Past Event: Sibling Chapter Invitation (Stanford Club)
Event Details: Stanford Club of HK is p ![]() ![]() Palumbi has lectured extensively on human-induced evolutionary change, has used genetic detective work to identify whales for sale in retail markets, and is working on new methods to help design marine parks for conservation. His first book for non-scientists, The Evolution Explosion, documents the impact of humans on evolution. More recently, he has written how ordinary citizens can make a difference in reviving sustainable ecosystems and economies, in The Death and Life of Monterey Bay: A Story of Revival. He also helped write and research and appears in the BBC series The Future Is Wild and the History Channel's World Without People. Other recent films appearances include The End of the Line and an upcoming Canadian Broadcasting Corporation series One Ocean. Palumbi's other passion: microdocumentaries. His Short Attention Span Science Theater site received a million hits last year. Steve is a vivid speaker at TED, featured in numerous TV series and documentary films, and involved in policy making for ocean conservation at UN. Steve has long been fascinated by how quickly the world around us changes. His work on the genetics of marine organisms tries to focus on basic evolutionary questions but also on practical solutions to questions about how to preserve and protect the diverse life in the sea. DNA data on the genetics of marine populations like corals helps in the design and implementation of marine protected areas for conservation and fisheries enhancement. A second focus is on the use of molecular genetic techniques for the elucidation of past population sizes and dynamics of baleen whales, with the notion of recreating a better sense of the ecology of the virgin ocean. His latest conservation work includes application of genetics in marine reserves and fisheries enhancement, with projects in South Pacific, U.S., Bahamas, Palau, and the Philippines. Professor Palumbi moved his laboratory from Harvard University in August 2002 to Stanford University's Hopkin Marine Station. Stephen R. Palumbi received his Ph.D. from University of Washington in marine ecology. Steve is a Pew Fellow in Marine Conservation, married to physician Mary Roberts, father of two teenagers, and founding member of the band Flagella and his band Sustainable Soul has several songs out, including "Crab Love" and "The Last Fish Left." |