Upcoming Events
Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Wrangling spatial data
Workshop/Training
The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.
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
Ecology Center Seminar: Dr. Matthew McCary
Conference/Seminar
The Ecology Center is honored to host Dr. Matthew McCary from the Department of Biosciences at Rice University.
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.”
Reception to follow.
QCNR Grad Student Trivia Night @ The Owl!
Social/Networking
Join the QCNR Social Committee at The Owl this Wednesday for their weekly trivia night! Create a team with folks in your department and compete against other departments!
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.”
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
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.
USU Forestry Club Holiday Tree Harvest
Student Activities
Join the USU Forestry Club in harvesting holiday trees for a club fundraiser. the club will provide transportation. Dress in warm clothes.
Geosciences Speaker Series: Dr. Janice Brahney
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Janice Brahney, from USU WATS, will present on environmental toxicology.
Wildland Fire Club: "Only the Brave" Movie screening
Student Activities
Fire Club event showing "Only the Brave" about the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots that died in the Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona in 2013. Mental Health panel to follow showing of the movie. Popcorn provided!
USU Environment & Climate Justice Research Cluster - Lunch & Brainstorm
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Lunch & Brainstorm - Faculty and graduate students from any USU colleges/programs are invited to join us to discuss what a new environment & climate justice research cluster at USU could look like.
MS Defense: Rachel Clarke
Conference/Seminar
MS Defense
Wildlife Society Bingo Night
Student Activities
Join us as we play Wildlife themed bingo for the chance to win some fun prizes. It will be on November 19th @630 pm in NR 217. It should be a really fun time so come out and see us! RSVP at the link.
Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Visualizing spatial data
Workshop/Training
The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.
Kit Fox Research Presentation
Panel Discussion/Presentation
USU Eastern, WILD 2400: Wildland Resources Techniques class will present their final research presentation at the Price Office of the Bureau of Land Management, BLM on Thursday, Nov. 21st from 9am-11am. Students in the Wildlife Ecology and Management major at USU Eastern will lead a group presentation. Students in this Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) and Research, Scholarship, & Creative Inquiry Intensive (RSCI) designated course will present their findings of a CURE (Classroom Undergraduate Research Experience). Students have used game cameras to document kit foxes, Vulpes macrotis, in Emery County, Utah. For addition details reach out to Sunshine Brosi, sunshine.brosi@usu.edu
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
USU Physics November Demo Show
Special Event
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to the 2024 USU Physics November Demo Show. This year's theme is "The Physics of Phase Transitions." Admission is free! USU physicist James Coburn will offer exciting demonstrations of freezing, boiling, melting and condensing. Demos will include making liquid air, making solid air, crushing a 55-gallon drum and making an ice bomb! USU's Department of Physics is pleased to offer this super-fun learning event to the Cache Valley community.
Nominations Close for QCNR Awards
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
It’s time to nominate your fellow QCNR community members for our annual awards! The QCNR community recognizes excellence in many different areas of our academic and work lives, including teaching and learning, mentoring and research, service and support. Thank you for taking the time to identify students, faculty, and staff deserving of extra recognition this year. Any student, staff, or faculty member affiliated with QCNR may submit one set of nominations. All nominations require a brief statement of support. Please refer to the list of awards here. When you are ready to nominate, please fill out the form here: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ZPmluq1Y192UnA The deadline for nominations is Monday, Nov. 25. Thank you for helping us recognize our colleagues and students for the great work they do!
ENVS Departmental Meeting
Meeting
ENVS Departmental Meeting
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
QCNR Mid-Morning Mingle
Social/Networking
Eat a free bagel, sip a free hot beverage of choice, and get some face-to-face with your QCNR community. Please bring your own mug if possible!
Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Custom functions
Workshop/Training
The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.
Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative’s Quarterly CONNECTIONS
Conference/Seminar
TODAY’s TOPIC: Cultural Connections with the Night Sky People connect with the night sky in many ways. In this session, we will discuss how our experiences and culture shape our relationship, our values, and perspectives towards dark night skies. Our guest speakers include Ben Rupert, Cultural Specialist and Destination Development Lead for Nevada's Indian Territory, and Ravis Henry, Park Interpretive Ranger, with the National Park Service, Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The Quarterly CONNECTIONS include a series of interactive virtual meetings focused on ways to minimize light pollution and support the preservation and promotion of naturally dark night skies. Registration is free but required in advance: https://extension.usu.edu/iort/cp-darkskies/quarterly-connections.
Ecology Center Seminar Series: Dr. Xiaofeng Xu
Conference/Seminar
The Ecology Center is honored to host Dr. Xiaofeng Xu, Principle Investigator of the Ecological Modeling and Integration Lab within the Biology Department at San Diego State University.
Dr. Xiaofeng Xu is a global change ecologist with a strong quantitative skill for ecological research. His major research interests are investigations of terrestrial biogeochemistry–climate feedback with a data-model integration approach. He is currently focusing on microbial macroecology and applications of ecological and evolutionary theories to understanding microbial contributions to carbon cycle and greenhouse gas flux in an Earth system modelling framework.
USU Libraries: Fall Student Research Symposium
Panel Discussion/Presentation
The Fall Student Research Symposium is USU’s non-competitive celebration of undergraduate research and creative work. Held each December, students from every discipline share poster or oral presentations to the broader public.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
Lunch Gathering
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
ENVS Departmental Meeting
Meeting
ENVS Departmental Meeting
Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Machine learning methods
Workshop/Training
The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
Lunch Gathering
EcoLunch
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Join us in NR 204 every Friday at noon for free pizza and conversations about various topics in ecology! Anyone is welcome regardless of background or experience, and topics range from discussions about specific scientific processes to broader questions on how ecology interfaces with society and politics. Come for the pizza, stay for the conversation (or more pizza, your choice). If you have a topic you would like to put forward or lead a conversation on, email us at either roland.q.eckhart@usu.edu or will.harrod@usu.edu and let us know! We are always looking for people interested in leading discussions or proposing subjects.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
Lunch Gathering
USU Spring STEM Career Fair
Fair/Festival
The USU STEM Career Fair is open to all majors but is targeted towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics majors. This event is a great opportunity for both local and national companies to recruit our amazing USU students and alumni for open roles. Industries represented include: Engineering, Healthcare, Construction, Environmental, Technology, Energy, Landscape Architecture, Consulting and Government.
Research on Capitol Hill
Exhibition
Research on Capitol Hill (ROCH) is an annual celebration of undergraduate research and creative pursuits. Students have the opportunity to show policy-makers how innovative and impactful their research is and how important the state’s support is to continue conducting such exciting work. From projects on drought-tolerant plants to performance anxiety, self-charging car batteries to social media trends, our students will have meaningful conversations with potential for significant impact on the state. If you are interested in presenting at a future ROCH event, check back when the application cycle opens in October 2024.
USU Spring Career and Internship Fair
Fair/Festival
Career fairs are the primary stage for students to actually get a job. This event is geared toward all students interested in pursuing a career in any field. Register early and let the employers know you are coming. They are excited to meet our amazing Aggie students. Register early and take a look at our growing list of employers that will be attending and ready to hire our students. Come interview-ready with your resume for possible on-the-spot interview or call-back. Maybe you are not actively searching right now. Our career fairs provide the perfect opportunity to network and interact with various experienced professionals from several different industries. Come learn from them. Find out what employers are looking for. Find out what new skills you want and need to keep up with industry trends. Learn more about yourself. Don’t wait until the last minute to think about your future. Start preparing now, your future career could be found at this fair.
Natural Resources Week 2024
Special Event
Natural Resources Week 2024
WiSTEM Presents: Decompression through Dance
Recreation
The WiSTEM (Women in STEM) group is hosting a dance class that will help to shake off the stress of the semester. This event is for all people of all levels--no experience required. Come learn how to perform bhangra! Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Refreshments will be served. Our group aims to bring together women (and all people) in STEM interested in building a community of scholars from USU faculty, graduate and undergraduate students
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