BioNotes

May 7 through May 11, 2007

Monday, May 7, 2:00 pm, 228 CON—THESIS DEFENSE, "Georeferencing and species distribution modeling of invasive plants in the state of Florida, USA," Sarah J. Braun, FSU. Advisor: Dr. Austin R. Mast.

Tuesday, May 8, 4:00 pm, 228 CON—SPECIAL SEMINAR, "Plants and insect herbivores: effects of individual variation on population processes," Dr. Nora Underwood, FSU.

Wednesday, May 9, 10:30 am, 120 DLC—THESIS DEFENSE, "Characterization of polyelectrolyte multilayers and complexes: towards bio-implant applications," Amir H. Rmaile, FSU. Advisor: Dr. Joseph B. Schlenoff.

Thursday, May 10, 9:30 am, 327 OSB—SPECIAL SEMINAR, "Climate change impacts on benthic-pelagic coupling and the biogeochemistry of Narragansett Bay, R.I.," Dr. Robinson Fulweiler, University of Rhode Island. Host: Dr. Felicia C. Coleman.

Thursday, May 10, 4:00 pm, 228 CON—SPECIAL SEMINAR, "Connecting theoretical and empirical population dynamics," Dr. Brian D. Inouye, FSU.

Thursday, May 10, 7:00 pm, FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory Auditorium, St. Teresa, Florida—COASTAL AND MARINE CONSERVATION LECTURE, "The ultimate shell game: how conchs, clams, and crabs control local marine biodiversity," Dr. William F. Herrnkind, FSU. Refreshments will be provided.

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