Friday, 05 Apr 2019
NREM seminar series
"Animal Movement, Anthropogenic Barriers, and Corridor Conservation in the American West," Matthew Kauffman, Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, University of Wyoming.
Monday, 08 Apr 2019
NREM seminar series
"Caddisflies of Iowa: Biogeography and Biomonitoring," Todd Hubbard, State Hygienic Laboratory, University of Iowa.
Friday, 12 Apr 2019
NREM seminar series
"Remote Sensing, Population Viability Analysis, and the Next Generation of Native Trout Conservation," Dan Dauwalter, fisheries science director, Trout Unlimited, Boise, Idaho.
Monday, 15 Apr 2019
NREM seminar series
"High magnitude springs of the Missouri Ozarks and their influence on river invertebrate communities," David Bowles, Heartland Inventory and Monitoring Network, National Park Service.
Friday, 19 Apr 2019
NREM seminar series
"Science and Messaging of the Invasive Blue Catfish Ictalurus furcatus in Chesapeake Bay," Don Orth, professor in fish and wildlife conservation, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Friday, 26 Apr 2019
Arbor Day Celebration
A bur oak tree will be planted in memory of professor emeritus Paul Wray. A forestry extension faculty member, Wray planted (and taught others how to plant) countless trees across Iowa and often promoted oak species. Professor emeritus Steve Jungst will speak about Wray's service during a short program. Xi Sigma Pi and Forestry Club students; faculty and staff; and family and friends of Wray will assist with the planting.
NREM seminar series
"Biodiversity Monitoring in California for Informing Conservation Planning: Methods and Initial Results," Brett Furnas, Wildlife Investigations Laboratory, California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Monday, 29 Apr 2019
Open house: CALS Study Abroad Office
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Study Abroad Office will be open for all students to learn more about study abroad opportunities. Refreshments will be provided.
Presentation: Seed Science
"Advancements on Seed Treatments and Coatings," Alan Taylor, professor of Seed Science and Technology, Cornell University. Taylor's research program can best be described as "modern seed technology," focused on post-harvest aspects of seeds with emphasis on coating technologies, and seed treatments. His seed treatment research includes chemical and biological methods to protect seeds and seedlings from insects and diseases.