15 Keynote: Earth Life Sciences across the Cordillera

This session showcases interdisciplinary research that bridges geological sciences with allied fields including (but not limited to) genetics, ecology, biogeography, archaeology, informatics to emphasize innovative approaches to understand the interconnectedness of Earth systems.

Wednesday, 22 April 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
LMH, Fiesta Terrace Salon

Participants

• Chair Greer Dolby
• Chair Scott Bennett
• Chair Jorge Miros-Gómez
• Chair Adrian Munguia-Vega

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Presentations

• 6:00 PM
  “Earth and Life Evolve Together”: A Brief History of the Emergence of an Integrative Approach to Addressing Earth History and the Geography of Life
  Brett Riddle, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
  410932 (Technical Sessions)