Biology

Piatã Marques, University of Buffalo

Fish and the city: understanding the effects of urbanization on the ecology and evolution of aquatic biota 

The expansion of cities worldwide is a major driver of local, regional, and global environmental changes. Despite that, urban areas are often overlooked in ecological and evolutionary studies. In this talk, I will show the mechanisms through which urbanization changes ecological and evolutionary processes in aquatic biota. Such information is fundamental to advance classic theories and for promoting conservation in cities.

Biotic and Abiotic Signals of the Anthropocene in the Geologic Record
Dr. M. Allison Stegner, Research Scientist, Stanford University

Title: T on the brain: assessing the effects of testosterone upon spatial memory and adult neurogenesis.

Come visit our research center and museum! Middlebury students are creating an immersive community outreach and engagement experience for Vermonters of all ages who love learning about wildlife and the world of Pokémon. Visitors can touch specimens, ask questions, and collect prizes through speaking with student experts on insects, mammals, and more. Costumes are welcome - we’ll be dressed up too!

The Biology SAC is hosting a documentary screening of ‘March of the Penguins’ as Emperor Penguins were just granted protection under the Endangered Species Act. The documentary depicts the yearly journey of the Emperor Penguins of Antarctica.

Vermont’s Wild Bees: Past, present, and future

Four years ago no one knew how many species of bees were in Vermont or anything about the abundance of the vast majority of species. After combing fields, forests, and museum collections around the state, we now know there are more than 350 species of bees in Vermont. The brand new State of Vermont’s Bees provides the first detailed look at the conservation status and needs of these important pollinators.

Hardy’s Bio

Senior Thesis Presentation: Leander Ruhl 
Thesis Title: How does tick population density change along an elevation gradient?

This dedication and reception for the newly designated Stephen C. Trombulak Nature Sanctuary will be an opportunity to both introduce the sanctuary as an important educational resource for our community and to celebrate Professor Emeritus Steve Trombulak’s 34 years as a faculty member in biology and environmental studies, and his continuing work in natural history education and nature conservation.

Evolution, Integration, and the Rise of Behavior: The Consequences and Shared History of Sensory Systems in Animals & Fungi

Gabriel-Philip Santos, The Alf Museum
Cosplay for Science - Combining Science and Storytelling