UF students can hear from a leading animal and environmental researcher April 20.
Jane Goodall, a primatologist known for her research with chimpanzees, will speak at UF’s Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Goodall is being paid $63,000, said Kevin Gerson, the chairman of Accent Speakers Bureau.
Accent will have a link on its Facebook page to live stream the event, he said.
He said Goodall will speak about her research with chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania, and about the Jane Goodall Institute, her nonprofit conservation organization.
“She doesn’t do a whole lot of events that are open to the public,” Gerson said. “She is a true pioneer who opened the doors for many women to follow in her footsteps.”
Natalia Cuervo, a UF nursing sophomore, said she’s excited to see the legendary scientist.
“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime kind of deal,” the 20-year-old said.
She said it’s important to hear from female scientists like Goodall.
“I feel like representation is important in the community,” she said. “If we don’t see (women) in textbooks and in the media, then we feel like we’re not supposed to be there.”
Tickets are free for the event. Students with their Gator 1 Cards can get two tickets at the Phillips Center box office April 19 at noon. The general public can get remaining tickets April 20 at noon.
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