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Mammal ancestor - Perot Exhibition

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The discoveries of Australopithecus sediba and Homo naledi, in the region of the Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Africa, changed how we understand the origins of humanity. The wide variety of scientific expertise involved in the fossil discoveries and subsequent research reminds us of the importance of science as we seek to understand our species’ ancestry. The collaboration, tenacity, dedication, innovation and courage demonstrated by the scientific team is an inspiring human story to know and tell. This exhibition will occur within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in July 2018 by the University of the Witwatersrand and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science to further shared academic, scientific, and social justice goals particularly in the areas of paleoanthropology and science communication. The Museum’s Center for the Exploration of the Human Journey was established a few months earlier to deepen the relationship between the Museum and Wits Professor Lee R. Berger and to expand the Museum’s engagement with human origins topics, topics which are poorly represented in education and museums in North Texas and throughout the region. To date, a SAHRA temporary Export Permit has already been obtained to display several of or hominin treasures at the planned exhibition at the Perot. In addition, we have permission to also display a therapsid specimen from the Karoo, BP/1/1730 Thrinaxidon liorhinus discovered in the Newcastle district of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. This will make a valuable contribution to the exhibition as these mammal ancestors are unique to South Africa.

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The Museum currently houses 11 permanent exhibit halls whose content includes earth sciences, paleontology, ornithology, planetary sciences, minerology, energy production, engineering, life sciences, and human evolution. Most recently, the museum completely updated its Being Human Hall to include a more robust presentation of human evolution, including the discovery of Homo naledi, using tactile and multimedia interactives as well as hyper realistic hominin sculptures and a virtual reality experience. The presence of this singular exhibit of original hominin fossils in Dallas, the heart of a region of the United States known more for a skepticism toward human origins than for an embrace of the science behind it, offers a tremendous opportunity to engage audiences in important conversations about evolution, epistemology, and diversity and inclusion in science. The Center for the Exploration of the Human Journey (CEHJ), a division of the Museum focused on science communication of paleoanthropology and allied fields, will develop programming to increase the scale and educational impact of the Human Origins exhibition. The CEHJ identifies three target audiences for outreach: (1) the general public, (2) educators and (3) researchers. The exhibition will celebrate the South African fossil discoveries, the world-class research centres at Wits, the vibrant Wits-based research community, and the contribution of scientists from around the world. However, the exhibit of original hominin fossils material may be subject to criticism. In Texas, discussions of human evolution may be seen by some members of the public as being in conflict with their religious beliefs. We believe the display of these fossils with clear scientific information will serve to educate and enlighten visitors of all backgrounds and beliefs about our shared heritage as humans.

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Monday, July 15, 2019 - 16:59

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  1. PDF icon Perot Museum General Facility report
  2. PDF icon email_extension_request_export_Thrinaxodon_March2020.pdf
 
 

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