Unraveling the Tapestry of Your DNA:
What Are Your Origins?
In collaboration with West Chester University
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
11:10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Q Time) • STEM 1403
5 to 5:50 p.m. • STEM 1403
Discover how DNA testing and family narratives can open far-reaching, provocative and compelling explorations of race and
culture. Dr. Anita K. Foeman, who developed the DNA Discussion Project at West Chester University, will lead the discussion as
panelists share their expertise and experience with the project from scientific, historical and social perspectives. The lecture will
illuminate how race and culture guide our communicative behaviors with others and influence the very core of our identities.
PANELISTS
Dr. Jerry Parker, President of Delaware
Tyler Daniels, part-time instructor
County Community College, provides
of Communication Studies,
visionary leadership and supports the
teaches the influence of culture
College’s mission, which includes a
on communication at Delaware
commitment to embracing diversity.
County Community College.
Dr. Parker will participate in the Q time
discussion only.
Dr. Bob Suran, Assistant Professor
Dr. Anita K. Foeman, Professor of
of Biology at Delaware County
Communication Studies at West
Community College, teaches DNA and
Chester University, directs the
genetics in his Introductory Biology
DNA Discussion Project.
and Microbiology courses.
Alyssa Massarella, Communication
Studies major at Delaware
County Community College, is
participating in the project through
her Communication Across
Cultures class.
The Boeing STEM Speaker
Series features lectures on
a range of topics covering
the fields of science,
technology, engineering
and mathematics. Lectures
are offered in the fall and
spring semesters and are
open to students, faculty
and community members.
The series is coordinated
by Sidney Kolpas, Assistant
Professor of Mathematics.
Serving Delaware and Chester Counties
www.dccc.edu/stem-speaker-series