121. Paleobotany, Museums, and Lessons from Deep Time w/ Dr. Aaron Pan

About this episode

Dr. Aaron Pan discusses plant evolution and the insights gained from paleobotany.

Send us Fan Mail Journey through millions of years of plant evolution with paleobotanist Dr. Aaron Pan, who unearths fascinating stories locked within fossilized leaves, fruits, and seeds from Earth's distant past. As Executive Director of the Museum of Texas Tech University, Dr. Pan bridges the worlds of scientific research and public education, sharing how ancient plant remains challenge our understanding of modern ecosystems. Prepare to have your assumptions about plant origins completely...

People in this episode

Host: Vikram Baliga

Guest: Dr. Aaron Pan

Topics covered

• paleobotany
• plant evolution
• fossils
• public education
• ecosystems

Keywords

• paleobotany
• plant evolution
• fossils
• ecosystems
• Texas Tech University

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Museum of Texas Tech University

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