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Online Lecture: Marie Tharp — The Woman Who Mapped the Oceans

Program No. 25177RJ
Join us on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 3 p.m. (ET)/ 12 p.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A about the scientific contributions of Marie Tharp.

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At a Glance

Join Daniel Horns, professor of geology, to explore the life and groundbreaking work of Marie Tharp, a pioneer in the development of plate tectonic theory. Despite facing sexism in the 1950s that limited her role to a draftsperson, Tharp played a pivotal role in creating the first detailed map of the ocean floor, revolutionizing our understanding of how the Earth works. This lecture will highlight her contributions and the development of one of the greatest scientific achievements of all time.

General Notes

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
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Daniel Horns
Daniel Horns is dean of the College of Science at Utah Valley University. As a Professor of Geology, he focuses on assessment of earthquake and landslide hazards. He uses his expertise in geologic hazards and water resources to teach about the interactions between geology and society. His educational programs and research have taken him to Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming, California, Hawaii, Indonesia, Spain, Italy, Croatia, and Turkey. Dr. Horn’s projects, as a consulting geologist, relate to geologic hazards, water resources, and water quality.

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Daniel Horns is dean of the College of Science at Utah Valley University. As a Professor of Geology, he focuses on assessment of earthquake and landslide hazards. He uses his expertise in geologic hazards and water resources to teach about the interactions between geology and society. His educational programs and research have taken him to Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming, California, Hawaii, Indonesia, Spain, Italy, Croatia, and Turkey. Dr. Horn’s projects, as a consulting geologist, relate to geologic hazards, water resources, and water quality.





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