Group Dynamics Seminar Series
The Group Dynamics Seminar series is considered one of the longest running seminar series in the social sciences. It has been running uninterruptedly since it was founded by Kurt Lewin in the 1920’s in Berlin. A very important feature of this seminar today is its interdisciplinary nature. Recent seminars have included discussions in “Law and Psychology,” “Racism and Discrimination,” “Social Media,” and “New Directions in Social Psychology.”
The Winter 2024 Series is co-sponsored by the Evolution and Human Adaptation Program (EHAP) at the University of Michigan.
Evolution and Human Behavior
What can wasps teach us about the evolution of animal minds? How does indirect reciprocity shape cooperation in human groups? Why are people vulnerable to obesity– especially in marginalized groups? This seminar series will address these questions, and more, from the perspective of evolutionary theory. The approach will draw on behavioral ecology, which views adaptive behavior as responsive to ecological variation. The speakers, from anthropology and other fields, are known for the depth of their long-term field studies in Kenya, Mali, Bangladesh, the United States, Dominica, Bolivia, the Pacific Islands, and other locales. Join us Mondays to hear from world experts on evolution and human behavior.
Organized by Beverly Strassmann.
These events are typically held Mondays from 2 to 3:30. Check the listings for details!
In person: ISR Thompson 1430
As permissions allow, seminars are later posted to our YouTube playlist.
Photo by Mark Flinn, used gratefully with permission.
