Carla Littleton, M.Ed.
Animal & Habitat Manager, Kamin Science Center
The cooperative relationships between humans and other species stretch back more than 15,000 years. Over time, much has changed about this relationship – on both sides! But what does it really mean to be “domesticated?” This presentation will explore the fossil and genetic evidence for domestication and decipher what that means for current relationships between humans and other species. The starring actors involved in animal domestication may come as a surprise.
Carla Littleton, M.Ed., is a Pennsylvania-certified science educator with a specialty in agricultural sciences. They graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and in 2013 from Duquesne University with a Master of Education with a focus on secondary science education in the fields of biology, Earth and space science, environmental science, health, art, and agricultural science. Carla is also a certified Master Herpetologist, specializing in ambassador animal collections, husbandry, and disease prevention. Carla currently works for Kamin Science Center as the manager of the Animals and Habitats Department, which cares for the living components of the Science Center’s exhibitions. In addition, they work as an adjunct teacher and science curriculum writer. In their free time, Carla enjoys live music, playing guitar, costume design, and culinary arts.
Register for the free lecture! You can attend in person or watch the YouTube Live stream. Kamin Science Center would like to continue to offer programs like Café Sci, Women in STEM, and others. Please consider making a donation when you register. Once you sign up, you’ll get an email confirmation. Have a question for Carla? You’ll be able to type your questions in the Q&A section during the presentation!