A Dinosaur’s Roar
APRIL 7, 2023
Dr. Julia Clarke
University of Texas at Austin
What is the talk about?
Based on Hollywood movies, many of us imagine that a dinosaur may have roared like a lion or a tiger. But what if instead of roaring, dinosaurs instead cooed? By examining birds as living descendants of dinosaurs, Dr. Julia Clarke shares how ancient dinosaurs may have produced sound and what that tells us about modern-day birds.
We invite you to arrive early for Cool Activities (5:30 - 6:40) and explore exciting hands-on activities, and demonstrations related to dinosaurs, fossils, and other science topics. Attendees will also have the chance to win some amazing prizes!
About our presenter
Dr. Julia Clarke
Julia Clarke is a paleontologist and evolutionary biologist at UT Austin who studies birds and dinosaurs to better understand major transitions in the history of life. An insatiable curiosity has led Dr. Clarke to far-flung regions of the world, from Peru to New Zealand to Mongolia and Antarctica, and to collaborate with a range of experts outside of paleontology, such as geneticists and engineers. Dr. Clarke’s research focuses on how structures in living animals developed and how novel ways of moving—such as avian flight and wing-propelled diving—evolved.
Schedule & Location
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30 - 6:40 PM | Cool Activities | Grand Hallway (2nd Floor), Welch Hall (WEL), UT Campus |
| 7:00 - 8:15 PM | Talk | Auditorium (WEL 2.224), Welch Hall (WEL), UT Campus |
Parking & Directions
Welch Hall (WEL), UT Campus
Welch Hall (WEL) is located at 105 E. 24th St, on the corner of Speedway and 24th streets. Enter the Welch Hall building from the Speedway side. Information about discounted event parking will be shared closer to the event date.