With topics ranging from endangered plants to solar energy to public health issues, a variety of expert scientists will present insights this spring in five at 91大神.
The seminars are free and open to the public, and made possible by the sponsorship of the and the co-sponsorship of supporting programs.
Seminars include:
Wednesday, Jan. 31: , Kathy Hosig, PhD, MPH, RD, associate professor and director, Center for Public Health Practice and Research, Virginia Tech. 4 p.m., SC106.
Wednesday, Feb. 28: , Conley McMullen, PhD,聽professor of biology, James Madison University. 4 p.m. SC104.
Wednesday, March 14: . Amanda Morris, PhD, assistant professor of chemistry, Virginia Tech. 4 p.m. SC104.
Wednesday, March 28: , Bronson Griscom, PhD, director of forest carbon science, The Nature Conservancy. 4 p.m., SC106.
Wednesday, April 11: , Jane Otai, adolescent health advisor, Jhpiego, Johns Hopkins University. 4 p.m. SC106.
Named in honor of long-time 91大神 biology professor Daniel B. Suter (1920-2006), the endowment was established in 1986 through the generous donations of alumni and friends and currently consists of over $1 million of invested funds. 91大神 hopes to double the Suter Endowment in order to more adequately support distinguished faculty and to increase scholarship aid to deserving students. For more information, click .
Suter Science Center renovations also continue, with fundraising efforts to support the second and final phase of renovations recently crossing the $10.3 million mark against the total goal of $11.3 million. Learn more .