Famed ‘gay brain’ scientist to speak in Charlotte

Simon LeVay to speak to LGBT student science and technology group

by Matt Comer  Editor  editor@goqnotes.com
Published: September 20, 2012 in News

Simon LeVay, courtesy simonlevay.com.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Famed British-born neuroscientist Simon LeVay will deliver a short lecture and stick around for questions and answers a post-lecture reception on Monday at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.

Perhaps best known for his studies on the human brain, human sexuality and homosexuality, LeVay also recently published a 2010 book, “Gay, Straight, and the Reason Why: The Science of Sexual Orientation.” LeVay is also known for his work in other fields of biology.

LeVay will speak on the campus of UNC-Charlotte on Monday, Sept. 24, 5-7 p.m. in Room 200 of the Student Union building. The lecture and reception are presented by the UNC-Charlotte chapter of Out in Science, Technology, Engineering (oSTEM), a national LGBT organization supporting students of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

For more information, see the event page at Facebook.