Scientist and Harvard professor to visit campus Jan. 15
Katie Hinde, Ph.D., Harvard professor, acclaimed scientist and former Seattle Central student, will return to campus on Jan. 15, 2015, to give two special presentations at the Broadway Performance Hall. Topics covered will include her cutting edge biology research, her journey to a successful career as a female scientist, sexual harassment in the sciences, and much more. Her presentations, which will be followed by extended question and answer sessions, are free and open to the public.
“I’m thrilled to be able to come back to share my experiences with students and others. Seattle Central was foundational to my development, and it’s great to be able to give something back. I hope my story can inspire students to reach for their wildest dreams,” said Hinde, who was the recipient of Seattle Central’s Distinguished Alumni Award last year.
One of Seattle Central College’s most notable alumni, Hinde began her studies at Seattle Central, first as a Running Start student, and then in the College Transfer program, where she developed a passion for Anthropology. She then transferred to the University of Washington, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s in Anthropology. She later earned master’s and doctoral degrees in the same field from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed her post-doctoral training at the California National Primate Research Center at the University of California, Davis.
Hinde is now a professor of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, where she directs the Comparative Lactation Lab, conducting cutting-edge research on mammal lactation. Specifically, she explores how variations in mothers’ milk and behavioral care influence infants into adulthood, which has been published in National Geographic, The New York Times and prestigious academic journals. She also recently completed a groundbreaking study of sexual harassment and assault of students at STEM field sites.
“Katie’s journey and growth have been nothing short of incredible,” said President Paul T. Killpatrick, Ph.D. “We are so proud of what she has accomplished, both here and in her career. Students and others are sure to gain a lot of important insights from her inspiring story.”
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: Katie Hinde, Ph.D., professor of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and a former Seattle Central student, will give two presentations on her journey to highly-acclaimed scientist, researcher and professor.
WHEN: Jan. 15, 2015; two presentations – 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
WHERE: Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
ENTRANCE: The event is free and open to the public; no tickets or RSVP are required.