Fadiman will share with us her energy and knowledge in a presentation, “The Relationship Between Plants and People.” Register for this free program through the calendar at bocalibrary.or
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February 1, 2019
BOCA RATON PUBLIC LIBRARY AND FAU DIVISION OF RESEARCH PRESENT “THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PLANTS AND PEOPLE” WITH MARIA FADIMAN, PHD
IN THE “FAU RESEARCH IN ACTION” DISCUSSION SERIES FEBRUARY 21, 2019, 2:00–3:00PM AT DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
(Boca Raton, FL) – Ever wonder about the relationship between plants and people? If so, then join us for an engaging talk on ethnobotany with Maria Fadiman, PhD, a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, Associate Professor of Geography at FAU, and writer of academic articles and adventure essays You may also recognize
Dr Fadiman from one of her lively TEDx Talks
Dr Fadiman specializes in the environmental human connection with a focus on conservation and sustainability
On Thursday, February 21, 2:00pm, at the Downtown Library, Dr Fadiman will share with us her energy and knowledge in a presentation, “The Relationship Between Plants and People.” Register for this free program through the calendar at bocalibrary.org or by calling the library at 561-393-7852
This is the second program in the “FAU Research in Action” series—a yearlong collaboration between Florida Atlantic University’s Division of Research and the City of Boca Raton Libraries in which researchers share their innovative work and seek input from the community Oyuki De Santiago Poletz, Program Services Librarian, notes, “Boca Raton is fortunate to have an active research university in our own backyard This series is an excellent opportunity for our residents to engage with the experts at Florida Atlantic University and contribute to the direction of ground-breaking research.”
FAU’s Division of Research supports faculty conducting research, forging innovations, and advancing science and technology in all disciplines It assists in enhancing and growing the research enterprise at the university The division also promotes a number of entrepreneurial and economic development initiatives that give faculty, students and the community opportunities to launch start-ups, create jobs and reach for their dreams Learn more at www.fau.edu/research
The Boca Raton Public Library provides outstanding library services, resources, and programs that meet the educational, recreational, cultural, and informational needs of library users in its two locations For more information about the Boca Raton Public Library, please visit www.bocalibrary.org