Thursday, 01 Mar 2018
SEMINAR: "Integrated Breeding Platform Demo"
Jean-Marcel Ribaut - Integrated Breeding Platform
R.F. Baker Plant Breeding Symposium - Communications workshop
This additional aspect of the R.F. Baker Plant Breeding Symposium will feature a session on Science Communication and Interviewing Skills.
Entomology Seminar
"Codiversification and community assembly of a plant-insect brood pollination mutualism in the Asia-Pacific region," David Hembry, University of Arizona.
Friday, 02 Mar 2018
R.F. Baker Plant Breeding Symposium
"Bridging the Gap: Creating Cross Disciplinary Scientists"
Wednesday, 07 Mar 2018
Entomology Seminar
"How to promote beneficial insects in agriculture," Riccardo Bommarco, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
Thursday, 08 Mar 2018
CALS: Spring Awards Ceremony
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will honor faculty and staff achievements at its spring awards ceremony.
Thursday, 15 Mar 2018
Farewell reception: Tasha Barton
Tasha Barton, program coordinator in CALS administrative services, is departing March 15 for a job in Des Moines. This is a come-and-go reception.
Wednesday, 21 Mar 2018
SEMINAR: "Nitrogen and potassium interaction in long term continuous corn"
Jackson (Jake) Hirniak
SEMINAR: "The GMO Controversy"
Kate Creasey - Grow More Foundation
Thursday, 22 Mar 2018
A conversation with Rosina Bierbaum
Rosina Bierbaum is professor and former dean at the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment who also holds the Roy F. Westin Chair in Natural Economics at the University of Maryland, will discuss her research and career working at the interface of environmental science and policy.
Friday, 23 Mar 2018
Entomology Seminar
"Lessons from a long-term regional survey of singing insects," Carl Strang, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
Monday, 26 Mar 2018
Undergraduate Soil and Water Conservation Club Meeting: Bill Stowe, Des Moines Water Works
Bill Stowe, director of the Des Moines Water Works will discuss the watershed lawsuit
SEMINAR: "White Bread, Wheat Breeding and the Beauty of Place"
Steve Jones - Washington State
Tuesday, 27 Mar 2018
SEMINAR: "Chromosomes, bread and community"
Steve Jones - Washington State
Wednesday, 28 Mar 2018
SEMINAR: "Managing precipitation use efficiency in dryland systems"
Gary (Pete) Peterson
Thursday, 29 Mar 2018
Entomology Seminar
"Cooperation, conflict and plasticity in insect societies," Flora Mora Kepfer-Uy, University of Miami.