Diversity, Plasticity, and the Science of Sexuality

Diversity, Plasticity, and the Science of Sexuality[i]

Co-Sponsored by the Biology Department and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Friday, April 24th, 2015

Photonics Colloquium Room (906)

9th Floor, Photonics Center

8 St. Mary’s Street

9:30am – 12:30pm

Development, Evolution, and the Diversity of Non-Reproductive Sexual Behavior: An Introduction

Karen Warkentin Biology, Boston University

Sexuality at the Nature-Culture Divide: Historical Lessons

            Erika Milam History, Princeton University

The Evolution of Male Same-Sex Sexuality: Lessons from the Samoan Fa'afafine and Japanese Macaques

            Paul Vasey Psychology,University of Lethbridge – Alberta Canada

2pm – 6pm

Sexual Fluidity in Women and Men: What Is the Relevant Time Scale?

            Lisa Diamond Psychology, University of Utah

Sexual Selection: How Do We Interpret Plasticity and Flexibility in Mate Choice and Beyond?

Malin Ah-King History, Humboldt University of Berlin

Sexuality Beyond the Nature-Culture Divide: Philosophical Lessons

Helen Longino Philosophy, Stanford

Round Table Discussion

[i]Supported by a grant from the College of Arts & Sciences.