Learn about the future of life on and beyond the planet with some of McGill's top scientists in conservation biology, chemistry, botany, forest ecology and microbiology. There is a perception that many things such as the fauna, flora, bodies of water, vast landscapes, knowledge and traditions, and even humans, are at risk of slipping into oblivion. If you want to know more register now for this unique seven-week public lecture series organized by the Redpath Museum.

This series will take place over seven consecutive Wednesday evenings, from October 7 to November 18.

Lectures will be presented in English mais nous vous invitons à poser vos questions en français.

Advance registration and payment required.

Cost of series: Adults = $114.97 (includes all taxes)
Students and seniors = $ 68.98 (includes all taxes)

No refunds after September 23, 2015

Website: http://www.mcgill.ca/redpath

Schedule

October 7 - The Future of Biodiversity. Prof. David M. Green (Director, Redpath Museum)

October 14 - Without up and down-the challenges of living in space. Prof. Anja Geitman (Dean, Faculty of Agriculture)

October 21 - Beyond homo sapiens-the future of hominid evolution. Prof. Andre Costopoulos (Dept. Anthropology)

October 28 - The future of the boreal forest. Prof. Jim Fyles (Tomlinson Chair in Forest Ecology, Dept. of Natural Resource Sciences)

November 4 - The green future of chemistry. Prof. Audrey Moores (Dept. Chemistry)

November 11 - Troubled seas-the future of marine life. Sara Lourie (Conservation Biologist and Research Associate, Redpath Museum)

November 18 - Mapping microbes-the future of infectious disease. Prof. Quim Madrenas (Chair, Dept. Microbiology & Immunology)