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November 10 - 16, 2024

Nov

Ellie Wallace, PhD Defense

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Managing for disturbance: trade-offs associated with population resilience and ecosystem size

Major Professor: Tim Walsworth

Join via Zoom: https://usu-edu.zoom.us/j/5499674509?pwd=bQYb5vHb7qO98EPDMryaXnPY9Zq8nf.1&omn=89320113562

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | USU Libraries | More Info

Nov

Ecology Center Discussion with Dr. Matthew McCary

Panel Discussion/Presentation

The Ecology Center is honored to host Dr. Matthew McCary from the Department of Biosciences at Rice University for a moderated discussion led by Andrew Kulmatiski.
From Dr. McCary:
“My research examines the fundamental drivers and constraints of soil biodiversity, specifically how diversity relates to food web dynamics, community and ecosystem responses to environmental disturbances, and the feedback loops between food webs and ecosystem functioning. There are three major questions I investigate: (1) how do invasive species change soil biodiversity and associated ecosystem health? (2) What are the impacts of urbanization on ecosystem and community processes? (3) How does ecosystem structure affect food web responses to changes in resource availability? To address these questions, I use an integrative approach that includes observational and experimental studies, ecological modeling, and molecular techniques.”

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Life Sciences Building | More Info

Nov

Science Unwrapped: AI is an Astounding Innovation, but Can We Trust It?

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Science Unwrapped's Fall 2024 "Joining Forces" series continues Friday, Nov. 15, with data scientist John Lawson, who presents "A.I. is an Astounding Innovation, but Can We Trust It?" at 7 p.m. in the Eccles Science Learning Center on campus. All ages are welcome and admission is free. Hands-on learning activities and refreshments follow the talk. Artificial intelligence – AI – captures our imaginations with its rocketing innovation and surging accessibility. AI-generated text, video, images and voices seem like magic, yet can also be a wolf in sheep’s clothing with incorrect and misleading information. How do we harness this amazing tool, while curbing potential harm? Data scientist John Lawson, who uses AI to predict weather hazards, explores what it means, and the diverse skills, knowledge and precautions needed, to create trustworthy AI.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Eccles Science Learning Center Auditorium | More Info

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