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SUMMARY:The Future of Sustainable Energy
DESCRIPTION:THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY: The MakerLab at the Danbury Library will host a series of three\, in-person talks with Dr. Mitch Wagener of Western Connecticut State University’s Biology Department\, in addressing immediate concerns in providing a better and sustainable future for generations to come. These talks will discuss ideas presented by Operation Drawdown. (drawdown.org) \n\nThe Future of Sustainable Energy (July 18\, 6:30-7:30 p.m.)\n\n\nThe Future of Sustainable Agriculture (July 25\, 6:30-7:30 p.m.)\n\n\nThe Future of Sustainable Land Use (Aug. 1\, 6:30-7:30 p.m.)\n\nFor Adults and Teens (Ages 12+) Registration required. \nRegister at https://danburylibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=40661&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/07/01 \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/the-future-of-sustainable-energy/
LOCATION:Danbury Library\, 170 Main Street\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Events,Science,Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danbury Library":MAILTO:amuraca@danburylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163917Z
UID:10063739-1689274800-1689280200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:The Future Isn't What it Used to Be: Green Hydrogen
DESCRIPTION:THE FUTURE ISN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE: How do we implement Green Hydrogen and Fusion energies?  \nHuman civilization needs a reliable supply energy. When (if?) the brakes are put on fossil carbon\, we will need a variety of replacements. Some post-carbon sources are well known (solar\, wind\, hydro) while others are not.  We will learn that some solutions supply energy\, while others conserve it.  A note of caution from Mitch himself\, “The speaker is an ecologist\, not an engineer or city planner. Therefore\, definitive solutions are unlikely to be proposed. Many ideas will be discussed\, however\, and I hope that the audience will contribute some good ones.” \nThe C.H. Booth Library in Newtown will welcome Dr. Mitch Wagener\, Climate Change Educator\, WCSU Professor of Biology\, as part of its efforts to bring the 2023 UN Climate Conference in the United Arab Emirates\, Dubai  Nov. 30 – Dec. 12 to the attention of its patrons. \n\n\nDate:\nThursday Jul 13\, 2023\n\nTime:\n7  –  8:30 p.m.\n\nLocation: THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT\nC.H. Booth Library Virtual Meeting Space 1\n\nRegister in advance at https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=CHBOOTH&curID=636802&CFID=82462294&CFTOKEN=75fde0e2e4b23f50-E21E6FF5-D4AE-528A-535022AA29CE1EDA
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/the-future-isnt-what-it-used-to-be-green-hydrogen/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Public Events,Science,Speaker,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20230330T181513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T181748Z
UID:10063590-1683279000-1683304200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:WCSU Research Day
DESCRIPTION:WCSU RESEARCH DAY: This showcase of undergraduate and graduate research\, scholarship\, and creative inquiry projects will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Ives Concert Hall. If you are just interested in research\, or not yet sure what you want to do in your future career\, it is a great opportunity to learn about the interesting work being done in a variety of fields by students like you right here at WCSU. It’s also a good way to meet other students who share your passions and interests. Projects are submitted from students from a whole range of fields including biology\, psychology\, education\, chemistry\, English\, and history. There are also two keynote speakers who are both graduates from WCSU. \nKeynote Speakers: Gill Simmons is a meteorologist who will be talking about humanizing the science of weather\, and Dr. Brittany Baisch is a toxicologist who will be talking about methods for making safer decisions in her field. \nIf you can’t make it for the whole time\, that’s ok. You can always stop in for the student poster sessions or the keynote speakers.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/western-research-day/
LOCATION:Ives Concert Hall\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Career search,Exhibition,Public Events,Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Research Day Committee":MAILTO:brewera@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20230130T154010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T155158Z
UID:10063350-1675868400-1675872000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:"How-to Medical School" Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:“HOW-TO MEDICAL SCHOOL” VIRTUAL SEMINAR:\nMinorities in medicine will be holding a virtual seminar with Joseph Franza\, St. George’s University’s Associate Director of Admissions from 3 to 4 p.m. Anyone wanting to attend\, must RSVP to receive a link. \nWe invite all to attend\, especially if you’re considering continuing higher education in medicine! Our RSVP link can be found in our Instagram profile description or you can RSVP here.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/how-to-medical-school-virtual-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career search,Discussion,Diversity,Health And Wellness,Information Session,Lectures,Science,Study,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20221109T135630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T142144Z
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SUMMARY:Cover Board Project Research
DESCRIPTION:COVER BOARD PROJECT RESEARCH: Students will get a chance to go to the Great Hollow Nature Preserve to survey the area for vertebrates. Cover boards will be surveyed as well as the surrounding areas. There are 60 cover boards and 3 sites in total. Students will be able to identify different species\, collect data and learn about being a field technician. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Great Hollow.  Contact Michael Tambascio via text or email to for more information.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/cover-board-project-research/2022-12-10/
LOCATION:Off-campus Trip
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Science,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20221109T135630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T134458Z
UID:10063161-1670065200-1670072400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Cover Board Project Research
DESCRIPTION:COVER BOARD PROJECT RESEARCH: Students will get a chance to go to the Great Hollow Nature Preserve to survey the area for vertebrates. Cover boards will be surveyed as well as the surrounding areas. There are 60 cover boards and 3 sites in total. Students will be able to identify different species\, collect data and learn about being a field technician. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Great Hollow. Contact Michael Tambascio via text or email for more information.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/cover-board-project-research-2022-12-03/
LOCATION:Off-campus Trip
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Science,WOW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/11/20221105-spring-peeper.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20221109T135630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T142144Z
UID:10063158-1669460400-1669467600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Cover Board Project Research
DESCRIPTION:COVER BOARD PROJECT RESEARCH: Students will get a chance to go to the Great Hollow Nature Preserve to survey the area for vertebrates. Cover boards will be surveyed as well as the surrounding areas. There are 60 cover boards and 3 sites in total. Students will be able to identify different species\, collect data and learn about being a field technician. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Great Hollow.  Contact Michael Tambascio via text or email to for more information.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/cover-board-project-research/2022-11-26/
LOCATION:Off-campus Trip
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Science,WOW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/11/20221105-spring-peeper.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20221109T135630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T211254Z
UID:10063160-1668855600-1668862800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Cover Board Project Research
DESCRIPTION:COVER BOARD PROJECT RESEARCH: Students will get a chance to go to the Great Hollow Nature Preserve to survey the area for vertebrates. Cover boards will be surveyed as well as the surrounding areas. There are 60 cover boards and 3 sites in total. Students will be able to identify different species\, collect data and learn about being a field technician. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Great Hollow.  Contact Michael Tambascio via text or email to for more information.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/cover-board-project-research-2022-11-19/
LOCATION:Off-campus Trip
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Science,WOW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/11/20221105-spring-peeper.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20221115T204000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T204000Z
UID:10061463-1668700800-1668704400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Biology Department Research Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES: Virtual Research Seminar: “Farm Like Bacteria Protect WI Children from Eczema and Wheezing.” Prevalence of respiratory illnesses has increased with urbanization\, but growing up on traditional farms offers protection even today. Protective effects of farming environment appears to be associated with richer house dust microbiota\, which have been proposed to be used as a health-promoting indoor microbiome. Here\, we show by training machine learning that model the differences in house dust microbiota composition between traditionally agrarian\, farm and non-farm homes of a Wisconsin birth cohort that children who grow up in non-farm homes are more likely to be protected against wheezing and eczema as their bacterial microbiota composition is more similar to that of farm and traditionally agrarian homes. At 4 p.m.  WebLink: https://bit.ly/3EgMORP
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/biology-department-research-seminar-series/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Science,Virtual event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/11/Biology-seminar-11-22.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20221109T135630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T142144Z
UID:10063157-1668250800-1668258000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Cover Board Project Research
DESCRIPTION:COVER BOARD PROJECT RESEARCH: Students will get a chance to go to the Great Hollow Nature Preserve to survey the area for vertebrates. Cover boards will be surveyed as well as the surrounding areas. There are 60 cover boards and 3 sites in total. Students will be able to identify different species\, collect data and learn about being a field technician. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Great Hollow.  Contact Michael Tambascio via text or email to for more information.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/cover-board-project-research/2022-11-12/
LOCATION:Off-campus Trip
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Science,WOW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/11/20221105-spring-peeper.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221023T122000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221023T122000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20221011T183541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T183541Z
UID:10061365-1666527600-1666527600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:MIM: Suture 101
DESCRIPTION:MINORITIES IN MEDICINE: SUTURE 101: OPEN TO ALL! It’s that time of the year again! Suture 101 presented by Minorities in Medicine is back. This is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of suturing and to network as our lab sessions while be led by a Yale physician\, Dr. Chioma Enu DPM. Dr. Enu is a podiatric surgery specialist with over 10 years of experience\, and is affiliated with Yale-New Haven Health (Bridgeport Hospital) and St. Vincent’s Medical Center. WARNING: We will be using real pigs feet for suturing practice. This event requires MANDATORY RSVP (link below). \nOur sessions run in Science Building (SB) 142: \nSession 1: 12:20 to 1:50 p.m.  \nSession 2: 2 to 3:30 p.m.  \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/mim-suture-101/
LOCATION:Science Building\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Career search,Diversity,Health And Wellness,Science,Workshops,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221017T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20221014T203856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T203856Z
UID:10061388-1666033200-1666040400@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Threats to Our Lakes
DESCRIPTION:REGIONAL LAKE COMMUNITIES SYMPOSIUM – THREATS TO OUR LAKES: In continuation of the series that began in 2019\, the WCSU Department of Biology\, in collaboration with the Connecticut Federation of Lakes and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection\, will host the first of three Regional Lake Communities Symposia\, “Threats to Our Lakes: Emerging Issues of Connecticut Lakes” at 7 p.m. on Monday\, Oct. 17. The virtual symposium via WebEx will include a panel discussion moderated by WCSU Limnology Instructor Larry Marsicano\, principal limnologist at Aquatic Ecosystem Research LLC. Featured speakers will include Vickey Kelly\, manager of Environmental Monitoring at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies\, who will address “Road Salt: The Problem\, the Solution and How to Get There\,” and Robert Wyant\, Highway Superintendent for Rhinebeck\, New York\, who will discuss “An Introduction to Available Resources and Expert Support.” \nThe symposium is free and the public is invited to join in via WebEx. Attendees will have the opportunity to pose questions to the panelists. Registration is required at https://westconn.tfaforms.net/217. A custom link will be sent via email to pre-registrants on the day of the event. \nUpcoming Regional Lake Communities Symposia will include: \n• “The Status of Current Lake Research at WCSU” at 7 p.m. on Monday\, Nov. 14. WCSU Professor of Biology Dr. Theodora Pinou will moderate a discussion with panelists Andrew Selino\, Maria Rodriguez Hernandez and Ian Olsen\, WCSU graduate students pursuing Master of Science in Integrative Biological Diversity degrees\, who will discuss their current research. This event will be in person in Room 125 of the Science Building on the university’s Midtown campus\, 181 White St. in Danbury. \n• “Where Have the Aquatic Plants Gone?” at 7 p.m. on Monday\, Dec. 12. WCSU Limnology Instructor Larry Marsicano will moderate a discussion with guest speakers to be announced. This will be a virtual event. \nFor more information\, send an email to Dr. Theodora Pinou at pinout@wcsu.edu.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/threats-to-our-lakes/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221001T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20220830T195122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T195609Z
UID:10060452-1664611200-1664643600@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:2nd ABA Conference
DESCRIPTION:2ND ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE FOR NORTHEASTERN APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS: This will be a virtual conference. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST \nRegistration: $20\nhttps://wcsutickets.regfox.com/2nd-annual-fall-conference-for-northeastern-applied-behavior-analysis \nHost: WCSU ABA Program\nhttps://www.wcsu.edu/education/graduate/bacb/ \nFREE BACB CEUs provided by the University of Saint Joseph \nSPONSORS: \n\nRogue ABA\nhttps://www.rogueaba.com/\nMilestones Behavioral Services\nhttps://www.mbs-inc.org/\nBDS\nhttps://www.bds.com/\n\nOpening Keynote: \n\nCorina Jimenez-Gomez\, University of Florida\nTowards Culturally Responsive Behavior Analytic Practice and Supervision\nYanerys Leon\, University of Miami\nTreatment Integrity Considerations for Common Behavioral Interventions\nElizabeth Houck & Joseph Dracobly\, University of North Texas\nA behavior analytic conceptualization of traumatic events and analysis of the effects of trauma-related stimuli on choice-making and problem behavior\nAndrea Courtemanche\, University of Saint Joseph\nPain\, stress\, and self-injurious behavior among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities\nJonathan Pinkston\, Western New England University\nWorking Hard for Nothing: Effects of Response Effort on Resistance to Extinction\nRyan Kimball\, University of Saint Joseph\nSix Things Practitioners Should Know About Renewal\nCasey Helvey\, Rutgers University\nAdvancements in mitigating resurgence of destructive behavior\n\nClosing Keynote Panel Discussion: \n\nMargaret Uwayo\, YWCA Kalamazoo\nAnita Li\, University of Massachusetts Lowell\nAriana D’Arms\, Independent Researcher\nKaston Anderson-Carpenter\, Michigan State University\nRecommendations and Guidelines to Improve Culturally Relevant Practices and Strategies in Behavior Analysis
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/2nd-annual-fall-conference-for-northeastern-applied-behavior-analysis/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Conference,Science,Virtual event,WOW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/08/Conference.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220505T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20220312T001147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220312T001147Z
UID:10062179-1651766400-1651777200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Western Research Days
DESCRIPTION:WESTERN RESEARCH DAYS: WRD is an event where students at Western may present their undergraduate research\, scholarship\, and creative inquiry to the University Community. \nTo participate in WRD\, students submit an abstract or summary of their work or research. All submissions must have the endorsement of a faculty mentor. \nThe WRD committee will evaluate submissions based on the criteria for abstract content and will assess overall merit within the context of the specific academic discipline. Students will be notified directly by a WRD committee member as to whether their abstract has been accepted. \nStudents will then present their works at the WRD event and awards will be given for the student work receiving the highest score from judges made up of faculty\, staff\, administrators\, and other members of the university community. \nLibrary Research Award – Library Services is offering a Library Research Award (LRA) in the amount of $200 to the student who demonstrates outstanding accomplishment in the use and application of library resources and services. You may choose to have your WRD submission judged also for the LRA when submitting your abstract for WRD; there are additional required documents to be submitted (link to more info) to be considered for an LRA\, and your work will be judged on the overall quality of the project or paper\, the sophistication of the bibliography or works cited list\, and evidence of growth demonstrated through a brief\, reflective research process essay. Participation in LRA is optional\, but to be considered for an LRA\, student’s MUST be participating in WRD \n2022 Western Research Days Schedule\nAt the Science Building\, Midtown Campus \nMay 4th \nKeynote speaker\, Yanerys Leon\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\nInfo: https://www.wcsu.edu/wrd/2022-keynote/\nTime: 4 to 5 p.m.\nStudent Presentations 5 to 7 p.m. \nMay 5th \nAlumni keynote\, AmberJean Hansen\, MPH\nInfo: https://www.wcsu.edu/wrd/2022-alumni-keynote/\nTime: 4 to 5 p.m.\nStudent presentations 5 to 6:30 p.m.\nAwards ceremony 6:30 to 7 p.m. \nFor more info\, see https://www.wcsu.edu/wrd/\nIf you have questions\, please email Dr. Adam Brewer at brewera@wcsu.edu
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/western-research-days/2022-05-05/
LOCATION:Science Building\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Conference,Science,Speaker,WOW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/03/WRD.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Research Day Committee":MAILTO:brewera@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220504T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220312T001147Z
UID:10062178-1651680000-1651690800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Western Research Days
DESCRIPTION:WESTERN RESEARCH DAYS: WRD is an event where students at Western may present their undergraduate research\, scholarship\, and creative inquiry to the University Community. \nTo participate in WRD\, students submit an abstract or summary of their work or research. All submissions must have the endorsement of a faculty mentor. \nThe WRD committee will evaluate submissions based on the criteria for abstract content and will assess overall merit within the context of the specific academic discipline. Students will be notified directly by a WRD committee member as to whether their abstract has been accepted. \nStudents will then present their works at the WRD event and awards will be given for the student work receiving the highest score from judges made up of faculty\, staff\, administrators\, and other members of the university community. \nLibrary Research Award – Library Services is offering a Library Research Award (LRA) in the amount of $200 to the student who demonstrates outstanding accomplishment in the use and application of library resources and services. You may choose to have your WRD submission judged also for the LRA when submitting your abstract for WRD; there are additional required documents to be submitted (link to more info) to be considered for an LRA\, and your work will be judged on the overall quality of the project or paper\, the sophistication of the bibliography or works cited list\, and evidence of growth demonstrated through a brief\, reflective research process essay. Participation in LRA is optional\, but to be considered for an LRA\, student’s MUST be participating in WRD \n2022 Western Research Days Schedule\nAt the Science Building\, Midtown Campus \nMay 4th \nKeynote speaker\, Yanerys Leon\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\nInfo: https://www.wcsu.edu/wrd/2022-keynote/\nTime: 4 to 5 p.m.\nStudent Presentations 5 to 7 p.m. \nMay 5th \nAlumni keynote\, AmberJean Hansen\, MPH\nInfo: https://www.wcsu.edu/wrd/2022-alumni-keynote/\nTime: 4 to 5 p.m.\nStudent presentations 5 to 6:30 p.m.\nAwards ceremony 6:30 to 7 p.m. \nFor more info\, see https://www.wcsu.edu/wrd/\nIf you have questions\, please email Dr. Adam Brewer at brewera@wcsu.edu
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/western-research-days/2022-05-04/
LOCATION:Science Building\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Conference,Science,Speaker,WOW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/181/2022/03/WRD.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Research Day Committee":MAILTO:brewera@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220425T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220425T183000
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SUMMARY:Climate Hope: How Do We Fix This?
DESCRIPTION:EARTH IN CRISIS – CLIMATE HOPE – HOW DO WE FIX THIS?: Join the Danbury Library for this series of monthly talks at 5:30 p.m. by Dr. Stephen “Mitch” Wagener of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Western Connecticut State University on our changing climate and the impact it has on our Earth. \nEscaping old habits and forming new attitudes will allow us to cut our emissions\, regenerate the biosphere and create a better world for our grandchildren. \nFor ages 16+ \nRegistration begins 3/21/2022 at 8 a.m. \nParticipants will receive a ZOOM link to the program via email once they have registered.  \nFree! Registration required at https://danburylibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=36791&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2022/04/01
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/climate-hope-how-do-we-fix-this/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Climate,Lectures,Science,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220328T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220328T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
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UID:10061670-1648488600-1648492200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Stronger Storms and Rising Seas
DESCRIPTION:EARTH IN CRISIS – STRONGER STORMS AND RISING SEAS: Join the Danbury Library for this series of monthly talks at 5:30 p.m. by Dr. Stephen “Mitch” Wagener of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Western Connecticut State University on our changing climate and the impact it has on our Earth. \nHeat is power. Water expands\, seas rise\, storms get stronger. Flooding coastal areas destroy homes\, salinize agricultural land\, and cause financial hardships for us all. \nFor ages 16+ \nRegistration begins 2/21/2022 at 8 a.m. \nParticipants will receive a ZOOM link to the program via email once they have registered.  \nFree! Registration required at https://danburylibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=36790&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2022/03/01
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/stronger-storms-and-rising-seas/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Climate,Lectures,Science,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220228T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220228T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20211214T205249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T014430Z
UID:10061669-1646069400-1646073000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:How Hot is Too Hot?
DESCRIPTION:EARTH IN CRISIS – HOW HOT IS TOO HOT?: Join the Danbury Library for this series of monthly talks at 5:30 p.m. by Dr. Stephen “Mitch” Wagener of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Western Connecticut State University on our changing climate and the impact it has on our Earth. \nClimate warming makes heat waves hotter and more common. Heat raises humidity. Combinations of heat and humidity can exceed our bodies’ ability to cool us. \nFor ages 16+ \nRegistration begins 1/24/2022 at 8 a.m. \nParticipants will receive a ZOOM link to the program via email once they have registered.  \nFree! Registration required at https://danburylibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=36789&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2022/02/01 \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/how-hot-is-too-hot/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Climate,Lectures,Science,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220131T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220131T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20211214T204401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T014336Z
UID:10061668-1643650200-1643653800@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Climate Refugees Past and Future
DESCRIPTION:EARTH IN CRISIS – CLIMATE REFUGEES PAST AND FUTURE: Join the Danbury Library for this series of monthly talks at 5:30 p.m. by Dr. Stephen “Mitch” Wagener of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Western Connecticut State University on our changing climate and the impact it has on our Earth. \nDroughts and floods have dislocated people throughout history. As Earth’s climate has warmed both wet and dry weather events have grown stronger and more frequent. More people\, particularly those least responsible\, bear an increased burden. \nFor ages 16+ \nRegistration begins 12/27/2021 at 8 a.m. \nParticipants will receive a ZOOM link to the program via email once they have registered.  \nFree! Registration required at https://danburylibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=36788&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2022/01/01 \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/climate-refugees-past-and-future/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Climate,Lectures,Science,Virtual event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211213T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20210820T224032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T203349Z
UID:10059231-1639422000-1639429200@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Lake Symposium Series
DESCRIPTION:2021 LAKE SYMPOSIUM SERIES: THREATS TO OUR LAKES: BEYOND AQUATIC INVASIVE PLANTS: A series of talks by experts that explore the health of regional lakes\, and best practice management strategies. From 7 to 9 p.m.\, panelists will discuss “Does Climate Change Impact Our Lakes?” Panelists will include: \n7 p.m. – Larry Marsicano\, Aquatic Ecosystem Research LLC\, WCSU Limnology Instructor\, will introduce the topic and speaker. \n7:10 p.m. – David C. Richardson\, Professor\, Biology Department\, New Paltz\, who will discuss “Lake Warming and Increased Stratification at Mohonk Lake Across Northeastern North American Lakes.” \n7:45 p.m. – Audience Q & A \n8 p.m. – TBA \n8:30 p.m. – Audience Q & A \n8:45 p.m. – Symposium summary and “Where do we go from here?” \nRegistration is required. Register at https://westconn.tfaforms.net/217. A custom link will be emailed on the day of the talk.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/lake-symposium-series-2021-12-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211115T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20210820T224032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T203323Z
UID:10059161-1637002800-1637010000@www.wcsu.edu
SUMMARY:Lake Symposium Series
DESCRIPTION:2021 LAKE SYMPOSIUM SERIES: THREATS TO OUR LAKES: BEYOND AQUATIC INVASIVE PLANTS: A series of virtual talks by experts that explore the health of regional lakes\, and best practice management strategies. From 7 to 9 p.m.\, panelists will discuss “The Power of the Past and Present Data.” Panelists will include: \n7 p.m. – WCSU Professor of Biology Dr. Theodora Pinou\, who will introduce the topic and the speaker. \n7:20 p.m. – Traci Iott\, supervising environmental analyst\, Water Quality Group\, CT DEEP Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse\, who will discuss “Statewide Lake Nutrient TMDL and Bantam Lake.” \n8 p.m. – Audience Q & A \n8:10 p.m. – Susan Peterson\, Housatonic and Farmington Watershed manager\, CT DEEP Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse\, who will discuss “Bantam Lake Watershed-Based Plan.” \n8:50 p.m. – Audience Q & A \nRegistration is required. Register at https://westconn.tfaforms.net/217. A custom link will be emailed on the day of the talk.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/lake-symposium-series-2021-11-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20211025T235331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T235331Z
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SUMMARY:COVID-19: Perspectives from a Data Scientist
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19: PERSPECTIVES FROM A DATA SCIENTIST: This is a talk by Dr. Rick Lawrence\, a Data Scientist who currently works on the COVID-19 Task force in Ridgefield. The discussion will be at 5:30 p.m. in Room 125 of the Science Building on the Midtown campus. \nWe begin with an overview of the COVID-19 data reported by the CDC and the State of Connecticut\, and describe the data-science framework we have developed to ingest and analyze this data. We then address the following key questions from a pure data-science perspective: \n1. What is the current state of the pandemic in the US and Connecticut? \n2. Based on the latest vaccination data\, will the US reach herd immunity? \n3. Do masks reduce COVID infection rates? \n4. What is the relationship between vaccination rates\, natural immunity\, and new case rates? \nWe conclude with some personal perspectives on the convergence of COVID data science and political science. Our goal is to have this talk accessible to both data scientists as well as a more general audience.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/covid-19-perspectives-from-a-data-scientist/
LOCATION:Science Building 125\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Science
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Philosophy and Humanistic Studies":MAILTO:malavisia@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211018T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20210820T224032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T203240Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Symposium Series
DESCRIPTION:2021 LAKE SYMPOSIUM SERIES: THREATS TO OUR LAKES: BEYOND AQUATIC INVASIVE PLANTS: A series of virtual talks by experts that explore the health of regional lakes\, and best practice management strategies. From 7 to 9 p.m.\, panelists will discuss “From Concepts to Case Studies.” Panelists will include: \n7 p.m. – Larry Marsicano\, Aquatic Ecosystem Research LLC. Marsicano is a WCSU Limnology instructor who will welcome attendees. \n7:10 p.m. – Fred Lubnow\, director of Aquatic Programs\, Princeton Hydro. He will discuss “The Lake Hopatcong (NJ) Story.” \n7:50 p.m. – Audience Q & A \n8:05 p.m. – Nelson Malwitz\, chairman of Brookfield WPCA\, and Pio Lombardo\, P.E.\, principal at Lombardo Associates. He will discuss “Impacts of On-site Septic Systems on Candlewood Lake.” \n8:45 p.m. – Audience Q & A \nRegistration is required. Register at https://westconn.tfaforms.net/217. A custom link will be emailed on the day of the talk.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/lake-symposium-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210920T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20210915T191506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T191506Z
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SUMMARY:JGC Permaculture Lecture/Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:JANE GOODALL CENTER PERMACULTURE LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION: Come join Garden Guru Ashley Kenney for a discussion and demonstration about permaculture at noon on the Science Building lawn. She will use our garden as her lecture hall! Kenney has years of experience as a permaculture expert and was our garden manager. She continues to help us design the garden and has networked us to other farms\, pantries and food shares. The public is invited.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/jgc-permaculture-lecture-demonstration/
LOCATION:Rec Field – Science Building Lawn\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Food,Health And Wellness,Science,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210916T040000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T084400
CREATED:20210915T194220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T001348Z
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SUMMARY:Marine Organisms
DESCRIPTION:RESILIENCE OF MARINE ORGANISMS TO CLIMATE CHANGE: DR. EMMA CROSS: Please join us for a live online seminar at 4 p.m. sponsored by the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. \nYou can register for the event at this link to receive the information to join the seminar: \nhttps://wcsu.webex.com/webappng/sites/wcsu/meeting/info/480684a56b3b412ab6f98c127a64af0f?isPopupRegisterView=true \nAbstract: Since the Industrial Revolution\, anthropogenically-increased CO2 has altered oceanic surface seawaters through warming and acidification. Coastal environments also experience nutrient pollution\, which increases primary production and microbial respiration often exacerbating acidification and causing loss of oxygen. Previous ocean acidification research has mainly focused on short-term laboratory manipulations of conditions. Incorporating different approaches investigating both the impacts of past and future environmental change provides a more complete understanding of organisms’ responses. My research involves field analyses\, long-term laboratory experiments and museum collections to more accurately determine how seaweed\, marine invertebrates and vertebrates have and will respond to climate change. In this seminar\, I will discuss how some shell-bearing organisms have compensatory mechanisms to counteract effects of ocean acidification\, how coastal marine fish are tolerant of future predicted acidification and hypoxia as well as how the shellfish aquaculture industry can incorporate seaweed to their operations as a climate change mitigation strategy. \nBio: Dr. Emma Cross is an assistant professor of Coastal and Marine Science in the Department of the Environment\, Geography and Marine Sciences since August 2019. Before SCSU\, Cross completed her Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey and then moved across the pond for a postdoctoral research fellow position at the University of Connecticut. Cross teaches a range of hands-on marine science and environmental studies classes covering topical issues such as climate change\, plastic pollution\, overfishing and habitat destruction. Her research focuses on the effects of ocean acidification\, warming and hypoxia on seaweed\, marine invertebrates\, and vertebrates. Cross’ current projects include climate change mitigation strategies for the aquaculture industry and the environmental impacts of aquaculture on water quality and biodiversity. Cross uses field analyses\, long-term laboratory experiments and museum collections as well as collaborations with the aquaculture industry and nonprofit organizations in New England to address topical marine science issues.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/marine-organisms/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Climate,Lectures,Public Events,Science,Speaker
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