Events

Speaker: Viviane Zulian (https://cals.ncsu.edu/applied-ecology/people/viviane-zulian/) Abstract: Abundance and distribution are two of the most important latent variables when characterizing a species. In this seminar, we will discuss how to apply approaches that integrate data from different sources to overcome the challenges on estimating abundance and distribution of parrots in South America to marine fish in the…

Speaker: Lewis Bartlett (https://www.ecology.uga.edu/directory/lewis-bartlett/) Abstract: ‘Darwinian beekeeping’ is a popular topic in U.S. apiculture, with many beekeepers engaging seriously with trait-breeding & evolutionary approaches to reducing the damage done by parasites in their livestock. Whilst an important goal, evolutionary beekeeping has not yet been comprehensively framed in the context of EEID (evolution and ecology of…

Speaker: Rebecca Irwin (https://cals.ncsu.edu/applied-ecology/people/reirwin/) Abstract: We will discuss recent advances on how to manage landscapes to reduce bee disease and increase bee health. If you are unable to attend in person, please email David Andow (daandow@ncsu.edu) for a Zoom link. And, stick around afterwards for a happy hour at Raleigh Brewing Company!

Speaker: Fred Gould (https://cals.ncsu.edu/entomology-and-plant-pathology/people/fgould/) Abstract: Neil DeGrasse Tyson is quoted as saying, "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." I will challenge that assertion. For 16 years the Soviet Union banned Mendelian genetics. Some say that this resulted from the Soviet leaders being fooled by the…

Speaker: Brett Scheffers (https://www.schefferslab.com/) Abstract: Within forest ecosystems, animal communities vertically organize and partition, creating intricate layers of species interactions. The gradients in climate, habitat, and resources created by the vertical structure of vegetation offer an excellent model system for understanding the interplay between abiotic and biotic factors in shaping community composition. These local micro-gradients…

Note that this is a collaborative seminar hosted by the SE CASC Global Change Fellows. Panel Speakers: Alessandra Jerolleman (USGS), Donna Chavis (Friends of the Earth), and John Warford (Deep South Center for Environmental Justice). Abstract: Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or…