Daniel T. O’Brien|David Sloan Wilson|Patricia H. Hawley
“Evolution for Everyone”: A Course that Expands Evolutionary Theory Beyond the Biological Sciences
Binghamton University|Binghamton University|University of Kansas
firm grasp evolution invaluable understanding species addition rest biological world however much american public reject evolution many thinkers within scientific community resist application disciplines attempt overcome challenges education evolutionary studies evos program binghamton university bu strives present evolution theory relevant humanrelated subjects present cornerstone program evolution everyone introductorylevel general education course academically diverse student population curriculum delves darwins theory uses illustrate classical biology ideas pertain full range humanrelated disciplines material framed terms scientific inquiry including direct participation research evaluation course demonstrated increases understanding acceptance evolution relevance humanrelated academic disciplines everyday life evos program received national science foundation funding expand nationwide consortium providing strong infrastructure development similar courses institutions