Department of Biology

Seminar Series

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Please see below for information regarding synchronous live Zoom Seminars on Mondays from 12-1 p.m. (Schedule Below) during the Spring 2023 semester by faculty, staff, students, and invited speakers. Recorded seminars for Spring Semester 2023 can be accessed on Kaltura Media Space. 

Spring 2023

Jan. 23: 12-1 p.m. (WSB 125 and Zoom)

Dr. Michael BredesonSt. Cloud State University: Title: TBD.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92933078007

Jan. 30: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

James Paterson, Ph.D. Research Scientist, Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research, Ducks Unlimited Canada. Seminar title: Supporting Wetland and Biodiversity Conservation with Support Tools and Evaluations

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92933078007

Feb. 7: 12-1 p.m. (WSB 125 and Zoom)

Deanna Leigh, M.Sc. Area Resource Specialist, MN Dept. of Natural Resources. Seminar title: Restoring and Maintaining Healthy Habitat: A Behind the Scenery Look at Minnesota State Parks.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92933078007

Feb. 13: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Chad Heins, M.Sc. Associate Professor of Biology, Bethany Lutheran College. Seminar title: Becoming an Expert in the Digital Age: Lessons from Making a Spider Checklist.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92933078007

Feb. 20: 12-1 p.m. (WSB 125 and Zoom)

Heather Waye, Ph.D. Professor, University of Minnesota Morris. Seminar title: Garters on the Coast, Snakes on a Plane, and Tigers on the Prairie; a herpetological journey.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92933078007

Feb. 27: 12-1 p.m. (WSB 125 and Zoom)

Brian Schwingle, M.Sc. Forest Health Specialist, MN Dept. of Natural Resources. Seminar title: Effects on Minnesota’s Forest Trees from Shorter Winters and More Flooding.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92933078007

March 6: 12-1 p.m.

Spring Break

March 13: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Spencer Ott, St. Cloud State University. Thesis Defense. Title and delivery TBD.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92933078007

March 20: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Mariah Simones, St. Cloud State University. Thesis Defense. Title and delivery TBD.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92933078007

March 27: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Molly Clyne, St. Cloud State University. Thesis Defense. Title and delivery TBD.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92933078007

April 3: 12-1 p.m. (WSB 125 and Zoom)

Charles Christensen, St. Cloud State University. Thesis Defense. Seminar title: Assessing Membrane Bioreactor Efficacy in Emerging Contaminant Removal Through Water Chemistry and Fathead Minnow (Pimephales Promelas) Exposure.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92933078007

April 10: 12-1 p.m. (WSB 125 and Zoom)

Andy Fondren, St. Cloud State University. Thesis Defense. Title TBD.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92933078007

April 17: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Alex Maile, St. Cloud State University. Thesis Defense. Title TBD.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92933078007

April 24: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Alyssa VanDenBoom, St. Cloud State University. Thesis Defense. Title TBD.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92933078007

Fall 2022

Sept. 12: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Natalia Reyero PhD, Interdisciplinary Center for Nano Technology, Jackson State University, MS: Using Science to Inform Policy.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99956421976

Sept. 19: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Alan Kolok PhD, Idaho Water Resources Research Institute, University of Idaho: Fish out of water: The five-year plan.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99956421976

Sept. 26: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Zhiyue Wang, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geoengineering, University of Minnesota: Using Science to Inform Policy.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99956421976

Oct. 3: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Jim Lazorchak PhD, National Exposure Research Laboratory, US Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinatti, OH: What do you want to be when you grow up?  I wanted to be a scientist

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99956421976

Oct. 10: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Loren Miller PhD, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota: Advancements in Studying Population Dynamics in Northern Fish Populations

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99956421976

Oct. 17: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Paul Edmiston PhD, Department of Chemistry, Wooster College, OH: Bioavailability of Chemical Contaminants Using Passive Samplers: Science at an Undergraduate Institution

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99956421976

Oct. 24: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Mary Ann Ottinger PhD, Department of Biology & Biochemistry, University of Houston, TX: One Health and the Exposome: A Case Study in Old World Vultures

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99956421976

Oct. 31: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Mark Strynar PhD, US Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC: Lessons learned during environmental forensic investigation of PFAS by nontargeted analysis

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99956421976

Nov. 7: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Elena Nielsen PhD, USGS Water Sciences Research Center, Portland, OR: TBD.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99956421976

Nov. 14: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Master's Thesis Defense: TBD.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99956421976

Spring 2022

Jan. 24: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Dr. Matt DavisSt. Cloud State University: Evolution in the Dark.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95928772228

Jan. 31: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

SCSU Alum Emily OlsonMinnesota Zoo: Careers in Zoological Institutions.

Link to Recording of Seminar

Feb. 7: 12-1 p.m. (ISELF 110 and Zoom)

SCSU Alum Shana RoganUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: From MS to PhD: Lessons learned along the way.

Link to Recording of Seminar

Feb. 14: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Dr. Althea ArcherSt. Cloud State UniversityOwls and moose and birds, oh my!

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95928772228

Feb. 18: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Dr. Jennifer SweatmanConcordia College: Prevalence of Microplastics in North American Waterfowl

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95928772228

March 7: 12-1 p.m.

Spring Break

March 14: 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)

Dr. Grover BrownJacksonville State University: TBD.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95928772228

March 21: 12-1 p.m.

Bailey RichardsSt. Cloud State University: Thesis Defense.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95928772228

March 28: 12-1 p.m.

Noel JonesSt. Cloud State University: Thesis Defense.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95928772228

April 4: 12-1 p.m.

Michelle LanamSt. Cloud State University: Thesis Defense.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95928772228

April 11: 12-1 p.m.

BIOL 630 Seminar Student PresentationsSt. Cloud State University.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95928772228

April 18: 12-1 p.m.

BIOL 630 Seminar Student PresentationsSt. Cloud State University.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95928772228

April 25: 12-1 p.m.

BIOL 630 Seminar Student PresentationsSt. Cloud State University.

https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95928772228


Fall 2021

Sept. 13: 12-1 p.m.

Alvina MehintoSouthern California Coastal Water Research Institute (CA): Novel molecular tools to enhance water quality monitoring.

Live Seminar Zoom Link

Sept. 20: 12-1 p.m.

Dalma Martinovic-WeigeltUniversity of St. Thomas (MN): At the nexus of basic and applied science.

Live Seminar Zoom Link

Sept. 27: 12-1 p.m.

Beth Harlander BakerMississippi State University (MS)Exploring environmental challenges, conservation solutions, and the ecology of health.

Live Seminar Zoom Link

Oct. 4: 12-1 p.m.

Kelly DiamondSeattle Children’s Hospital (WA). Becoming an integrative biologist: How to work with people and methods from different fields?

Live Seminar Zoom Link

Oct. 11: 12-1 p.m.

Tisha King-Heiden, St. Cloud State University: Creative & Flexible Approaches to Maintaining a Research Program at a Comprehensive University.

Live Seminar Zoom Link

Oct. 18: 12-1 p.m.

Anndee HuffUniversity of Minnesota (MN)Research on advanced nitrogen removal technologies and the career path that led there.

Live Seminar Zoom Link

Oct. 25: 12-1 p.m.

Meghan McGee, Astra Zeneka (FL). Teaching my way through an MS, PhD and Medical Affairs: Finding a Career in Lifelong Learning.

Live Seminar Zoom Link

Nov. 1: 12-1 p.m.

Takashi MaieLynchburg College (VA). International science during the pandemic.

Live Seminar Zoom Link

Nov. 8: 12-1 p.m.

Jessica WardBall State University (IN). Behavioral sciences as a sensitive tool in ecotoxicology.

Live Seminar Zoom Link

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