Friday, An Evening of Field Research and Exploration
William Saturno, Mayan archaeologist, and Mark Synnott, climber for The North Face will present together Friday night at a public lecture. Both are spectacular and will provide a fun evening full of science and adventure at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater. Hosted by Dr. John Francis, vice president of research, conservation and exploration at National Geographic. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Saturno details recent archaeological discoveries in Xultun, Guatemala, and delves into the ongoing mysteries of the enigmatic Maya. Synnott shares highlights of a sailing and climbing expedition around Oman's Musandam Peninsula with his world-renowned team.
Saturday
A Young Explorers Grants Workshop will be held at the Alumni Center, 200 Fletcher St, Ann Arbor. Registration: 9:45 a.m. Workshop concludes at 3 p.m. Registration launching soon!
Further details and promotional materials are forthcoming.
Start Time: 9/27/2013 - 9/28/2013 7 pm
Location: Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
Website: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grants-programs/yeg-workshop/
Contact: oburns@ngs.org
http://lsa.umich.edu/eeb/news_events/events/eventDetail.asp?ID=343
