"Delving into diversity within the legume–rhizobia mutualism" Presented by Dr. Kimberly Komatsu  Associate Professor, Florence Schaeffer Distinguished Scholar Department of Biology University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC   Zoom Link: go.ncsu.edu/komatsu

"Transmission and Phenotype of Bacterial Symbionts in Bugs and Wasps:  Friends and Frenemies" Presented by Dr. Martha (Molly) S. Hunter Professor and Chair, GIDP in Entomology and Insect Science Department of Entomology University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Zoom Link: go.ncsu.edu/dec13 "A Multi-Omic Approach Reveals Mechanistic and Genetic Differences among Cardinium hertigii Strains causing Different Reproductive…

"Microbial Nutrient Limitation in the Mammalian Gut Microbiome" Presented by Dr. Lawrence David Associate Professor, Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Duke University, Durham, NC Zoom Link: go.ncsu.edu/ldavid

"Functional Roles of Seed Endophytic Bacteria in Seedling Development and Biotic Stress Tolerance in Maize" Presented by Dr. Gaurav Pal  Post Doc - Kleiner Lab Department of Plant & Microbial Biology NC State University, Raleigh, NC   Zoom Link: go.ncsu.edu/TBD

"Understanding Sources and Dominant Transmission Pathways of Enteric Pathogens in Household Environments in Urban and Rural Kenya" Presented by Dr. Angela Harris Assistant Professor Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering NC State University, Raleigh, NC Zoom Link: go.ncsu.edu/aharris  

A professional development session of special interest to students and advisors "The Growth Mindset" Presented by Dr. Rhonda Sutton Director of College Leadership Programs and Extension Assistant Professor CALS Office of the Dean NC State University, Raleigh, NC Zoom Link: go.ncsu.edu/rsutton  

"Early Cretaceous Fossil Plants from Mongolia and Inner Mongolia, China" Presented by Dr. Patrick Herendeen Senior Director, Systematics and Evolutionary Biology Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Zoom Link: go.ncsu.edu/pherendeen REMOTE ONLY  

"The Synthesis of Plant Lipids for Human Use and the Shaping of a Scientist" Presented by Dr. Carl Andre Global Project Leader BASF Agriculture Solutions, Raleigh, NC Zoom Link: go.ncsu.edu/candre  

"Long Live the Leaf: Abscisic Acid Improves Leaf Resistance to Embolism and Damage and Delays Hydraulic Dysfunction During Drought" Presented by Dr. Amanda Avila Cardoso Assistant Professor Department of Crop & Soil Science NC State University, Raleigh, NC Zoom Link: go.ncsu.edu/aacardoso  

"Microbial-Climate Change Feedbacks in Coupled Natural and Human Systems" Presented by Dr. Ariane Peralta Associate Professor, Department of Biology East Carolina University, Greenville, NC Zoom Link: go.ncsu.edu/peralta