Dr. Pankaj AgarwalRJR Nabisco Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Professor of Mathematics at Duke University; hosted by Dr. Raju VatsavaiPresentation TitleFlood Risk Analysis on TerrainsMore information.
This is the first webinar of the USDA Forest Service Rivercane Gathering Webinar SeriesTitle: Introduction to the Rivercane Gathering Webinar SeriesDate: Thursday, February 25th, 2021.Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm ETDescription: Welcome! This first webinar in the Rivercane Gathering series will 1) introduce the goals and objectives of the Tribal Nations-USDA Forest Service Rivercane Gathering initiative; 2) present practical field identification techniques for…
The state of North Carolina's Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will meet 3-5 p.m. Feb. 22 by teleconference for a panel discussion on public outreach and engagement as well as hear updates from DEQ staff.The public is invited to listen to the meeting online at https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.phpMTID=e35ca75b04ee38ca16b431c4475db5e00. The meeting number…
This is the first seminar in the NCSU Department of Applied Ecology Biology, Ecology and Evolution Seminar Series. Learn more about the series. Healthy Cities: What Insects Tell Us About Urban Living By Dr. DeAnna E. Beasley / University of Tennessee, ChattanoogaIntegrative Ecology LabFebruary 18, 2021 3:30 pm EST Via Zoom*Dr. Beasley will highlight her research looking at how insects…
Conservation Connect Series: USFWS 150th AnniversaryThursday, February 18th, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST on NCTCJoin us on Thursday, February 18th at 1pm for Conservation Connect Live! We are celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the US Fish and Wildlife Service! We'll have experts on hand detailing how the world's premier conservation agency has transformed from humble…
Date: Wed, Feb 17, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM ESTWebinar Title: Ecological Drought: Planning for ResilienceThis webinar focuses on planning, restoration, and recovery actions that strengthen ecosystem resilience, mitigate the impacts of natural disasters, and realize co-benefits. Speakers:• Dr. Jennifer Cartwright, Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center, USGS• Rachel M. Gregg, Senior Scientist, EcoAdapt• Hannah Panci, Climate…
Structured Decision Making: A Strategy for Collaboration and Conservation of Imperiled HerpetofaunaDr. Brian Crawford, Georgia Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research UnitFebruary 16 | 11AM ETRegister here.Webinar Overview:Structured decision making (SDM) is a process that helps decision makers and stakeholders solve complex conservation problems by breaking them into a sequence of more tractable components based in…
CGA Doctoral StudentsMegan Coffer, Nikki Inglis, Laura Tomkins, Xiaojie GaoMore information.
Date: Wed, Feb 3, 2021 Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ESTWebinar Title: Ecological Drought: An IntroductionIntroducing ecological drought as a scientific concept distinct from other definitions of drought, this webinar explores recent research on the topic, including transformational drought impacts and ecological tipping points.Speakers:• Dr. Shelley Crausbay, Senior Scientist, Conservation Science Partners• Dr. Amanda Cravens,…
SPRING 2021 GEOSPATIAL FORUM SERIEShttp://go.ncsu.edu/geospatial-forum-liveWater is the lifeblood of communities across Eastern North Carolina, many owing their locations and existence to the abundant natural resources provided by rivers, tributaries, floodplains and coastlines. These natural features, including their propensity to flood, have made lasting physical and cultural impressions that continue to shape and influence both town…
The GRP invites educators and parents with students of all ages to join us for an hour of engaging science discussions with Dr. Kwame Owusu-Daaku for the first webinar in the series Emerging ScienTalks. About Emerging ScienTalksEmerging ScienTalks connects scientists with communities. In this webinar series, the Gulf Research Program’s Early-Career fellows engage with community members of…
SE CASC Science Seminar SeriesDeveloping Future Habitat Condition Scenarios for Wildlife in the Imperiled Pine Rockland Ecosystem of South FloridaDr. Suresh Subedi, Arkansas Tech UniversitySummary: Approximately 90% of Pine Rockland habitat in south Florida and the Florida Keys, USA, has been lost, fragmented, or degraded because of urbanization or other anthropogenic disturbance. Furthermore, low-lying islands…