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Science, the State, and the Public Trust: Historical Perspectives. A Panel Discussion

A discussion of historical perspectives on science, the state, and the public trust with Department of History faculty Viridiana Hernández Fernández, Shane Bobrycki, Robert Rouphail, Nicholas Yablon, and Beth Yale
This event is part of Iowa City Darwin Day Science Fest, a celebration of science and its many contributions to humanity, which takes place on April 3, 4 & 5. The 2025 speakers are Tyrone Hayes (UC Berkeley), Chris Jones (Iowa Driftless Water Defenders), and David Cwiertny (Civil Engineering, University of Iowa). Events include seminar, public lectures, a panel discussion, and a reading of The Swine Republic at Prairie Lights Books.
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