Science on Tap: Stephen Mason, “Winging It in Mongolia”
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Date:
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November 12, 2012
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6:00 p.m.
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Location:
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National Mechanics
22 S. Third Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
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Open to the Public |
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Fee:
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Free
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Science on Tap is a monthly gathering that features a brief, informal presentation by a scientist or other expert followed by lively conversation.
In Mongolia herding livestock is a tradition, but how does this practice affect insects? This July, Academy of Natural Sciences entomology curatorial assistant Stephen Mason along with Academy curator and Drexel professor Jon Gelhaus carried out two studies measuring how grazing affects aquatic insects in neighboring streams and butterflies inhabiting nearby meadows. The researchers added their specimens to the Academy’s extensive holdings of Mongolian insects, developing one of the largest collections of Mongolian butterflies in the new world.
Presented by the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
Open to the public (age 21+ or accompanied by chaperone 25 years or older).
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