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Evolutionary History of Life on Earth
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Promoting evolution: the brand new Hellenic Evolutionary Society (HEVOS)
Theodore J Abatzopoulos1, Sinos Giokas2, Panayiotis Pafilis3
11Department of Genetics, Development & Molecular Biology, School of Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Journal of Biological Research (Thessalonike, Greece)
|September 7, 2019
Summary
The Hellenic Evolutionary Society (HEVOS) was founded to promote evolution and scientific thinking in Greece. This initiative addresses low public acceptance and educational deficits regarding evolutionary science.
Area of Science:
- Evolutionary biology
- Science communication
Background:
- Low public acceptance of evolution in Greece.
- Limited evolution education in Greek primary and secondary schools.
Purpose of the Study:
- Establish the Hellenic Evolutionary Society (HEVOS).
- Promote understanding of evolution and scientific thinking.
- Engage the Greek-speaking public.
Main Methods:
- Societal initiative establishment.
- Public outreach and education strategy development.
Main Results:
- Founding of the Hellenic Evolutionary Society (HEVOS).
- Identification of key societal needs for evolution promotion.
Conclusions:
- HEVOS is a timely response to challenges in evolutionary science acceptance and education in Greece.
- The society aims to foster scientific literacy and critical thinking.
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