January 29, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Grant Opportunity for Students: S igma Xi invites undergrad and graduate students conducting research in climate science to apply for funding through the Grants in Aid of Research program .

Important Dates Spring 2019: March 1 - IGC Application Deadline March 7 & 8 - ComSciCon March 22 - Distinguished Lecture April 25 - IGC Graduate Symposium

AROUND CAMPUS

Seminars and Events of Interest:

EEB: Neil Losin , Day's Edge Productions - The Science of Science Media: A Biologist's Guide to Documentary Film Making Thursday, 1/31 at 3:30 pm 4069 Derring Hall

CEE EWR : Hosein Foroutan , CEE & GCC Faculty - Application of Numerical Fluid Flow Simulation in Multiscale Air Quality Research Friday, 2/1 at 2:30 pm 261 Durham

GEOS: Devon Orme, Montana State University - Research expertise: tectonics, sedimentology & stratigraphy, thermocronology Friday, 2/1 at 3:30 pm 4069 Derring Hall

Women in (Geo)Sciences : Abby Whittington , Virginia Tech - Jointly Appointed in Materials Science & Engineering and Chemical Engineering Wednesday, 2/6 at 11:00 - 12:30 pm 2062 Derring Hall

John Jelesko , SPES & GCC Faculty - Tangled Up in...Poison Ivy Ecology Wednesday, 2/6 at 12:00 - 1:00 pm Hahn Horticulture Garden Pavilion

FACULTY & FELLOW SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Shuhai Xiao - Geosciences Dr. Xiao is a geobiologist with a broad research interest in the evolution of the Earth-life system in deep geological time. His recent research projects are focused on the interactions between environmental changes and evolutionary innovations at... Read more www.globalchange.vt.edu

Chloe Moore - Biological Sciences Chloe is a PhD student in Dr. Meryl Mims's lab. She is interested in studying the connections between species traits, population genetics, and landscapes, especially in areas with high levels of anthropogenic land-use. Read more www.globalchange.vt.edu

AROUND TOWN

Town of Blacksburg: 2019 Storm Drain Public Arts Project The Town of Blacksburg is seeking design concepts from local artists as part of a continuing public arts program centered around local water heritage and water quality. Professors may find it to be a great extra credit activity for students as well! Read more www.blacksburg.gov

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