‘ONLINE’ Beaty@Home Live: Meet our new Director!

Join us as we welcome Dr. Quentin Cronk, the new Director of the Beaty Museum. Dr. Cronk has published over 140 papers on different aspects of botany, including island biology, plant conservation, plant systematics and evolution, molecular systematics and, more recently, plant evolutionary molecular genetics. He has published several books including “The Endemic Flora of St Helena” (2000) and a book on the evolution of plant development “The Molecular Organography of Plants” (2009).

Quentin will share details of his research and experience, as well as what he is looking forward to in his role as museum Director and what it is like starting a new job during the time of physical distancing.

Examining magnolia trees at UBC Botanical Garden, 19 Feb 2009. Pictured: Dr. Quentin Cronk pointing upwards, with Ruohan Wang standing looking upwards. Source: http://cronklab.wikidot.com/gallery

This informal chat with a researcher is recommended for ages 9 and up with the support of an adult. You’ll have opportunity to ask questions if you join us live!

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