A scientist, broadcaster and bestselling author who focuses on the complicated, interwoven history of genetics and race will give a public seminar at the University of Kansas in early March.

Adam Rutherford will discuss “Eugenics and the Misuse of Mendel” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 at the Lied Center Pavilion, 1600 Stewart Drive. During a reception following the talk, Rutherford will sign copies of his most recent book, “Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics.” The Raven Book Store will be on hand to sell the book.