The Cheryl Beth Silverman Memorial Lecture

Thursday, May 2, 2024

6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Join us for the annual lecture in honor of Cheryl Beth Silverman, a lover of animals and the daughter of Art and Carol Silverman.

This year, the Academy brings together a stellar group of panelists to discuss aspects of engaging the public in the importance of environmental sciences, especially when it comes to animals.

The speakers include Lauren Augustine, Curator of Reptiles and Amphibians at the Philadelphia Zoo; Emily Sain, Exhibit Lead with Little Ray's Exhibitions; Ron Smith, Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science Professor at Drexel University, naturalist and community science project leader; and the Academy’s Manager of Animal Programs, Anwar Abdul-Qawi. 

After the lecture, enjoy the Academy’s newest exhibit, Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest, an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them.

Register for The Cheryl Beth Silverman Memorial Lecture.

Timeline:

• 6 p.m. - Panel Discussion
• 6:30 p.m. - Questions and Answers
• 7 p.m. - Under the Canopy Open

The Cheryl Beth Silverman Memorial Lecture was established by Art and Carol Silverman, longtime friends of the Academy, in memory of their daughter, Cheryl Beth.

Cheryl was a charismatic lover of animals and was extraordinarily passionate about our environment. Although Cheryl Beth’s time was cut short, she left a notable mark on the world.

Through the Cheryl Beth Silverman Memorial Lecture, we continue Cheryl Beth’s efforts to be a voice for the animals and environment she loved.