Discover Ancient Ice Age Horses at SW Oregon Community College Event – May 21

Southwestern Oregon Community College will host a lecture titled “Ice Age Horses of the American West” on May 21, 2024. The event features vertebrate paleontologist Eric Scott, who will discuss extinct Ice Age mammals, focusing on horses and bison in North America. The lecture is free, open to all ages, and will be held at 6:00 PM in Umpqua Hall at the Coos Campus in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Local residents can attend the lecture at the Coos Campus, while a watch party will be available in the Community Room at the Curry Campus in Brookings. The lecture will also be streamed live on the college’s YouTube channel for those who cannot attend in person.

Eric Scott specializes in North American Pleistocene megafauna. His research examines the evolution and extinction of these animals, with a focus on changes in their geographic distributions. His presentation will provide insights into the patterns of Ice Age extinctions and the historical presence of horses in the Americas.

This lecture is part of Southwestern Oregon Community College's effort to involve the community in scientific discussions and increase understanding of Earth’s history. Dr. Win McLaughlin, Professor of Geology, will introduce Eric Scott. The college is committed to offering educational opportunities in science to the public.

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