UA Museum’s Science Sunday Features Man’s Journey of Discovery

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The West Alabama community is invited to explore man’s use of collective learning and the journey of discovery from early tools to agriculture during “Science Sunday: The Wise Man” at the Alabama Museum of Natural History on The University of Alabama campus this weekend.

The free event, which is slated for 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, will feature exhibitors from Moundville Archaeological Park, the Office of Archaeological Research and other campus departments and student groups.

Participants will also be able to view artifacts from prehistory, and children will enjoy games and activities that focus on early civilizations and technology.

“This year’s Science Sunday series is based on a cosmologic history of the Universe and our planet,” said Allie Sorlie, the museum’s education outreach coordinator. “Last Science Sunday, ‘A Diverse Earth,’ explored life on Earth starting with early single-celled organisms and moving toward more complex creatures.

“This topic led into a discussion about some of the most complex life forms on Earth, man and our journey of learning. This event is a great opportunity to explore man’s use of technology, adaptive strategies to search for food and shelter and the ultimate discovery of agriculture and sustainable, stationary living.”

The event is free to the public.

UA’s Alabama Museum of Natural History is in Smith Hall near the Quad at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Capstone Drive on The University of Alabama campus.