Biology: Ecobreak
Biological Sciences Ecobreak Seminars

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EcoBreak is an informal seminar designed for exchange of ideas between students and faculty in ecology, through the presentation of research, discussion, and good company.

EcoBreaks will be held every Tuesday at 11:30am in 332 Life Science. All are are welcome. Coffee and tea will be available -- bring your own mug!

If you want to sign up to present or bring refreshments, contact Dr. Helen Michaels.

Date  

Presenter(s)  

Topic
1/10 Dr. Robert Vincent Geology
1/17 no meeting
1/24 Discussion
1/31 Jeremy Didion Object recognition and visual perception in a Lake Malawian cichlid, Melanochromis auratus
2/7 Discussion Candidates' abstracts
2/14

Tim Schetter

Dissertation defense: A multi-scale spatial analysis of Oak Openings plant diversity with implications for conservation and management
2/21 TBA
2/28 Dr. Dan Pavuk TBA
3/6 Spring Break
3/13 Matt Cross Snakecicles: Predicting Eastern Massasauga overwintering sites
3/20

McMaster Speaker, Dr. Sherri Bale

GeneDx
3/27 Jen Shimola Impacts of a seed predator on sundial lupine
4/3 Mike Plenzer Leaves, light, & vernal pool bugs
4/10 Ryan Walsh Size does matter: Effects of plant size on reproductive fitness in a deceptive orchid
4/17 Chris Boehler Streambed Disturbance by Spawning Steelhead Trout
4/24 Julie Kemarly-Hopkins Pick your poison: feeding preferences and performance of crucifer generalist and specialist insect pests