Fall 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNovember 17th (4-5 pm) – (virtual)<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\r\nDr. Rene Welch-Schwartz<\/div>\r\nDepartment of Biology<\/em><\/div>\r\nUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison<\/div>\r\nTitle: Farm like bacteria protect WI children from eczema and wheezing<\/em><\/a><\/div>\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nOctober 20th (4-5 pm) – SB125<\/strong><\/div>\r\nDr. Dorothy Christopher<\/div>\r\nDepartment of Biology<\/em><\/div>\r\nWCSU<\/div>\r\nTitle: Ecology and evolution of plant reproduction<\/em><\/a><\/div>\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\nSeptember 22nd (4-5 pm) – SB125<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\nDr. Carlos Santib\u00e1\u00f1ez-L\u00f3pez<\/div>\r\nDepartment of Biology<\/em><\/div>\r\nWCSU<\/div>\r\nTitle: Uncovering 400 Million years of Scorpion Venom evolution<\/em><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nSpring 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\nFeburary 17th (4-5 pm) – online<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\r\nDr. David Zappulla<\/div>\r\nDepartment of Biology<\/em><\/div>\r\nLehigh University, Bethlehem, PA<\/span><\/div>\r\nTitle: Telomerase: RNP Architecture, Telomere Maintenance, and Senescence Without it<\/em><\/div>\r\nFall 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n2021 Lake Symposium (Click here to register)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n- October 18, 7-9 p.m<\/li>\r\n
- November 15, 7-9 p.m.<\/li>\r\n
- December 13, 7-9 p.m.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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November 18th (4-5 pm) – online<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\r\nDr. Barbara Murdoch<\/em><\/div>\r\nDepartment of Biology<\/em><\/div>\r\nEastern Connecticut State University<\/em><\/div>\r\nTitle: Unraveling the Mystery of the Scorpion Microbiome<\/em><\/div>\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nOctober 14th (4-5 pm) – online<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\r\nDr. Jonathan Velotta<\/em><\/div>\r\nDepartment of Biological Sciences<\/em><\/div>\r\nUniversity of Denver<\/em><\/div>\r\nTitle: Extreme Physiology and the Mechanisms of Adaptive Evolution<\/em><\/div>\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nSeptember 16th (4 -5 pm) – online<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\r\nDr. Emma Cross<\/em><\/div>\r\nDepartment of Environment, Geography and Marine Sciences<\/em><\/div>\r\nSouthern Connecticut State University<\/em><\/div>\r\nTitle: Resilience of marine organisms to climate change<\/em><\/div>\r\nSpring 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTuesday, April 13 @ 7pm (virtual):<\/strong> <\/span>The herpetology club will be hosting another seminar via WebEx. Micheal Ravesi will be joining us to discuss job opportunities, a desire to build a diverse workforce, and resumes\/cover letters! This event is open to all students and majors. The link can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThursday, April 15 @ 4pm (virtual):<\/strong> Research Seminar Series<\/strong><\/span>
Biology Department Research Seminar Series presents Dr. Julie Canman<\/strong>, Dept. of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University: \u201cFLIRTing with cell type differences in cytokinesis.\u201d To learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/seminar\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSaturday, April 17, 2021:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Northeast Sigma Xi Regional Conference.<\/span>
Hosted by WCSU. Learn\u00a0more<\/a>.<\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThursday, Feb. 18 @ 4pm (virtual):<\/strong> Research Seminar Series<\/strong><\/span>
Biology Department Research Seminar Series presents Dr. Amy Arnsten<\/strong>, Kavli Institute of Neuroscience at Yale University: \u201cUnique molecular regulation of prefrontal cortex confers vulnerability to cognitive disorders.\u201d To learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/seminar\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThursday, Mar. 18 @ 4pm (virtual):<\/strong> Research Seminar Series<\/strong><\/span>
Biology Department Research Seminar Series presents Dr. Emile Gluck-Thaler<\/strong>, Univ. of Pennsylvania: \u201cGene clusters and the evolution of fungal metabolic traits.\u201d To learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/seminar\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\nFall 2020<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMonday, August 24 @ 1:30pm (virtual):<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0New and Prospective Graduate Student Orientation.
Come meet fellow graduate students and faculty.\u00a0 Email pinout@wcsu.edu for meeting link and details.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThursday, Sept. 17 @ 4pm (virtual):<\/strong> <\/span>Research Seminar Series
Biology Department Research Seminar Series presents epidemiologist Kimberly Yousey-Hindes<\/strong>, Yale School of Public Health. COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Connecticut.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMonday, Sept. 28 @7 pm (virtual):<\/strong> <\/span>Fall 2020 Regional Lake Communities Symposium – \u201cReflecting on Invasive Plants and Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)”
<\/em>Based on the conversation started in 2019, stakeholders will be able to understand how they can help prioritize economic interests in Connecticut Lakes. Invited lake community representatives: Candlewood Lake Authority, Lake Housatonic, Ball Pond, Lake Zoar, Lake Lillinonah, Lake Waubeeka and others.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTo register for this event and learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/lake-symposium-2020\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/biology-msbiodiversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2020\/08\/Lake-Symposium-2019_8908-300x214.jpg\")
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Join the Biology Department\u2019s students, faculty, and staff in Biology Follies \u2013 annual<\/em>\u00a0showcase their performance talents and skills. It\u2019s a fun way to bring the Biology Department together.\u00a0Think \u201cAmerica\u2019s Got Talent\u201d for the Biology Dept!<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nEmail\u00a0wonge@wcsu.edu<\/a>\u00a0to get the meeting link!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThursday, Oct. 15, 2020 @ 4pm (virtual):<\/strong><\/span> Research Seminar Series
Biology Department Research Seminar Series presents medical anthropologist Ruthanne Marcus<\/strong>, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. COVID-19 transmission in homeless populations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTo learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/seminar\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMonday, Oct. 26, 2020 @ 7 pm (virtual): <\/strong><\/span>Fall 2020 Regional Lake Communities Symposium \u2013\u00a0\u201cUsing Data to Assess our Lakes\u201d
<\/em>Based on the conversation started in 2019, stakeholders will be able to understand how they can help prioritize economic interests in Connecticut Lakes. Invited lake community representatives: Candlewood Lake Authority, Lake Housatonic, Ball Pond, Lake Zoar, Lake Lillinonah, Lake Waubeeka and others.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTo register for this event and learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/lake-symposium-2020\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThursday, Nov. 19, 2020 @ 4pm (virtual): <\/strong><\/span>Research Seminar SeriesBiology Department Research Seminar Series presents Chad Roy<\/strong>, director of infectious disease aerobiology at the Tulane National Primate Center. Aerobiology and transmission of of COVID-19 virus.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTo learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/seminar\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMonday, Nov. 30, 2020 @ <\/strong><\/span>7pm (virtual):<\/span> <\/strong>Fall 2020 Regional Lake Communities Symposium – \u201cStrategies beyond grass carp for managing aquatic plant growth\u201d
<\/em>Based on the conversation started in 2019, stakeholders will be able to understand how they can help prioritize economic interests in Connecticut Lakes. Invited lake community representatives: Candlewood Lake Authority, Lake Housatonic, Ball Pond, Lake Zoar, Lake Lillinonah, Lake Waubeeka and others.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTo register for this event and learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/lake-symposium-2020\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n*Grass Carp Risk Assessment Workshops. Learn\u00a0more here<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
September 22nd (4-5 pm) – SB125<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n 2021 Lake Symposium (Click here to register)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n Tuesday, April 13 @ 7pm (virtual):<\/strong> <\/span>The herpetology club will be hosting another seminar via WebEx. Micheal Ravesi will be joining us to discuss job opportunities, a desire to build a diverse workforce, and resumes\/cover letters! This event is open to all students and majors. The link can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Thursday, April 15 @ 4pm (virtual):<\/strong> Research Seminar Series<\/strong><\/span> Thursday, Feb. 18 @ 4pm (virtual):<\/strong> Research Seminar Series<\/strong><\/span> Thursday, Mar. 18 @ 4pm (virtual):<\/strong> Research Seminar Series<\/strong><\/span> Monday, August 24 @ 1:30pm (virtual):<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0New and Prospective Graduate Student Orientation. Thursday, Sept. 17 @ 4pm (virtual):<\/strong> <\/span>Research Seminar Series Monday, Sept. 28 @7 pm (virtual):<\/strong> <\/span>Fall 2020 Regional Lake Communities Symposium – \u201cReflecting on Invasive Plants and Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)” To register for this event and learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/lake-symposium-2020\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 @4 pm (virtual):<\/strong> <\/span>Biology Follies Email\u00a0wonge@wcsu.edu<\/a>\u00a0to get the meeting link!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 @ 4pm (virtual):<\/strong><\/span> Research Seminar Series To learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/seminar\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 @ 7 pm (virtual): <\/strong><\/span>Fall 2020 Regional Lake Communities Symposium \u2013\u00a0\u201cUsing Data to Assess our Lakes\u201d To register for this event and learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/lake-symposium-2020\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 @ 4pm (virtual): <\/strong><\/span>Research Seminar SeriesBiology Department Research Seminar Series presents Chad Roy<\/strong>, director of infectious disease aerobiology at the Tulane National Primate Center. Aerobiology and transmission of of COVID-19 virus.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n To learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/seminar\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 @ <\/strong><\/span>7pm (virtual):<\/span> <\/strong>Fall 2020 Regional Lake Communities Symposium – \u201cStrategies beyond grass carp for managing aquatic plant growth\u201d To register for this event and learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/lake-symposium-2020\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n *Grass Carp Risk Assessment Workshops. Learn\u00a0more here<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSpring 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
Fall 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n
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<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\nSpring 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Biology Department Research Seminar Series presents Dr. Julie Canman<\/strong>, Dept. of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University: \u201cFLIRTing with cell type differences in cytokinesis.\u201d To learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/seminar\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSaturday, April 17, 2021:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Northeast Sigma Xi Regional Conference.<\/span>
Hosted by WCSU. Learn\u00a0more<\/a>.<\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Biology Department Research Seminar Series presents Dr. Amy Arnsten<\/strong>, Kavli Institute of Neuroscience at Yale University: \u201cUnique molecular regulation of prefrontal cortex confers vulnerability to cognitive disorders.\u201d To learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/seminar\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Biology Department Research Seminar Series presents Dr. Emile Gluck-Thaler<\/strong>, Univ. of Pennsylvania: \u201cGene clusters and the evolution of fungal metabolic traits.\u201d To learn more visit:\u00a0www.wcsu.edu\/biology\/seminar\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\nFall 2020<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Come meet fellow graduate students and faculty.\u00a0 Email pinout@wcsu.edu for meeting link and details.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Biology Department Research Seminar Series presents epidemiologist Kimberly Yousey-Hindes<\/strong>, Yale School of Public Health. COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Connecticut.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/em>Based on the conversation started in 2019, stakeholders will be able to understand how they can help prioritize economic interests in Connecticut Lakes. Invited lake community representatives: Candlewood Lake Authority, Lake Housatonic, Ball Pond, Lake Zoar, Lake Lillinonah, Lake Waubeeka and others.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Join the Biology Department\u2019s students, faculty, and staff in Biology Follies \u2013 annual<\/em>\u00a0showcase their performance talents and skills. It\u2019s a fun way to bring the Biology Department together.\u00a0Think \u201cAmerica\u2019s Got Talent\u201d for the Biology Dept!<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Biology Department Research Seminar Series presents medical anthropologist Ruthanne Marcus<\/strong>, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. COVID-19 transmission in homeless populations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/em>Based on the conversation started in 2019, stakeholders will be able to understand how they can help prioritize economic interests in Connecticut Lakes. Invited lake community representatives: Candlewood Lake Authority, Lake Housatonic, Ball Pond, Lake Zoar, Lake Lillinonah, Lake Waubeeka and others.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/em>Based on the conversation started in 2019, stakeholders will be able to understand how they can help prioritize economic interests in Connecticut Lakes. Invited lake community representatives: Candlewood Lake Authority, Lake Housatonic, Ball Pond, Lake Zoar, Lake Lillinonah, Lake Waubeeka and others.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n