Continuing its popular lecture series, Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences presents an always interesting discussion this month. Co-sponsored by Museum of the Rockies and Hopa Mountain, the second talk of the season is set for Wednesday, February 21st. “Science at High Altitude” will begin at 6pm. It will be held in MOR’s Hager Auditorium.
How has the sport of mountaineering fundamentally transformed scientific knowledge? Dr. Michael Reidy, a historian of science and Chair of the Department of History & Philosophy at MSU, will discuss how the advent of mountaineering in the nineteenth century helped direct the sciences of evolution, geology and meteorology by turning mountains into vertical laboratories. He will explain how the relationship between mountaineering and science continues to direct the understanding of ecology, high-altitude physiology and climate science, and how MSU and the Bozeman community are contributing to exciting developments.
courtesy of M. Reidy/Pixabay
The informative talks will be presented in person on select Wednesdays this winter and into spring. The presentations are free and open to the public, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Face masks are recommended but not required.
Find Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences on social media or visit www.gallatinscience.org for additional details and information about future talks. The nonprofit was established in 2017 to explore cutting edge science topics, their latest developments, and their relevance to society. •
