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The Connection Between Industrial Agriculture and Pandemics - LivestreamIn this presentation, evolutionary biologist Rob Wallace, Agroecology and Rural Economics Research Corps, will present findings from his research on the evolution and spread of influenzas and other pathogens, and the strong connection between global industrial agriculture and global outbreaks.See weblink for Zoom information.
Where: Cost: Free
How and Why We Control Invasives in the Park - Talk and Field Workshop! - CANCELEDJoin Chrissy Sullivan (Natural Resource Specialist, Tennessee Valley) for this informative and interesting class on something we should all be aware of: the threats posed to the parks by invasive plants. Learn results of research within the park showing negative effects to habitat value when non-native invasive plants are introduced, ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Donations encouraged
On the Frontline: Care Workers and the Pandemic - LivestreamThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, care workers, particularly those who work in homes and long-term care residential facilities, have faced some of the biggest challenges among frontline workers during the 2-month crisis. One the one hand, many of the care workers who work in homes have lost their jobs or had ...
Jasmine Hain is currently engaged in the graduate MS program in biological sciences at California State University East Bay, and has been involved in the lab of Dr. Brian Perry for the past four years. Her current area of research explores the endophytic fungal populations of California native coastal plants. ...
Where: Cost: Free
Open Problems for Robots in Surgery and Healthcare - LivestreamThe COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the global demand for robots that can assist in surgery and healthcare. This 4-hour symposium focuses on recent advances and open problems in robot-assisted telesurgery and telemedicine and the needs for new research and development. The zoom format will encourage active dialogue among faculty, students, ...
