Iridescence

Iridescence: More than Meets the Eye

Darwinfest

Darwinfest

Arizona State University celebrates Darwin’s 200th birthday and commemorates the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species with Darwinfest - a creative scientific enterprise.

Iridescence: More than Meets the Eye

Iridescence: More than Meets the Eye
February 6 – 9, 2008
Old Main, Carson Ballroom, Tempe Campus

Overview

A unique, integrative 4–day conference on iridescent colors in nature, Iridescence: More than Meets the Eye is a graduate student proposed and organized conference supported by the Frontiers in Life Sciences program in Arizona State University’s School of Life Sciences. This conference intends to connect diverse groups of researchers to catalyze synthetic cross–disciplinary discussions regarding iridescent coloration in nature, identify new avenues of research, and explore the potential for these stunning natural phenomena to provide novel insights in fields as divergent as materials science, sexual selection and primary science education. We invite you to join us for this exciting event February 6 – 9, 2008 at Old Main, Carson Ballroom, Tempe Campus.

  • Day 1: Mechanisms and Measurement
  • Day 2: Development
  • Day 3: Evolution
  • Day 4: Education

School of Life Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona

Abstract Submission Deadline: Passed. Late submission, contact us at animalcoloration@gmail.com
Early Registration Deadline: December 14, 2007 (FREE)
Late Registration: December 15 – February 6 ($25)