Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department Colloquium: Why has the Lower Stratosphere Stopped Cooling for the Last 20 Years
2019-11-11 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | 811 Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences Building, 1225 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Speaker: Lorenzo Polvani, Professor, Applied Mathematics and Earth & Environmental Sciences, Columbia University

Climate, People and the Environment Program: Small Molecules, Big Impacts: Understanding how Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Mediate Interactions between Forests, Insects, and the Atmosphere
2019-11-12 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | 811 Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences Building, 1225 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Amy Trowbridge, Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Plant volatile organic compounds can play critical roles in determining atmospheric processes and mediating multi-species interactions. In turn, these emissions are in large part controlled by both climate and biotic pressures, including insects and pathogens. In this talk, I will discuss ways in which we are addressing these complex feedbacks including the consequences for ozone formation and plant-insect interactions.

Yahara Lakes 101 with Jeff Endres
2019-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Edgewater, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, United States
Yahara Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance for residents to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes.

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department Seminar: Will Global Precipitation Trends be Observable in Our Lifetime?
2019-11-13 14:30 - 15:30 UTC | 811 Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences Building, 1225 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Speaker: Tristan L’Ecuyer, Professor, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Biology Colloquium: Integrative Investigation of Mechanisms Underpinning Eye Loss in Levantine Arachnids
2019-11-14 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | B302 Birge Hall, 430 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Jesús Alfonso Ballesteros, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Integrative Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Weston Roundtable Series: Envisioning Tomorrow's Energy Systems
2019-11-14 16:15 - 17:15 UTC | 1153 Mechanical Engineering, 1513 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Suzanne Baker, Creative Director, Fastest Path to Zero Initiative, University of Michigan
The Fastest Path to Zero Initiative is working to support communities as they plan and pursue ambitious climate goals. We offer a variety of tools to help communities transform their energy systems while adapting to a changing climate. Our tool belt includes big data analytics combined with a passion for human-centered design and engagement.

Department of Geoscience Weeks Lecture Series
2019-11-15 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | AB20 Weeks Hall for Gelogical Sciences, 1215 W Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Lise Retailleau, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Geophysics, Stanford University

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Colloquium: Direct Numerical Simulation of Lee Vortices in Density Stratified FlowVortices Flow
2019-12-02 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | 811 Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences Building, 1225 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Speaker: Richard Rotunno, Senior Scientist, Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology Lab, National Center for Atmospheric Research

Clean Lakes Alliance Community Awards
2019-12-03 15:30 - 18:00 UTC | The Edgewater, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI, United States
The Clean Lakes Community Awards recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of individuals and businesses working to protect our Yahara lakes. The awards honor the dedication of individuals and organizations making a difference in our watershed.

Center for Limnology Weekly Seminar: Using ecological insights to guide aquatic restoration efforts
2019-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | 102 Water Science and Engineering Laboratory, 1415 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Speaker: Michael Rennie, Assistant Professor, Canada Research Chair in Freshwater Ecology and Fisheries, Lakehead University

Water Resources Management Practicum Presentations: Salt Sustainability on the UW-Madison Campus
2019-12-04 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Lake Mendota Room, Dejope Residence Hall, 640 Elm Drive, Madison, WI, United States

Biology Colloquium: Feast or Famine: How Resource Availability can Influence Ecosystem Dynamics
2019-12-05 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | B302 Birge Hall, 430 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Speaker: Matthew McCary, NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Weston Roundtable Series: "First we must Consider Manoomin": Tribally Directed Collaborative Research on Wild Ric
2019-12-05 16:15 - 17:15 UTC | 1153 Mechanical Engineering, 1513 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Speaker: Crystal Ng, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth Science, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Department of Geoscience Weeks Lecture Series
2019-12-06 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | AB20 Weeks Hall for Gelogical Sciences, 1215 W Dayton Street, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Speaker: Dave Lovelace, Museum Scientist, Paleontology, Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconsin-Madison

2023 Fall Art & Science Poster Session
2023-11-07 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Water@UW-Madison is a cross-disciplinary organization; we look forward to sharing both traditional and non-traditional science posters, art, photography and other work. Please consider sharing a poster, graphical display, or work of art. Re-purposed work from past events is very welcome!
Register

Water@UW-Madison Spring Symposium
2024-05-06 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Celebrating 10 Years: Reflecting on the Past, Looking Toward the Future
Water@UW-Madison is excited to announce its 2024 Spring Symposium, taking place on Monday, May 6th at Union South in Madison, WI.

As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we want to reflect on the incredible work accomplished in our water community. We invite you to join us for an afternoon of talks showcasing diverse and impactful water research (2-5pm), followed by a networking mixer and opening reception for the Flow Art & Science Project (5-7pm). Enjoy appetizers, a cash bar, and ample time to connect with colleagues and forge new collaborations.
The symposium will be held in-person.
Symposium Agenda
Register Here
Volunteer Here
Our Keynote Speaker will be: William “Nąąwącekǧize” Quackenbush.

Ho-Chunk Nation Preservation Representative
Ho-Chunk Deer Clan Tribal Member
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Cultural Resources Division Manager

In 1998, William began a career in the Ho-Chunk Nation Heritage Preservation Department as a Land Specialist focusing on Realty, Land into Trust Applications and Cultural & Natural Resource Management. In 2004, the Cultural Resources Division requested for William to be transferred to their Division to become the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) for the Ho-Chunk Nation, who was at that time creating their HCN THPO program to address tribal preservation needs. William has served as the HCN’s THPO from 2006 to present. In 2006, William became the HCN Heritage Preservation Department – Cultural Resources Division Manager.
William’s current responsibilities are:

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) – 2005 to present
Cultural Resources Division Manager (CRD) – 2006 to present
NAGPRA Designee Alternate – 2005 to present
Ground Penetrating Radar Operator (GPR) – Certified 2002 to present
Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal Historian – 2004 to present
Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal Monitor – Certified 2012 to present
Ho-Chunk Nation Fire Investigator – Certified 2008 to present

William currently holds a seat on the following State, Federal or National Boards/Committees:

Wisconsin Inter-Tribal Repatriations Committee (WITRC) – President
Kickapoo Valley Reserve (KVR) – Environmental Seat

William has served on the following Boards/Committees/Services:

National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO) – Board Member
Sauk County USDA/FSA Committee – Tribal Minority Advisor (Maximum term)
Millston Fire & Rescue – Assistant Fire Chief (Retired)
Mississippi Valley Archaeological Center (MVAC) – Tribal Advisor
Fox / Wisconsin Heritage Parkway – Board Member

William receives preservation and cultural support, guidance and/or advice through:

Ho-Chunk Nation Heritage Preservation Board – comprised of 1 HPD Executive Director and 5 Board members, with proficient traditional cultural knowledge in their own fields.

Mission Statement: “To protect and preserve the HooCak culture and heritage as living forces in the lives of the HooCak Wajic. To nurture our Nation’s culture – to strengthen it as a living source of identity and pride for our People.”

Ho-Chunk Nation Traditional Court – comprised of 12 Traditional Tribal members and alternates representing each of the 12 Clans who are proficient as cultural advisors.

10th Anniversary Celebration
2024-05-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Join us following the Spring Symposium as we celebrate 10 years of Water@UW-Madison. We’ll provide appetizers, a cash bar and ample time for both structured and unstructured networking. Come for the symposium, stay for the celebration!
This year’s Flow Project cohort is putting together an incredible set of work inspired by water research at UW-Madison and beyond. Several interactive pieces are in the works, and we are excited to provide an environment in which you can appreciate their work, and perhaps find new insights that can inspire your own creative journey.
Register Here
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Freshwater@UW + STORM Summer Research Symposium
2024-08-01 15:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, 330 N Orchard St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2024 cohort of bright undergraduate research-scholars at our annual poster and flash talk event. Over 40 undergraduates will share the findings that emerged from a 10-week program of mentored research. This event provides a glimpse into an incredible cross-section of atmospheric, oceanographic, and freshwater research in the state of Wisconsin, with mentors and undergraduates from many of the UWS schools. For more information on the research opportunities, including how to get involved as a student or mentor, visit the Freshwater@UW and STORM program pages.

2024 Water@UW-Madison: Welcome to Campus!
2024-09-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Join us for an informal welcome event to kick off the new school year. It’ll be a relaxed evening with good company, light refreshments from the Sett, and—drumroll, please—a Bad Water Joke Contest! Whether you’re a seasoned comedian or just someone with a penchant for groan-worthy puns, we’d love for you to participate. Bring your best worst water jokes. We’ll have some small prizes for the most eye-roll-worthy jokes, so don’t hold back.
Looking forward to seeing you there and sharing some laughs!
Union South
Third Floor Pavillion
All are welcome!

Water@UW-Madison Fall Art & Science Poster Session
2024-11-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, 330 N Orchard St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Water@UW-Madison is a cross-disciplinary organization; we look forward to sharing both traditional and non-traditional science posters, art, photography and other work. Please consider sharing a poster, graphical display, or work of art. Re-purposed work from past events is very welcome! This year, the new Water@UW-Madison Student Organization is contributing heavily to the event — they have some exciting plans to make it more fun, engaging, and interactive! You can expect:

Posters about water research from across our network
Cross- and interdisciplinary displays, works of art, and water-themed work
Poster and art walks that build community and camaraderie
A poster contest with recognition and awards
An interactive component for visitors

This is shaping up to be a great event, we hope you join us!
Fill out the registration form linked below to attend or to submit a poster or project for display:
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Bad River - A Story of Defiance
2024-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon St., Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Water@UW-Madison and partners are hosting a free screening of Bad River, a new documentary that follows the Wisconsin-based Bad River Band on their continuous fight for sovereignty. The screening will be followed by a moderated Q & A with some of the voices featured in the film.
Panelists

Aurora Conley, vice chair of the Anishinaabe Environmental Protection Alliance and Bad River tribal member
Misty Jackson, American Indian Science & Engineering Society coordinator, Madison Metropolitan School District
Patty Loew, professor emerita at UW–Madison and Northwestern University, retired inaugural director of the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research at Northwestern University

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Tales from Planet Earth presents: Wild & Scenic 2024 Rewind
2025-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Join us for a special screening of six films from the 2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival. A “film festival by activists for activists,” Wild & Scenic showcases stories that inspire environmental action and celebrate the beauty of our planet.
Originally a five-day event in California, the festival travels the country. Last spring, the tour partnered with the River Alliance of Wisconsin for a stop at Madison’s Barrymore Theatre — and now it’s coming back!
Before the 2025 festival, catch up with an exclusive “rewind” of six must-see films from 2024. Join the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies’ Tales from Planet Earth film series as we show:

Paddle Tribal Waters
6,000 Miles
Chicas al Agua (Girls to the Water)
INWARD
Finding the Line
Study Aboard

Bonus! Join the Office of Sustainability before the event for a fun DIY! Bring an old T-shirt and learn how to upcycle it into a tote bag.
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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement
Hoofer Outing Club
International Division
Latine Cultural Center
Office of Sustainability
Tribal RelationsTales-3_Flyer
Water@UW–Madison

ASC Director Finalist: Jen Hauxwell
2025-02-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Jen Hauxwell, Ph.D., research program associate director of the ASC

Presentation Title: “UW–Madison’s Aquatic Sciences Center – Working together to care for Wisconsin’s waters and communities”
2-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
Location: Memorial Union (TITU), 800 Langdon St.

Jen Hauxwell Biography
Jen Hauxwell’s CV

Jen Hauxwell, research program associate director of the Aquatic Sciences Center (ASC), and Christina (Christy) Remucal, professor of civil and environmental engineering and interim ASC director, have been named finalists for the ASC Director position.
ASC Director Position Description
The director oversees operations of the ASC, which is headquartered in the UW–Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
The ACS administers two institutes with complementary missions. The Sea Grant Institute and Water Resources Institute both support multidisciplinary research, education and outreach for the protection and sustainable use of Wisconsin’s water resources. The center was established as a unique partnership in 1999. It is a highly efficient and cost-effective state-federal model for drawing out the best from Wisconsin’s aquatic scientists who, collaboratively, make a difference statewide, nationwide and around the world. The ASC is also home to the multi-disciplinary organization Water@UW-Madison.
Live Streams will be posted here: https://research.wisc.edu/two-finalists-announced-for-aquatic-sciences-center-director/
You are invited to share feedback on the finalists by using this form (Deadline to submit feedback is: Feb.28): https://forms.gle/BVv2LbXuCv4fkwdw8.

ASC Director Finalist: Christy Remucal
2025-02-21 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Biotechnology Center Auditorium (Room 1111), 425 Henry Mall, Madison, WI, WI, 53706, United States
Christy Remucal, Ph.D., professor of civil and environmental engineering and interim director of the ASC

Presentation Title: “Addressing water quality issues using actionable science”
10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025
Location: Biotechnology Center Auditorium (Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building), 425 Henry Mall, Room 1111
Christy Remucal Biography
Christy Remucal’s CV

Jen Hauxwell, research program associate director of the Aquatic Sciences Center (ASC), and Christina (Christy) Remucal, professor of civil and environmental engineering and interim ASC director, have been named finalists for the ASC Director position.
ASC Director Position Description
The director oversees operations of the ASC, which is headquartered in the UW–Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
The ACS administers two institutes with complementary missions. The Sea Grant Institute and Water Resources Institute both support multidisciplinary research, education and outreach for the protection and sustainable use of Wisconsin’s water resources. The center was established as a unique partnership in 1999. It is a highly efficient and cost-effective state-federal model for drawing out the best from Wisconsin’s aquatic scientists who, collaboratively, make a difference statewide, nationwide and around the world. The ASC is also home to the multi-disciplinary organization Water@UW-Madison.
Live Streams will be posted here: https://research.wisc.edu/two-finalists-announced-for-aquatic-sciences-center-director/
You are invited to share feedback on the finalists by using this form (Deadline to submit feedback is: Feb.28): https://forms.gle/BVv2LbXuCv4fkwdw8.

Rising Tides Seminar: Dr. Karletta Chief
2025-02-26 12:05 - 12:55 (America/Chicago) | 102 Water Science and Engineering Laboratory, 1415 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Join Water@UW-Madison and the Center for Limnology in welcoming Dr. Karletta Chief to the UW-Madison campus for this year’s Rising Tides seminar. Dr. Chief will present her talk titled: University-Community Research Response to COVID-19.
The diversity, equity, and inclusion committee at the Center for Limnology has created an annual lecture series. The invited speaker this year is Dr. Karletta Chief from the University of Arizona. Dr. Chief is a Diné hydrologist who devotes all her environmental research to supporting the resilience of Indigenous communities and training of students in sustainable technologies.
Date, time, location: Feb. 26, 2025. 12:05 – 12:55 in Water Science Engineering Laboratory Room 102 (660 N Park St.)

Rising Tides Scholar - Biology Colloquium
2025-02-27 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Room 108, Noland Hall, 250 N. Mills St, Madison, 53706, United States
Join Water@UW-Madison and the Center for Limnology in welcoming Dr. Karletta Chief to the UW-Madison campus as the Rising Tides Scholar. Dr. Chief will present her talk titled: Impacts to Diné Activities with the San Juan River after the Gold King Mine Spill
The diversity, equity, and inclusion committee at the Center for Limnology has created an annual lecture series. The invited speaker this year is Dr. Karletta Chief from the University of Arizona. Dr. Chief is a Diné hydrologist who devotes all her environmental research to supporting the resilience of Indigenous communities and training of students in sustainable technologies.
Date, time, location: Feb. 27, 2025. 3:30 – 4:30 pm in Noland Hall – Room 108 (250 N Mills St.)

Reflecting on Community-Based Water Research: Lessons Learned from Water@UW-Madison Seed Grant Program
2025-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
The Water@UW-Madison and Morgridge Center for Public Service’s Community-Based Water Research Grant Program supports community-driven water work conducted in partnership with UW-Madison faculty, staff and graduate students. Since 2022, the program has funded 12 unique and inspiring projects that forge collaborative pathways to meeting water-related challenges and promoting sustainable solutions.
Join us as we reflect on the work and lessons learned along the way. New and past Water@UW-Madison grantees will share insights into best practices and challenges in conducting participatory research. Research teams will present summaries of their work, and a moderator will facilitate discussions among panelists and field questions from the audience.
Whether you’re well-practiced in community-based research or looking to incorporate a new CBR component into your water-related work, we invite you to join the conversation.
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The Flow Project: 2025 Art Show Opening in Stevens Point
2025-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Holiday Inn & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point, WI, 54482, United States
Explore and celebrate water through art! The Flow Project paired undergraduate students from University of Wisconsin campuses with water professionals across the state to create art inspired by water. The gallery opening runs from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. The artists will be present to discuss their work and inspiration. The show is open to the public during this time. Subsequently, the exhibit will be up until 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, but viewing during this time is limited to registered members of the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention.

AEESP Distinguished Lecture Series
2025-04-02 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Cheney Room, Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Dr, Madison, 53706, United States
Professor Lynn Katz is the Hussein M Alharthy Centennial Chair in Civil Engineering and Director of the Center for Water and the Environment at the University of Texas at Austin.
Dr. Katz has over thirty years of experience examining the application of aquatic surface chemistry to understanding the fate and transport of contaminants in the environment and toward the development of treatment technologies for contaminated water and soil. Her current research has a strong focus on improving water treatment for underserved communities. As a faculty member at the University of Texas, she has served as Chair of the Engineering Faculty Women’s Organization, Chair of the Faculty Womens’ Organization, co-chair of the University Faculty Gender Equity Council, Associate Chair of the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering and Chair of the Cockrell School of Engineering Faculty Promotion and Review Committee.
Lecture Title: Translating Molecular Science to Practical Application in Natural Systems and Engineered Processes
Environmental contamination from anthropogenic activities is often defined by the presence of either legacy or emerging contaminants. Superfund sites associated with legacy contaminants were the focus of environmental remediation activities in the twentieth century. Now, “emerging contaminants” have captured the focus of the environmental community. However the distinction between legacy and merging contaminants is often blurred, especially for metals and metalloids, because once these species enter the environment, they cannot be destroyed and often re-emerge. The unique properties of elements such as Pb, Hg, Ra, Cd, Zn, Cr, As, Se, B, Li and rare earth elements make them valuable economic resources; demand is growing rapidly and will continue to grow throughout the world. Their toxicity, fate and transport depend on their concentration and speciation. The context specific nature of metal ion contamination can also be viewed from an evolutionary perspective. While emerging organic contaminants often derive from the synthesis of novel compounds that provide unique marketable properties, emerging inorganic contaminants often arise from natural resource extraction that yields environmental concentrations above their natural cycles established during evolutionary timeframes. The inability of ecosystems and humans to rapidly adapt to these increased concentrations suggests that caution is needed whenever new elements or higher concentrations of more common metals are introduced or re-introduced into the environment, especially when they are combined with other elements that alter their speciation, electronic structure, or bioavailability.
Significant advances have been made over the past few decades, toward understanding the complex reaction chemistry that controls speciation and ultimately dictates potential treatment and remediation options. Advanced spectroscopic, computational and molecular level tools have been key to identifying speciation and quantifying thermodynamic and kinetic processes. Using tools such as x-ray and vibrational spectroscopy, the structure of ions and interfacial water at interfaces has been revealed. Computational tools have provided validation of molecular structures observed via spectroscopy, confirmed the presence of complexes and ion-pairs at surfaces and within pores, and allowed quantification of thermodynamic parameters of processes such as sorption and precipitation. The translation of these results to predict contaminant fate and transport in natural systems has relied on macroscopic or thermodynamic based models such as surface complexation models for oxide minerals or the Donnan-Manning model for membrane systems. The continual refinement of these models is often guided by molecular level insights that provide more accurate descriptions of sorption, ion exchange and precipitation processes and more detailed descriptions of the electrical double layers present at charged interfaces. In this seminar, we will explore several examples in which molecular level insights from spectroscopic and/or computational studies have been used to guide modeling of metal ion sorption in water treatment processes, predict ion-pairing in membrane systems, and describe metal(oid) processes in contaminated sediments in mining impacted lakes. Through these examples, we will demonstrate how increased understanding at the molecular level can guide contaminant remediation and treatment options.
Talk: 9:30-10:30
Reception: 10:30 – 11:30

Dr. Laura Reynolds - Coastal Marine Ecology
2025-04-03 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Room 168, Noland Hall, 250 N. Mills St, Madison, 53706, United States
Join us for a lecture by Coastal Marine Ecologist Dr. Laura Reynolds.
https://soils.ifas.ufl.edu/coastal-and-marine-ecology-lab/
