MPR News Presents "Bright Ideas" with Guest PZ Myers and MPR Host Stephen Smith May 31 at the UBS Forum, St. Paul

May 9, 2011

WHAT: MPR News' "Bright Ideas" series welcomes PZ Meyers, biologist and associate professor at the University of Minnesota, Morris and author of the blog, Pharyngula.

Myers and Smith will discuss evolution and the intersection of science and politics.

More about PZ Myers
Myers is well-known for his personal blog, Pharyngula, one of the most popular science blogs in the world. He has published numerous research papers in Nature and other notable scientific journals.

In 2006, the journal Nature listed his blog, Pharyngula, as the top-ranked blog written by a scientist. Additionally, Myers was also the recipient of the Humanist of the Year award in 2009.

More about MPR News' "Bright Ideas"
MPR News' "Bright Ideas" series offers fresh ideas on big issues. Host Stephen Smith invites Minnesota luminaries to talk about their passions with a live studio audience.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 31 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: The UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio, 480 Cedar, St. Paul.

TICKETS: Admission is free but reservations are required. RSVP by going to MPRNews.org and clicking on "events."