{"id":2189,"date":"2021-03-12T10:19:27","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T10:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/learningspaces.dundee.ac.uk\/dundeeuniculture\/?p=2189"},"modified":"2025-09-15T10:47:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T09:47:03","slug":"in-darcy-thompsons-footsteps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/culture\/in-darcy-thompsons-footsteps\/","title":{"rendered":"In D\u2019Arcy Thompson\u2019s Footsteps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">D\u2019Arcy Wentworth Thompson is best known for his ground-breaking book On Growth and Form, which laid the foundations for the science of mathematical biology. However that was just one of his many publications, and Museum Services recently\u00a0staged a fascinating online event in collaboration with Tufts University in Massachusetts, USA,\u00a0exploring D\u2019Arcy\u2019s 1895 book A Glossary of Greek Birds. This extraordinary book combines his deep knowledge of natural history with his love for classical studies and mythology.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/culture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/263\/2021\/02\/thumbnail_glossary-event-image.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2190\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/culture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/263\/2021\/02\/thumbnail_glossary-event-image-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"647\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/culture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/263\/2021\/02\/thumbnail_glossary-event-image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/culture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/263\/2021\/02\/thumbnail_glossary-event-image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/culture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/263\/2021\/02\/thumbnail_glossary-event-image.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Building on D\u2019Arcy\u2019s own belief in fostering diversity and dialogue among disciplines, Tufts University are undertaking a unique project bringing together a team of humanists and scientists to uncover the contemporary relevance of a forgotten classic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Speakers at the event were:<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Matthew Jarron, Curator of Museum Services, University of Dundee<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Marie-Claire Beaulieu, Associate Professor, Classical Studies, Tufts University<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Michael Reed, Professor of Biology, Tufts University<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Zachary Fletcher, Senior Software Developer, Perseids Project, Classical Studies, Tufts University<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Anthony Bucci, Lecturer, Computer Science, Tufts University<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Jennifer Burton, Professor of the Practice, Drama and Dance, Tufts University<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The recording of the event is now available to view online at:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"In D&#039;Arcy Thompson&#039;s Footsteps - Science, Technology and the Classics\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wLrzO8QLsXw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>D\u2019Arcy Wentworth Thompson is best known for his ground-breaking book On Growth and Form, which laid the foundations for the science of mathematical biology. 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