Thursday, 25 Apr 2019
ISU Retirees: Social and program
"The National Centers for Animal Health: Historical and Present Contributions to Animal Agriculture," Dr. Marcus Kehrli Jr., director of the National Animal Disease Center. Program begins at 3 p.m. Refreshments provided by Vintage Cooperative, Ames.
Lecture: Reading & Conversation: Margot Livesey, author
Margot Livesey is the award-winning author of ten books, including a collection of stories, Learning by Heart, and eight acclaimed novels: Homework, Criminals, The Missing World, Eva Moves the Furniture, Banishing Verona, The House on Fortune Street, The Flight of Gemma Hardy, and Mercury.
Friday, 26 Apr 2019
Psychology Colloquium
"In pursuit of principles that are practical: Lessons learned navigating the interplay between theory and interventions to promote healthy behavior," Alexander Rothman, University of Minnesota. Hosted by the graduate students in social psychology.
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
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.