Upcoming Events - 2026-10-31

Defenses

Date

Time

Location

Series Title

Title

Speaker

Wednesday, 4th of November 2026

10:00 AM

A211 PDB

Neuroscience Dissertation Defense

Estradiol modulation of feeding-related behavior, hindbrain activity, and neuroimmune responses during obesogenic exposure

Savoya Joyner

Colloquia and Seminars

Date

Time

Location

Series Title

Title

Speaker

Tuesday, 3rd of November 2026

11:15 AM

112 KLB

Biochemistry and Structural Biology Seminar and Caspar Lecture

Revealing the secrets of metalloenzymes one snapshot at a time

Dr. Catherine L. Drennan

Tuesday, 3rd of November 2026

1:00 PM

3009 KIN

TCGA Works in Progress Seminar

A CRISPR GeCKO screen for genes required for doxorubicin-induced cell death in HAP1 cells

Hannah Torres

Wednesday, 4th of November 2026

12:00 PM

1302 COM and Zoom

Biomedical Sciences Seminar

Ribosome biogenesis and mRNA translation in development and disease

Michael Buszczak, Ph.D.

Friday, 6th of November 2026

12:00 PM

1024 KIN

Ecology and Evolution Seminar

Monarchs, migration, and mating: How rapid loss of long distance movement drives diversification within an iconic butterfly

Dr. Scott Villa

Tuesday, 10th of November 2026

11:15 AM

112 KLB

Biochemistry and Structural Biology Seminar

The unique blend of mechanisms that allow NO synthase to generate and release NO and shape its biological behavior

Dr. Dennis Stuehr

Thursday, 12th of November 2026

3:30 PM

1024 KIN

Biological Science Colloquium and Yerger Lecture

Retinal development and regeneration: from genes to cells to sight

Dr. Ann C. Morris

Friday, 13th of November 2026

12:00 PM

1024 KIN

Ecology and Evolution Seminar

Effects of nutrient enrichment and grazing on algal communities in a spring-fed river

Harris Krasner

Thursday, 19th of November 2026

3:30 PM

1024 KIN

Biological Science Colloquium

Host-Wolbachia interactions: getting into the next generation by any means necessary

Dr. Brandon Cooper

Friday, 20th of November 2026

12:00 PM

1024 KIN

Ecology and Evolution Seminar

The acquisition, spread, and maintenance of the most common endosymbiont

Dr. Brandon Cooper

Thursday, 26th of November 2026

3:30 PM

1024 KIN

Biological Science Colloquium

Thanksgiving Holiday, No Colloquium

Wednesday, 2nd of December 2026

7:00 PM

A211 PDB

Neuroscience Colloquium

Transforming body signals into behavior

Dr. Sung-Yon Kim

Thursday, 7th of January 2027

3:30 PM

1024 KIN

Biological Science Faculty Meeting

Transforming body signals into behavior

Thursday, 14th of January 2027

3:30 PM

1024 KIN

Biological Science Colloquium

Investigating a natural program of cellular rejuvenation

Dr. Elcin Unal

Thursday, 21st of January 2027

3:30 PM

1024 KIN

Biological Science Colloquium

Graduate Student Research Showcase

Thursday, 28th of January 2027

3:30 PM

1024 KIN

Biological Science Colloquium

TBA

Dr. Patricia Wittkopp

Thursday, 11th of February 2027

3:30 PM

1024 KIN

Biological Science Colloquium

TBA

Dr. Butch Brodie

Thursday, 25th of February 2027

3:30 PM

1024 KIN

Biological Science Colloquium

TBA

Dr. Tom E.X. Miller

Thursday, 11th of March 2027

3:30 PM

1024 KIN

Biological Science Colloquium

TBA

Dr. Thomas Turner

Thursday, 25th of March 2027

3:30 PM

1024 KIN

Biological Science Colloquium

Shaping a nature-positive future for the Caribbean: delivering science, building political will, and mobilizing financial resources

Dr. Rob Brumbaugh

Friday, 26th of March 2027

4:00 PM

1024 KIN

Ecology and Evolution Seminar

Learning from larvae and becoming a scientifically trained advocate for change

Dr. Rob Brumbaugh

Miscellaneous

Date

Time

Location

Series Title

Title

Speaker

Thursday, 5th of November 2026

3:30 PM

1024 KIN

Biological Science Faculty Meeting

Tuesday, 10th of November 2026

5:00 PM

BBB Undergaduate Poster Competition

Abstract Submission Deadline

Wednesday, 18th of November 2026

9:00 AM

KIN Lobby

BBB 21st Annual Undergraduate Poster Competition

Abstract Submission Deadline

Friday, 4th of December 2026

3:30 PM

1024 KIN

Biological Science Faculty Meeting

Abstract Submission Deadline

Thursday, 18th of February 2027

3:30 PM

1024 KIN

Department Dialogue

Abstract Submission Deadline

Saturday, 24th of April 2027

10:00 AM

FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory

The Chris Koenig Memorial WFYB Regatta

The Chris Koenig Memorial WFYB Regatta