"Let's Talk About Skin Color... And Other Visible Human Features" Lecture by Dr. Nina Jablonski

About the Speaker

Dr. Nina Jablonski, evan pugh professor emeritus of anthropology at Penn State University, is an internationally recognized biological anthropologist who has studied the evolution of human skin color, hair texture, and other visible features. She is dedicated to combating racism through the education and understanding of human variation. While focusing on biology and evolution, Dr. Jablonski takes a critical look at how knowledge and attitudes about human physical diversity affect our society, especially the origins and consequences of skin-color-based concepts of race.

Dr. Jablonski is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Philosophical Society. She has authored and co-authored hundreds of academic papers and popular books that cater to a wide range of audiences differing in age and expertise, including "Skin: A Natural History," "Living Color: The Biological and Social Meaning of Skin Color," and "Skin We Are In" (for kids!). Dr. Jablonski’s TED talks on human skin and hair have been viewed millions of times. She was also involved in constructing the school-aged curriculum associated with the PBS "Finding Your Roots" series.