This installment of the Connecting for Conservation webinar is the second in a two-part series on indigenous approaches to conservation. It serves as a continuation of a conversation around Native American heritage and tribal stewardship, which began at the Salazar Center’s 2019 symposium and featured Loren BirdRattler and Terry Tatsey of the Blackfeet Nation and Eli Enns of the…

OneNOAA Science Seminar Series Speaker: Peter Etnoyer - NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Deep Coral Ecology LabSponsor: NOAA Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology ProgramPoint of Contact: heather.coleman@noaa.gov (301-427-8650)Register for the webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4201985300294108429.For audio: Participants can use their computer speakers or call 415-930-5321 followed by passcode 775-994-993.Abstract: Genetic analyses can provide critical information to assist restoration activities in the wake of environmental assaults, like…

Presenter: Dr. Matthew HansenProfessor in University of Maryland's Department of Geographical Sciences; hosted by Dr. Mirela Tulbure Presentation Title: Advancing Global Land Monitoring 

Global Change Seminar series hosted by the SE CASC Global Change FellowsFaith and Reasoning in Climate Change ViewsFeaturing:Dr. K.C. Busch: Assistant Professor, NC State Department of EducationReverend Susannah Tuttle: Director, NC Interfaith Power and LightJoin us for a discussion of two unique perspectives on the frameworks that individuals use to grapple with climate change. Understanding the impacts…

This presentation is part of the Coastal Resilience Center's  2020 Spring Speakers Series.Dr. Brian Blanton, Renaissance Computing Institute – “Coastal Modeling”   Dr. Blanton is a coastal physical oceanographer with extensive experience in numerical models and high-performance computation. Strengths include storm surge and tide dynamics, forecasting of coastal water levels and waves, data analysis and…

Coffee & Viz: Do You See What I See? Iterative Data Visualization for Research and TeachingHow is digestion like a subway? When is doodling during class a great thing? In this presentation, Dr. Erin McKenney will share specific examples of the iterative data visualization process from her own research and in the classroom. McKenney uses…

You are cordially invited to a Special Plant and Microbial Biology seminar   Dr. William Petry will present:Biodiversity Forecasting for Plant Populations & Communities Dr. Petry is interviewing for the Ecologist position in our department. A seminar flyer is attached.  William K. PetryPostdoctoral Research AssociateEcology and Evolutionary Biology Department, Princeton UniversityTuesday, March 10, 2020Stephens Room, 3503 Thomas Hall10:00 AM Hosted by Bill HoffmannRefreshments…

The USFWS Conservation Science Webinar Series aims to communicate recent advancements in the field of conservation, ranging from emerging issues to technological advancements to pertinent scientific discoveries. This series targets biologists or natural resource managers interested in staying informed about the most up-to-date science by engaging with experts in the field.Title: On the Move: Animal…

Title: Seven Best Practices for Risk CommunicationOverview: Understanding risk is a key component for initiatives focused on helping communities prepare for and respond to weather and climate hazards. This interactive webinar introduces participants to seven best practices, numerous techniques, and examples for communicating about coastal hazards. Whether beginning a new effort or trying to keep…

Rivercane Gathering Statement of PurposeTo gather tribes, artisans, traditional knowledge holders, scientists, land managers and otherstakeholders to discuss the current state of knowledge for rivercane in the southern United States.Event Website.BackgroundRivercane (Arundinaria gigantea) is a native bamboo species that is fundamental to traditional arts, technologies and cultural identity of tribes across the Southern U.S. Rivercane…

DescriptionFlooding is becoming more common in Wilmington and surrounding coastal communities as sea levels rise and storm intensity increases. Coastal residents can provide important details of storms and flooding that help cities and planners design solutions.Join us for a fun and interactive afternoon where you will role-play as a resilience planner to decide how the…