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The Minds of Animals with MSU Professor Mark Reimers (Grand Rapids)
April 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us as we explore The Mind of Animals with Professor Mark Reimers.
Can animals think or feel? Can they remember specific events? Can they imagine or anticipate what they might encounter in the future? During the twentieth century, many scientists subscribed to the view that animals were like wind-up toys. However in recent decades, detailed behavioral observations and recordings from animal brains have shown us some of the surprising capacities of animal minds. We are just beginning to understand some of the diverse intelligences among us. This talk will give a whirlwind tour of recent discoveries about the minds of animals: from dogs to dolphins and from our cousins the apes to the alien intelligence of octopods.
This lecture is generously sponsored by the GRCC Biology Department.
Event Location
Calkins Science Center, Grand Rapids Community College
226 Bostwick Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Join us at Graydon’s Crossing after the event!
1223 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Parking Information
Meter parking is free after 6:00pm.
Public Parking in Campus Ramps: first 30 minutes free | $2.00 per half hour | Evening/Weekend max $6.00.
General Event Parking on Campus: $3.50 for events less than 3 hours | $6.00 for events lasting more than 3 hours.
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