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EvoKE Project

Past EvoKE Conferences

6-8 November 2025

PLENARY SPEAKERS

Dana Zeidler, Professor in Science Education at the University of South Florida’s College of Education

The Evolution of Epistemic Insight and Socioscientific Issues in Science Education: A Scientific Literacy Perspective

Tania Jenkins, Evolutionary Biologist, Science Communicator, and Founder of Cosie

Workshop: (Co)-designing Evolutionary Research, Education and Outreach for Societal Impact

Rita Ponce, Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal and NOVA University and a researcher at ICNova

Workshop: Creating Written Content — Crafting Evolution Stories and Getting Your Message Across

Spyros Sfenthourakis, Professor at the University of Cyprus and Founder of its Ecology and Biodiversity Lab

On Apes and Men: Misconceptions, Tactics, and Truths in Talking About Evolution to the Public

Maria João Fonseca, Head of Communication of the Natural History and Science Museum of the University of Porto

Evolution Education in Science Centres and Museums

3-5 July 2023

PLENARY SPEAKERS

Adam Rutherford, Geneticist, Popular Science Author, and Radio Presenter

Eugenics, and the Misuse of Mendel

Joana Moscoso, Co-founder & Director of Native Scientists and Co-founder of Chaperone

Circularity in Science Communication and Outreach

Jonathan Tweet, Author of “Grandmother Fish”

The Story of Grandmother Fish & How to Engage Young Minds

Louise Mead, Education Director for the BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action

Using cases and Avida-ED to Improve Student Understanding of Evolution: Anecdotes and Evidence