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Looking for a nice hike right outside of LA? Or curious to see a Catalina Marisa lily? Maybe even hoping for a way to unwind from a (biology) midterm? Join us on April 12 from 8:00AM to 2:00PM for an exciting 5 mile hike through Turnbull Canyon with the one and only Dr. Rita Barakat! Enjoy some stunning views alongside riveting conversations about biology, life, and everything in between.
PACKING LIST:
Waivers!
Water
Hat
Sunscreen
Walking shoes
Exercise clothes
Snacks
WE WILL PROVIDE: FOR OVERNIGHTS ETC
An AWESOME Professor
Some good jokes
Great views
PROFESSOR: Dr. Rita Barakat
Rita Barakat (she/ her) is a Lecturer in the department of Biological Sciences (Neurobiology) section at USC. She currently teaches undergraduate general education courses, as well as life science majors courses, and graduate-level courses. Dr. Barakat received her Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Molecular and Cellular Biology from UC Berkeley in 2015, and her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neuroscience from USC in 2022. Her research interests include studying the behavioral and neuroanatomical underpinnings of language in humans, as well as the relationship between language and executive functioning. In her free time, Dr. Barakat enjoys singing and birding, and you can catch her performing with Thornton ensembles including the University Chorus!
PEAK: Turnbull Canyon
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
SCENERY: Awesome views and lots of cool plants!
FUN FACT: This hike is reportedly haunted!
TRIP LEAD: Lena Hwang