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SUMMARY:George R. Carmody Lecture with Dr. Erin McCullough
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Annual Carmody Lecture will feature Dr. Erin McCullough, who will present “Love is a battlefield: Sex, conflict, and the secret life of beetles” on Thursday October 29, 2026 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.



Established in 2013, this lecture series honours Dr. George Carmody, a valued member of our Biology Department who contributed to our community over 42 years (1969–2011). This year, we are excited to continue this tradition with an engaging presentation by Dr. McCullough.



Please save the date for this special event.



Event held in the Health Sciences Building Lobby & Auditorium (HS 1301) 




Schedule: 
- Reception: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
- Lecture: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
About the lecture: 
Sex is a powerful evolutionary force that drives extraordinary diversity in animal behavior and morphology. From exaggerated weapons to sneaky mating strategies, animals have evolved a myriad of ways to compete for the opportunity to reproduce. In this talk, Dr. McCullough will explore the strange and surprising world of sexual selection, using beetles as a model system. She will also share her recent research on dung beetles in urban forests, highlighting their important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and how we can help protect them.
About the speaker: 
Dr. Erin McCullough is an evolutionary biologist and behavioral ecologist whose research aims to understand patterns of morphological and behavioral diversity.
LOCATION:1301 Health Sciences Building, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
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