion on how this diversity fits into a broader evolutionary context and what we as a community can do to support and retain our LGBTQ+ students and colleagues. We aim to facilitate dialogue, inspire wonder, and provide a community-oriented, light-hearted evening of curiosity! The event welcomes in-person attendance from both conference goers and the general public. This event will cost $5 USD for in-person conference attendees, with profits donated to the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland. All Evolution 2022 attendees, including virtual registrants, will have access to a free live-stream of the event. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available during the event. A public link for ticket purchases will be available here in early May.
Stephen Jay Gould Prize lecture (Fri., June 24 at 7:00pm, Huntington Convention Center)
This prize is awarded annually by the Society for the Study of Evolution to recognize individuals whose sustained and exemplary efforts have advanced public understanding of evolutionary science and its importance in biology, education, and everyday life in the spirit of Stephen Jay Gould. Details here.
The winner will give a lecture from 7:00-8:00 pm on Friday, June 24, in Rm. Grand Ballroom AB of the Hungtington Convention Center. This talk is open to both meeting attendees and the general public, no ticket required.
Evolution's Rainbow (Mon., June 27 at 8:00PM, doors open 7:30PM, Huntington Convention Center)
Join us for an exciting evening of engaging talks and discussion on evolution’s rainbow, with a special guest host. This event will start with a series of talks from experts on the diversity of sex, sexuality, and gender that exist in nature, and end with a panel discussion on how this diversity fits into a broader evolutionary context and what we as a community can do to support and retain our LGBTQ+ students and colleagues. We aim to facilitate dialogue, inspire wonder, and provide a community-oriented, light-hearted evening of curiosity! The event welcomes in-person attendance from both conference goers and the general public. This event will cost $5 USD for in-person conference attendees, with profits donated to the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland. All Evolution 2022 attendees, including virtual registrants, will have access to a free live-stream of the event. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available during the event. A public link for ticket purchases will be available here in early May.