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SUMMARY:Machines & Methods: AI for Research
DESCRIPTION:The Biggio Center and the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment are excited to host Machines & Methods: AI for Research on Thursday\, October 9\, 2025. This one-day\, hybrid event is designed to give Auburn faculty and researchers a practical understanding of artificial intelligence\, its applications across disciplines\, and its implications for research integrity and collaboration. \nMachines & Methods: AI for Research \n7:45 – 8:30 AM\nCheck-in\, Breakfast & Networking \n8:30 – 8:45 AM\nWelcome & Opening Remarks \n8:45 – 9:45 AM\nAI 101: What Every Researcher Should Know \n9:45 – 11:15 AM\nCore AI Principles: LLMs\, Generative AI (Diffusion\, GANs\, VAEs) \n11:15 – 11:30 AM\nMorning session Q & A (Mell 3546 open for relaxation) \n11:30 AM – 1:00 PM  \nNetworking Lunch \n1:00 – 2:00 PM\nPractical AI Tools for Research \n2:00 – 3:00 PM\nUse Cases Across Disciplines \n3:00 – 3:15 PM\nBreak (Mell 3546 open for relaxation) \n3:15 – 4:00 PM\nEthics\, Integrity\, and Trust in AI \n4:00 – 4:45 PM\nCollaborative Session: Developing Joint Research Proposals \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Jiaqi Gong is the Director of the Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (ALAAI) and an Associate Professor of Computer Science at The University of Alabama. A recognized leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning\, Dr. Gong’s research drives interdisciplinary innovation at the intersection of ubiquitous computing\, large-scale data science\, and human-AI collaboration. His work spans the design of intelligent sensor systems\, human-robot teaming\, and the application of AI to real-world challenges in public health\, education\, and environmental resilience. Dr. Gong’s contributions extend beyond academia\, shaping the broader societal impact of AI and setting new standards for translational research and ethical innovation. \nhttps://biggio.auburn.edu/events/machines-and-methods \nRegistration link: aub.ie/machines_methods \nThursday\, October 9\, 2025 (Fall Break)\nMell 2550 (Main Event) | Mell 3546 (Relaxation Room)\nExpected Attendance: 80–100 | Hybrid Event (See registration link for information about remote viewing.)
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/machines-methods-ai-for-research/
LOCATION:Mell Classroom Building (2550 and 3546)\, Ralph Brown Draughon Library\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T163000
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SUMMARY:2025 CFWE Seminar Series — Tucker Stonecypher
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Tucker Stonecypher\, The Westervelt Company\, Ecological Services \nTITLE: Isolated Wetland Restoration\, Herpetology\, Fire Ecology \nABSTRACT: TBA \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: TBA \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Tim Shearman at tms0122@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-tucker-stonecyphe/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T170051
CREATED:20250903T170633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T170234Z
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SUMMARY:2025 CFWE Seminar Series — Sougata Bardhan
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Sougata Bardhan\, Tennessee State University \nTITLE: Agroforestry for Economic and Ecological Sustainability \nABSTRACT: TBA \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: TBA \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Ajay Sharma at azs0365@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-sougata-bardhan/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T163000
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CREATED:20250903T170831Z
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SUMMARY:2025 CFWE Seminar Series — William Harris
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: William Harris\, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum \nTITLE: FDR’s Environmental Stewardship: At Hyde Park and Beyond \nABSTRACT: TBA \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: TBA \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Jim Noles at jln0034@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-william-harris/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T163000
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SUMMARY:2025 CFWE Seminar Series — Morgan Varner
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Morgan Varner\, Tall Timbers Research Station \nTITLE: Surviving the Flame: How Plant Traits Enable Survival in Fire-prone Ecosystems \nABSTRACT: TBA \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: TBA \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Tim Shearman at tms0122@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-morgan-varner/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T170051
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T170326Z
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SUMMARY:2025 CFWE Seminar Series — Amanda Vincente-Santos
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Amanda Vincente-Santos\, University of Oklahoma \nTITLE: Bat Disease Ecology \nABSTRACT: TBA \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: TBA \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Molly Simonis at mcs0252@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-amanda-vincente-santos/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T170051
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T170341Z
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SUMMARY:2025 CFWE Seminar Series — Ryan Sharp
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Ryan Sharp\, University of Tennessee \nTITLE: Reliably Unreliable: If a Visitor Walks in the Woods and No One is There to Count Them\, Do They Exist? \nABSTRACT: TBA \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: TBA \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Michael Brunson at mmb0196@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-ryan-sharp/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T170051
CREATED:20260114T180420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T185844Z
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SUMMARY:2026 CFWE Seminar Series Featuring Aaron Shafer
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Aaron Shafer\, Trent University \nTITLE: A [genomic] history of deer \nABSTRACT: Genomic data has allowed for reconstructing speciation and demographic history of populations  North American deer (Odocoileus) while now wide-spread\, were once extirpated from the majority of their range. Using whole-genome sequencing data I present their dynamic history that shows no ancestral gene flow between recognized species\, despite contemporary hybridization. I will also show the apparent impact of human intervention and over-harvest on genomic diversity and genetic health. Lastly\, I will show how genomic tools can be used to identify the genes\, and estimate the heritability\, of key phenotypic traits that are of interest to management and conservation. \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: TBA \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Stephen Ditchkoff at ditchss@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-ryan-sharp-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T170051
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SUMMARY:2026 CFWE Seminar Series — Raymond Iglay
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Raymond Iglay\, Mississippi State University \nTITLE: Lessons learned during chaos \nABSTRACT: Who am I and how did I get here? No\, Dr. Iglay is not that old\, but he is ready to reflect on the lessons learned\, the research foundations built\, and the future research and teaching directions he envisions during an engaging 45-minute journey. \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Raymond Iglay\, Certified Wildlife Biologist®\, is an Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology in the Department of Wildlife\, Fisheries\, and Aquaculture at Mississippi State University (MSU)\, Graduate Program Coordinator\, faculty liaison for the Wildlife Services National Training Academy\, and Fellow of The Wildlife Society (TWS). Dr. Iglay received a dual B.S. degree in Wildlife Conservation and Entomology with Distinction from the University of Delaware in 2003\, and a M.S. in Wildlife Science and Ph.D. in Forest Resources from MSU in 2007 and 2010\, respectively. His research focuses on practical\, science-based approaches to restoration\, damage mitigation\, and emerging technologies in wildlife management. Dr. Iglay teaches three courses and volunteers often for TWS-related activities. He currently serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of SEAFWA. Outside of work\, he enjoys spending time with his two children and wife in Starkville\, MS\, as well as playing music\, outdoor recreation\, and reading. \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Darcey Gans at dag0061@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-ryan-sharp-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T170051
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T202459Z
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SUMMARY:2026 CFWE Seminar Series — Simone Domingue
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Simone Domingue\, Tulane University \nTITLE: Coastal Resilience \nABSTRACT: TBA \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: TBA \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Matthew Jurjonas at mdj0048@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-ryan-sharp-2-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T170051
CREATED:20260114T181702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190254Z
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SUMMARY:2026 CFWE Seminar Series Featuring Calandra Stanley
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Calandra Stanley\, Georgetown University \nTITLE: Harnessing knowledge of movement behavior to address gaps in the full annual cycle ecology of migratory birds \nABSTRACT: TBA \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: TBA \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Jonathon Valente at jjv0016@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-ryan-sharp-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T163000
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SUMMARY:2026 Emmett & ViAnn Thompson Lecture in Forest Economics and Policy
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \nThe College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment’s Emmett & ViAnn Thompson Lecture in Forest Economics and Policy will proudly present the 2026 Thompson Distinguished Lecturer Cade Warner\, president and CEO of The Westervelt Company\, on Wednesday\, February 25\, at 2 p.m. at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center located at 241 S. College Street in Auburn\, Ala. A reception will follow at 3:30 p.m. \nThis lecture series in forest economics and policy was established in the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment by the college’s founding dean\, Emmett F. Thompson\, and his wife\, ViAnn. The annual series was created to enrich its academic programs with speakers of national and international acclaim who possess expertise in forestry and natural resources with a focus on forest economics and policy. \nLecture Title \nIt Pays to Be Different: The History and Future of One of America’s Most Enduring Forest Products Family Firms \nAbstract \nCade Warner\, president and CEO of The Westervelt Company\, will present a strategic overview of the Alabama forest products industry through the lens of a 140-year-old family-owned enterprise. This lecture will explore how The Westervelt Company has sustained long-term success by embracing differentiation\, innovation\, sustainability and disciplined leadership across generations. \nAttendees will gain insight into the company’s historical evolution\, current operational model and forward-looking strategy for navigating market volatility\, regulatory shifts and environmental imperatives. Warner will discuss how Westervelt balances the complex dynamics of family ownership\, industry trends\, economic pressures and stakeholder engagement while managing a diverse portfolio of operating entities. \nThe lecture will also cover Warner’s outlook on timberland and forest products markets\, including key opportunities and risks shaped by policy\, consumer behavior and global sustainability movements. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of strategic resilience\, stakeholder alignment and the unique challenges of leading a legacy business in a modern economy. \nBiography \nA native of Tuscaloosa\, Alabama\, Cade Warner is the president and CEO of The Westervelt Company. He received a bachelor’s degree in commerce and business administration from the University of Alabama\, a master’s in business administration from the University of Alabama and a master’s degree in forest resources with a specialization in forest business from the University of Georgia. In addition\, he is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)\, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®) and Financial and Modeling Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) professional designations. \nPrior to becoming CEO\, Warner’s experience included his role as chief operating officer\, where he was responsible for the five business operations of The Westervelt Company – Forest Resources\, Wood Products\, Ecological Services\, Real Estate and New Zealand\, as well as Business Development and Information Services. He also served as chief sustainability officer\, where he was responsible for leading sustainability efforts across the organization\, as well as having responsibility for Westervelt Ecological Services\, Westervelt New Zealand and Westervelt Real Estate businesses. Warner previously served as director of business development and improvement\, where he was responsible for the company’s strategic planning\, business development and business improvement functions\, and as the continuous improvement manager\, where he oversaw the development and implementation of the company’s continuous improvement program\, Growing Excellence. \nWarner has been\, and continues to be\, involved with many community leadership groups\, including the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors\, Leadership Tuscaloosa\, Leadership Alabama\, United Way of West Alabama’s Young Leadership Society\, Rotary International and the Tuscaloosa Rotary Foundation Board. In addition\, Warner also directly supports the industry through board positions on the Wood Products Council | WoodWorks\, American Wood Council\, National Alliance of Forest Owners\, Alabama Wildlife Federation\, World Forestry Center\, University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business Board of Visitors\, University of Georgia Harley Langdale\, Jr. Center for Forest Business and the Alabama Productivity Center. \nWarner and his wife\, April\, have two children and enjoy spending their time traveling and being outside. \nEvent Details:\nAuburn University faculty\, staff\, students\, alumni\, industry professionals and others interested in the important role that forests and the forest products industry play in our lives are invited to attend the lecture and reception to be held at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Auditorium and Legacy Ballroom. Admission is complimentary. \nAttendee parking is available adjacent to the conference center in the Auburn University South College Parking Deck. For more information\, contact Marc Walley\, chair of the planning committee\, at mwalley@forestinvest.com.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2026-emmett-viann-thompson-lecture-in-forest-econonics-and-policy/
LOCATION:The Auburn Hotel & Dixon Conference Center\, 241 S College S\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T170051
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SUMMARY:2026 CFWE Seminar Series Featuring Luyu Liu
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Luyu Liu\, Auburn University \nTITLE: Moving Through Heat: Mitigating Heat Exposure with Microclimate Simulation and Mobility Big Data \nABSTRACT: TBA \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: TBA \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Zutao Ouyang at zzy0066@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-ryan-sharp-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T170051
CREATED:20260114T182211Z
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SUMMARY:2026 CFWE Seminar Series — Carissa Wonka
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Carissa Wonka\, University of Florida \nTITLE: Process‑Based Restoration in Action: Linking Fire Behavior to Multitrophic Ecological Effects for Resilient Landscapes \nABSTRACT: This seminar presents research on process-based restoration that integrates high-resolution fire behavior data with plant functional traits and multitrophic responses. By linking trait-mediated plant persistence and cross-trophic effects to measured fire behavior\, the work identifies restoration strategies centered on mechanisms that foster long-term resilience and self-sustaining ecosystems—rather than simply recreating ecosystems that resemble historical conditions. \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:Dr. Carissa Wonka is an Assistant Professor of Forest Management at the University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education Center. She holds a Ph.D. in Ecosystem Science and a J.D. in Environmental Policy. Her research bridges biophysical ecology with social and legal frameworks to advance land management practices. Specifically\, her work focuses on restoring ecosystem processes\, such as natural disturbance regimes\, to strengthen the resilience of terrestrial ecosystems to global change stressors and improve resistance to invasive species. \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Heather Alexander at hda0010@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-ryan-sharp-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Sheldon Shi | 2026 CFWE Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Sheldon Shi\, University of North Texas \nTITLE: Self-flow wood preservative treatment \nABSTRACT: TBA \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: TBA \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Yucheng Peng at yzp0027@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-ryan-sharp-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Tiger Giving Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nTiger Giving Day is Auburn University’s 24-hour online fundraising event\nfocused on changing lives on campus\, in our communities\, and across the state.\nOn March 25\, make your gift and make change happen.\nSupport CFWE’s impactful projects this Tiger Giving Day!\n\nProtect Alabama’s Black Bear Population\nAuburn’s College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment will use GPS‑enabled collar cameras to study southern Alabama’s vulnerable black bear population\, capturing first‑of‑its‑kind video insights into maternal behavior and cub survival without disturbing the animals. This innovative research also provides Auburn students with field experience\, building practical skills that prepare them for careers in natural resource management and conservation. \nOn Tiger Giving Day\, the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment is raising $20\,000 to purchase GPS collar cameras that will be placed on southern Alabama black bears for vital research of this vulnerable animal population in our state. In addition to enhancing black bear conservation efforts\, this technology will create impactful experiential learning for Auburn students. \nThe southern Alabama black bear is one of the smallest and most at-risk animal populations in North America\, and recent research shows an unusually low cub survival rate. To better understand the causes of these survival issues\, we will deploy GPS-enabled camera collars on female bears within the population. These collars capture short videos and pictures from the bear’s perspective throughout winter denning\, all without disturbing the bears! \nThis first-of-its-kind approach will provide new insights into maternal behavior and cub development\, helping us guide management and conservation efforts. This project also creates valuable field experiences for Auburn students. Through summer practicum and volunteer opportunities\, students assist with field research and data collection. \nThese experiences build real-world skills that make students more competitive for future natural resource careers. With your help\, we can protect Alabama’s black bears and empower the next generation of wildlife professionals. \n \nLaunch Forestry Drone Learning at Auburn\nAuburn’s College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment will integrate a multispectral teaching drone and professional analysis software into coursework\, giving students hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge tools used to assess forest health\, monitor wildlife habitats\, and inform natural resource management decisions. By embedding drone‑based learning into the curriculum\, the college will provide meaningful experiential opportunities that strengthen students’ technical skills\, confidence\, and career readiness. \nThis Tiger Giving Day\, the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) is raising $11\,000 to take student learning to new heights by bringing innovative drone technology into the classroom and the field. With funds raised\, we will purchase a multispectral teaching drone and professional data analysis software. These powerful tools will be integrated into courses across CFWE majors\, giving students hands-on experience with technology that is rapidly transforming forestry\, wildlife conservation and natural resource management. \nUnlike standard cameras\, multispectral sensors collect data that can’t be seen with the human eye. Students can use this information to assess forest health\, track vegetation growth\, detect plant stress\, monitor wildlife habitats and make better informed management decisions. This kind of real-world data collection and analysis is increasingly relied upon by industry professionals. And now\, our students will be able to learn it firsthand. \nEmbedding drone-based learning into coursework creates meaningful opportunities that go beyond textbooks and lectures. Students will graduate with practical market-aligned skills that will strengthen their career readiness and help them stand out in a competitive job market. By supporting this project\, you are advancing CFWE’s commitment to innovative\, technology-driven education and putting state-of-the-art tools directly into student hands — expanding their skills\, confidence and career opportunities. \n \nVisit TigerGiving.org to support these impactful projects on March 25!
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/tiger-giving-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:2026 CFWE Seminar Series — Bill Lynn
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Bill Lynn\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service \nTITLE: My years as a Wildlife Biologist. Case Study: The Alabama beach mouse. Experiences\, lessons\, and Dr. Mirarchi was right. \nABSTRACT: Bill Lynn will present his experiences as a biologist working with landowners\, local governments\, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and management of an endangered species\, the Alabama beach mouse. \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:Bill Lynn is a Certified Wildlife Biologist.  He has work for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for 17 years.  He has also worked for St. Joe Timberlands\, and various Ecological Consulting Firms. Mr. Lynn is an alumnus of the Auburn University College of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences. \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Sinka Abubakar at sza0209@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-ryan-sharp-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T153000
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SUMMARY:2026 CFWE Seminar Series — Jimmy Taylor
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Jimmy Taylor\, USDA APHIS \nTITLE: Leadership in the Natural Resources Professions \nABSTRACT: Leadership\, in its basic form\, is the act of controlling a group or organization. However\, leadership is much more nuanced and should not be confused with title\, rank\, or authority. In fact\, the most successful programs and organizations have leaders at all levels. Few college curricula\, including natural resources disciplines like forestry and wildlife\, teach leadership. Rather\, it’s assumed individuals learn leadership skills on their own\, through on-the-job training\, or not at all. This seminar will contrast leadership with other descriptors like management and supervision\, as well as describe different leadership styles. The presentation will include a historical roadmap of Wildlife Services\, the federal program of which the speaker is employed\, with examples of leaders past and present. \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Jimmy Taylor began his federal career as a research wildlife biologist with the Wildlife Services\, National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) in 2002. He currently serves as an assistant director for the NWRC at their headquarters in Fort Collins\, Colorado. There he provides leadership\, guidance\, and supervision to 9 supervisory research project leaders conducting research in the areas of aquaculture protection\, aviation safety and risk management\, chronic wasting disease\, feral swine management\, food safety and wildlife pathogens\, predator ecology\, rabies\, rodent management\, and wildlife diseases. \nDr. Taylor is a three-time alumnus of Mississippi State University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in forestry with a wildlife management option in 1992\, a master’s degree in wildlife science in 1996\, and a Ph.D. in forest resources with an emphasis in wildlife in 2001. He has been a member of The Wildlife Society for over 30 years and held numerous elected positions. Dr. Taylor also served in the Army National Guard and US Army Reserve as an armor officer\, retiring at the rank of lieutenant colonel in 2010 with 23 years of service. He is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Mark Smith at mds0007@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-ryan-sharp-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T140000
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SUMMARY:Weaver Lecture & Reception\, Matthew Betts
DESCRIPTION:  \nMatthew Betts\, the Ruth Spaniol Chair of Natural Resources Conservation in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University \nThe Auburn University Weaver Lecture Series will present a talk by Matthew Betts\, the Ruth Spaniol Chair of Natural Resources Conservation in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University\, on Thursday\, April 9\, at 2 p.m. at the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE).  \nSummarizing 18 years of research\, Betts’ lecture titled “Can we have our cake and eat it too? Conserving forest biodiversity in an age of humans.” will examine how forest management affects biodiversity across local\, landscape and global scales. Further\, Betts will address the broader question of how to satisfy global wood demand at the least cost to biodiversity and the climate.   \nThe Weaver Lecture Series was established in 1996 through an endowment provided by Earl H. and Sandra H. Weaver. The series brings individuals with expertise in forestry\, wildlife\, and the environment to the Auburn University campus to enhance the college’s academic programs through public lectures and interaction with faculty and students. \nThe lecture is open to the public and will take place on Thursday\, April 9\, at 2 p.m. at the Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building at Auburn University. A reception will be held immediately following the lecture at 3 p.m. Pre-registration is not required for attendance.  \nTitle: Can we have our cake and eat it too? Conserving forest biodiversity in an age of humans. \nAbstract: Betts will summarize 18 years of research focused on how managing forests affects biodiversity across local\, landscape and global scales. He will address the broader question of how to satisfy global wood demand with the least cost to biodiversity and the climate. Specifically\, he will describe (1) his lab’s 15-year experiment focused on intensive forest management\, timber production and biodiversity\, (2) their long-term study on the role of forest structure (particularly old growth) in dampening the effects of climate change on bird populations\, and (3) the influence of forest loss and fragmentation on tropical biodiversity. This will be a participatory talk that requires some audience involvement. \nSpeaker Biography: Matthew Betts is a professor of wildlife and forest ecology in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University\, where he has taught both undergraduates and graduates about forest biodiversity and management for 15 years. He has a Bachelor of Science and a doctorate from the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management at the University of New Brunswick in Canada\, and a postdoc (Biological Sciences) from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. His research focuses on plant and animal responses to forest management activities at local\, regional and global scales. He is the lead investigator for the Oregon Intensive Forest Management Project\, lead scientist for the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Program and the director of the Oregon State University Forest Biodiversity Research Network. He is the author of over 150 peer-reviewed publications (including in the journals Science and Nature)\, and his work has been profiled in the New York Times\, Washington Post\, National Public Radio\, CBC\, National Geographic and Scientific American. His work is primarily funded by the National Institute for Food and Agriculture and the National Science Foundation. \n 
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/weaver-lecture-matthew-betts/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:2026 CFWE Seminar Series — Nitin Singh
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Nitin Singh\, Auburn University \nTITLE: Unraveling the causal influences of drought and crop production on groundwater levels across the contiguous United States \nABSTRACT: TBA \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: TBA \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Sanjiv Kumar at szk0139@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-ryan-sharp-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T153000
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SUMMARY:2026 CFWE Seminar Series — Gavin McNicol
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Gavin McNicol\, University of Illinois Chicago \nTITLE: Wetlands \nABSTRACT: TBA \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: TBA \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. To receive announcements about future seminars\, request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host Zutao Ouyang at zzy0066@auburn.edu if you would like to request a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2025-cfwe-seminar-series-ryan-sharp-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 2217\, 3301 SFWS BUILDING\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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