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BioNotes, 21-11-15

BioNotes

November 15 through November 19, 2021


Monday, November 15 – Monday, November 15, 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm, 1024 KIN—BIO/NEURO POSTDOC WORKSHOP , "How to make yourself palatable to academic search committees: a view from the other side of the table," Dr. Piotr Fajer, Insitute of Molecular Biophysics and Department of Biological Science, Florida State University. Host: Dr. Kathryn M. Jones, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University.

Monday, November 15 – Monday, November 15, 12:45 pm – 12:45 pm, Zoom—MSC THESIS DEFENSE, Characterizing how avian species richness changes with habitat type, season, and plant diversity in the Apalachicola National Forest, Natasza Fontaine, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University. Co-advisors: Dr. Emily DuVal and Dr. Austin Mast, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University. Join on Zoom: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98389320258?pwd=U2JwRVArQ3U5ejdDMkRzZ0J5VkdaZz09 Meeting ID: 983 8932 0258. Password is required; contact the host in advance to request it.

Tuesday, November 16 – Tuesday, November 16, 11:15 am – 11:15 am, Zoom—BIOCHEMISTRY/STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY SEMINAR, "Structure and function of the HIV-1 Capsid," Dr. Owen Pornillos, Assoc. Prof. of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, University of Virginia. Host: Dr. Ashwanth C. Francis, Institute for Molecular Biophysics, and Department of Biological Science,Florida State University. Join on Zoom: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/91391895501

Wednesday, November 17 – Wednesday, November 17, 9:00 am – 9:00 am, KIN Lobby—17TH ANNUAL TRIBETA UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER COMPETITION Abstract submission deadline is 5:00p.m. Monday, November 8th. All undergraduate researchers presenting work in STEM fields are welcome--need not be Tri-Beta members or Biological Science majors. For more information and abstract submission instructions, contact Dr. Debra Fadool or Jen Kennedy.

Wednesday, November 17 – Wednesday, November 17, 11:00 am – 11:00 am, virtual—CRE VIRTUAL FALL RESEARCH DAY 2021 The Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE) hosts the 2021 Fall Research Day for undergraduate students. This year features 17 presentations from disciplines ranging from psychology to sociology to biology and more. This will be an incredibly engaging event to learn more about what undergraduate research looks like at FSU and to get inspired to complete your own research! Please register in advance to receive virtual access details:https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodu6ppjwsGtDxuUdGSaxjlBJG1rhDQCq0 Find out more and view the event program: https://cre.fsu.edu/events/researchday/fall

Wednesday, November 17 – Wednesday, November 17, 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm, Zoom—BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE SEMINAR, "The role of myelin debris in initiating pathologi consequences in endothelian cells after spinal cord injury," Gracer Hammel, Department of Biomedical Science, Florida State University. Host: Dr. Yi Ren, Program in Neuroscience and Department of Biomedical Sciences, Florida State University. Join on Zoom: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/94295794687 Meeting ID: 942 9579 4687. Password required: contact ryan.teston@med.fsu.edu to request it.

Thursday, November 18 – Thursday, November 18, 9:30 am – 9:30 am, Zoom—DISSERTATION DEFENSE, "Modeling virus infection and pathogenesi using stem cell-derived systems," Yichen Cheng, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University. Advisor: Dr.. Hengli Tang. Join on Zoom: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93972952481.

Thursday, November 18 – Thursday, November 18, 1:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Zoom—TCGA TALK, "Practice proposal defense," Yun Shi, Chase Lab, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University. Host: The Cellular and Molecular Biology Graduate Student Association (TCGA). Join on Zoom: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/91576314573 Meeting ID: 915 7631 4573.

Thursday, November 18 – Thursday, November 18, 4:00 pm – 4:00 pm, TBD—BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE COLLOQUIUM , "Evolution of gamete reproduction proteins in echinoderms," Dr. Harilaos (Haris) Lessios, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Republic of Panama. Host: Dr. Janie Wulff, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University.

Thursday, November 18 – Thursday, November 18, 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm, 1003 CSL—GRADUATE WOMEN IN STEM FALL SOCIAL Save the date for networking, hot chocolate, snacks, and interactive games with GWIS peers.

Thursday, November 18 – Thursday, November 18, 7:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Zoom and 1024 KIN—TRIBETA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY COLLOQUIUM , "Field biology in the forests of Panama: dancing birds, choosy females, and research opportunities beyond the lab bench," Dr. Emily H. DuVal, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University. Dr. D. Fadool, BBB faculty advisor.
Join on Zoom: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/91537458629 Meeting ID: 915 3745 8629

Friday, November 19 – Friday, November 19, 4:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Zoom—ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION SEMINAR, "The evolution of reproductive mode, parental care, and life histories in amphibians and live-bearing fish," Dr. Andrew Furness. Host: Dr. Andrew Rassweiler, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University. Contact the host for Zoom access details.


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