Upcoming Events

March 23 - 29, 2025

Mar

Dr. Gordon Luikart

Lecture/Readings

The Ecology Center is excited to announce our March seminar speaker: Dr. Gordon Luikart, professor of Conservation Ecology and Genetics from the Flathead Lake Bio Station at the University of Montana.

Dr. Luikart will be presenting a seminar on Wednesday (3/26) and participating in a moderated discussion on Thursday (3/27)—both will be held from 4-5 PM in BNR 102.

Wednesday, 3/26: The expanding role of genetics/omics in conservation
Thursday, 3/27: Moderated Discussion with Dr. Luikart

Sign up to meet with Dr. Luikart— Meet and/or share a meal with Dr. Luikart on Wednesday or Thursday!

RSVP to the Wednesday Seminar Social — Yay, free food!!

From Dr. Luikart:
"My general research interests are in conservation biology, population genetics, and ecology. My primary research applies genetics to the conservation of natural and managed populations. My research applies principles and tools of population genetics/omics to fish, wildlife, and a variety of other taxa, including invasive species and parasites that are threatening native ecosystems and regional economies. My lab aims to develop and apply novel field sampling methods, DNA typing techniques, and data analysis approaches to understand landscape connectivity, adaptation to climate change, invasive species control (including pathogens), and the negative effects of inbreeding depression and hybridization on individual fitness and population viability."

Please reach out with any questions regarding this or any Ecology Center Seminar events this semester!