BioNotes

November 16 through November 20, 2020

Monday, November 16 – Monday, November 16, 11:00 am – 11:00 am, Zoom—DISSERTATION DEFENSE, "Reverse engineering coral to assess effects of habitat structure on coral settlement, coral recruitment, and reef dynamics," Abigail Engleman, FSU Coastal and Marine Laborary and Department of Biological Science, Florida State University. Advisors: Dr. Sandra Brooke and Dr. Sophie McCoy, FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory and Department of Biological Science, Florida State University. Join on Zoom: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/95865499464 Meeting ID: 958 6549 9464.

Wednesday, November 18 – Wednesday, November 18, 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm, Zoom—BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE SEMINAR, "Gamma-tubulin Complex Protein (GCP) paralogs have a distinct role in spermiogenesis," Elise Wight, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Florida State University. Host: Dr. Timothy Megraw, Program in Neuroscience and Department of Biomedical Sciences, Florida State University. Join on Zoom: Will update with meeting link when available. Password required; contact ryan.teston@med.fsu.edu to request it.

Thursday, November 19 – Thursday, November 19, 9:30 am – 9:30 am, Zoom—PLANT SCIENCES SEMINAR, "Transfer of transposable elements across species barriers in plants," Dr. Minkyu Park, Center for Viticulture, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Host: Dr. Hank W. Bass, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University. Zoom link distributed to department and Plant Sciences Seminar / Green Group email lists. For link without list subscription, contact kmjones@bio.fsu.edu.

Thursday, November 19 – Thursday, November 19, 10:00 am – 10:00 am, Zoom—DISSERTATION DEFENSE, "The aging circadian clock and its effects on alcohol sensitivity and toxicity," Aliza DeNobrega, Program in Neuroscience and Department of Biological Science, Florida State University. Advisor: Dr. Lisa Lyons. Join on Zoom: Meeting ID: 421 361 9288. Password: drunkfly.

Thursday, November 19 – Thursday, November 19, 2:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Zoom—BIOLOGY IN LONDON VIRTUAL FAIR Speakers: Drs. Marie Charrel-Denis, Scott Steppan, Bonnie Garcia-Gloeckner and advisors from International Programs. For more information, visit: https://www.bio.fsu.edu/london. Join on Zoom: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97443801575?pwd=R2JHd3FOUkVMMEo1UUJQM2xKbGxMZz09 Meeting ID: 974 4380 1575 Passcode: 799541

Thursday, November 19 – Thursday, November 19, 4:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Zoom—BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE COLLOQUIUM, "Visualizing 3D DNA paths and gene expression during development," Dr. Alistair Boettiger, Department of Developmental Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA. Host: Dr. Peter Fraser, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University. Links to talks will be sent via departmental email lists. For link without subscription to the mailing list, please contact the host.

Friday, November 20 – Friday, November 20, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Zoom—CHEMOSENSORY TRAINING PROGRAM VIRTUAL RETREAT, "Interviewing in a virtual space." 2:00pm Introduction and keynote address by Megan Crowe (FSU Assistant Director of Career Advising and Counseling): "Personal branding and communication." 3:15- 4:15pm parallel mock interview sessions moderated by FSU CTP alumni (Interview for graduate school, postdoctoral fellowship, assistant professor, industry scientist, government scientist, or non-academic position). 4:30 - 5:30pm social time using Gathertown. Please register by November 18th to receive login information for the events. Registration link: https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sZyrApRWNrt74V
Website link: (will be updated with retreat information) https://opda.fsu.edu/fellowships-and-awards/postdoctoral-fellowships-and-stipend-support/nih-chemosensory-training

Friday, November 20 – Friday, November 20, 4:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Zoom hybrid—ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION SEMINAR, "Behavioral variability of crawl-away larvae modifies dispersal potential in a marine gastropod," Alexandra Hooks, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University. Host: Dr. Scott Burgess, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University. Presented from 1024 KIN, live via Zoom. Link to talk will be sent via departmental EE email list. For link without subscription to the mailing list, please contact Michael Cortez (mcortez@fsu.edu).

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