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Birds, Bats, Dandelions, Dogs, Transformers, and Convergent Evolution

Posted November 30, 2011 | Leadership |

In case you have forgotten your high school biology, convergent evolution occurs when different organisms from different genetic lineages acquire the same trait. Bats and birds both have wings, even though they do not share any ancestor with wings.

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Vince Kellen
Vince Kellen is a Fellow of Cutter Consortium, a member of Arthur D. Little's AMP open consulting network, and a frequent Summit speaker. He is currently CIO at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), a member of UCSD’s Chancellor's Cabinet, and Vice Chancellor and CFO of the UCSD senior management team. Dr. Kellen brings a rare combination of academic, business, and IT strategy experience to his role, with a focus on strategic… Read More
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