Friday Forums meet every other Friday in the South Lounge at Bodega Marine Laboratory from 11:00-11:50am. Talks are 30-40 minutes long, followed by Q&A and discussion. Talks can be about research findings, preliminary results, or ideas for future projects. Other topics are also very welcome and encouraged -- including talks about what a group/department does at BML/BMR, public education, efforts to advance DEI, history of the region, natural history, travelogues, the arts, or any other topic of general interest.
These events are open to all UC Davis affiliates, whether they are primarily located at Bodega Marine Laboratory, on the Davis campus, or at another UC Davis location, and including students, staff, researchers, faculty, docents, etc., but are not currently open to the general public.
Spring/Summer Schedule of Speakers:
June 30 - Will Speiser “High resolution remote sensing of sea surface temperature using coincidentally captured satellite images”
July 14 - Lily McIntire “Crafty science: How resin and carwash sponges can help us understand the impacts of climate change on marine species”
July 28 - Kenzie Pollard “Cryptic diversity and population connectivity of the coralguard crab, Trapezia bide”
Aug 11 - Dr. Don Mykles, Colorado State University “Green shore crab, Carcinus maenas: The physiology of an invasive species”
Aug 25 - Dr. Tessa Hill “BML: Engaging with communities and the public”
Sept 8 - Dr. Christina Pasparakis “Stressed Out: How investigating an organism’s cortisol response can promote conservation”
For covid-19 safety, the outside door to the South Lounge will be left open during the gatherings to increase ventilation. Please bring a coat if it is chilly outside. Chairs will be spaced for physical distancing. Please do not attend if you are sick. Face coverings are welcome.