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SUMMARY:2024 Fall Seminar Series — Susan Loeb
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Susan Loeb\, Southern Research Station\, U.S. Forest Service\, Clemson \nTITLE: Challenges in Managing a Wide-Ranging “Endangered” Species in the Southeast  \nABSTRACT: Tricolored bat populations in eastern North America have been greatly impacted by white-nose syndrome (WNS)\, a deadly fungal disease that infects bats when they are in their cold winter hibernacula. Consequently\, this species is likely to be listed as threatened or endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. However\, many parts of the Southeast are WNS-free. This talk will discuss research conducted by the Clemson Bat Lab to understand tricolored bats’ responses and potential responses to this disease throughout the Southeast and discuss possible management strategies. \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: Susan Loeb has been a Research Ecologist with the US Forest Service\, Southern Research Station and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson University since 1988.  She received her B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford University and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ecology at University of California\, Davis. For the past 25 years she has been studying the ecology of Southeastern bats\, focusing on TES species\, effects of forest management and other disturbances on bats\, responses of bats to white-nose syndrome\, and developing and testing monitoring programs for bats\, including the development of the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat). \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Fall Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/fall-2024-seminar-series-wenwu-tang-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, Room 1223
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:The Sustainable Future of CLT in the South: Grow. Design. Build. Conference
DESCRIPTION:Auburn\, Ala. AU CFWE KPNC Environmental Education Building. \nCross-laminated timber (CLT) is a burgeoning industry in the southern United States\, capitalizing on the abundant presence of southern pine and other softwoods found in the region. The use of CLT offers a myriad of economic and environmental advantages across various sectors of the supply chain\, benefiting stakeholders ranging from landowners and foresters to developers\, contractors\, architects\, and engineers. \nDiscover more about this innovative material and other sustainable mass timber products at the Auburn University-hosted CLT conference\, “The Sustainable Future of CLT in the South: Grow. Design. Build.” taking place from October 7 – 9\, 2024\, in Auburn\, Alabama. This exclusive three-day event to be held at The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center\, will showcase distinguished experts in forestry\, building sciences\, engineering\, architecture\, and design. \nConference discussions will delve into the latest CLT research\, trends\, and developments specific to the South. Session tracks will cater to the diverse interests of various audiences\, including designers\, builders\, contractors\, forestry professionals\, academics\, landowners\, manufacturers\, and suppliers. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to be part of the movement shaping the future of construction and sustainability in the South. Register today and secure your place at the forefront of CLT innovation! \nAs part of their registration or as a standalone option\, attendees may also exhibit or sponsor various aspects of the conference\, including a keynote speaker\, student\, or reception/meal. To secure an exhibit space or sponsorship opportunity\, visit cfwe.auburn.edu/clt-conference and click on the secure payment link associated with each option. In addition to the valuable recognition opportunities\, sponsorship provides a vehicle for industry partners to actively support the conference\, ensuring its success and overall impact. \nAccommodations and group room discounts are available at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. Located in the heart of Auburn University’s majestic campus\, this newly renovated hotel offers easy access to the entertainment of downtown Auburn\, the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National\, and historic Opelika. Take advantage of the group room rate by calling  334-821-8200 and mentioning the “CLT Conference” or book online. \nPresented by the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment in collaboration with Auburn University’s Mass Timber Collaborative\, a partnership of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering\, the College of Architecture Design and Construction\, and the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/the-sustainable-future-of-clt-in-the-south-grow-design-build-conference/
LOCATION:The Auburn Hotel & Dixon Conference Center\, 241 S College S\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Adam Maggard":MAILTO:adm0074@auburn.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T120000
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SUMMARY:2024 Fall Seminar Series — Carlos Silva
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Carlos Silva\, School of Forest\, Fisheries\, and Geomatic Sciences\, University of Florida \nTITLE: AI and RS applications in forest disturbances and recovery \nABSTRACT: This talk will provide an overview of LiDAR technology in forestry applications\, highlighting use of LiDAR and AI to monitor forest structure\, disturbances\, and recovery. \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: Carlos Alberto Silva is an Assistant Professor of Quantitative Forest Science in the School of Forest\, Fisheries\, and Geomatics Sciences at the University of Florida\, where he directs the Forest Biometrics and Remote Sensing Lab (SilvaLab). His research focuses on understanding how forest ecosystems change over time due to natural and anthropogenic disturbances. Previously\, Dr. Silva worked as a research scientist at the University of Maryland\, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory\, and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. His core research involves developing statistical frameworks and cutting-edge open-source tools\, such as rGEDI\, TreeTop\, rLiDAR\, ForestGapR\, and ICESat2VegR\, for remote sensing data processing and forest resource monitoring. He is particularly interested in utilizing LiDAR data from airborne (ALS)\, terrestrial (TLS)\, and satellite platforms (e.g.\, GEDI\, ICESat-2)\, in combination with optical and SAR imagery\, and AI\, to address ecological questions related to forest ecosystem structure\, function\, and composition dynamics at various spatial scales.  \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Fall Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/fall-2024-seminar-series-wenwu-tang-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, Room 1223
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T130000
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SUMMARY:CFWE Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:The College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment will host its annual Career Fair on Oct 1 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. All those interested in exploring internships and full-time opportunities are strongly encouraged to attend! \n\n\n\nWhat to expect:\n\nMeet potential employers and learn about their organizations.\nExplore careers in the fields of forestry\, wildlife sciences\, sustainable biomaterials and packaging\, geospatial informatics\, parks and recreation management\, and natural resources.\nApply for jobs and internships.\nDiscover what will make you most competitive in the market.\n\n\n\nDress professionally and bring copies of your resume to the event! Stay tuned for upcoming events that help ensure both you and your resume are fully prepared.\n\n\nTo register\, visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/42266
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2024-cfwe-career-fair/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849
CATEGORIES:CFWE Student Event,Events,Main Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brooke Martin":MAILTO:bmm0089@auburn.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T120000
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SUMMARY:2024 Fall Seminar Series — Patricia Hartman
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Patricia Hartman\, Biology\, Forestry and Wildlife Sciences\, and Math Librarian\, Auburn University Libraries \nTITLE: Open access and data archiving mandates \nABSTRACT: Open access publications give scholars worldwide an opportunity to access cutting-edge research\, while also benefiting the authors by making their work read more widely and cited more often. However\, these benefits often come at a high price\, with article processing charges regularly in excess of $2000. New policy mandates requiring all federally funded research be freely\, immediately available to the public further complicate matters\, and the logistics of how these policies will be implemented are still unclear. This presentation will focus on current models of open access publishing in the academic journal world\, along with copyright options\, open access policies for journals in relevant fields\, and publisher agreements the Libraries has in place to support AU researchers. \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: Patricia Hartman is an Associate Professor at Auburn University Libraries\, where she has served as the Subject Librarian for the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment as well as the Departments of Biological Sciences and Mathematics since 2013. Additionally\, she specializes in scholarly communications issues related to open access\, scholarly identity and federal funding mandates. Patricia received master’s degrees in Forestry and Wildlife and in Library and Information Science from the University of Kentucky.  \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Fall Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/fall-2024-seminar-series-wenwu-tang-2-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, Room 1223
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
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SUMMARY:2024 Fall Seminar Series — Brad Collett
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Brad Collett\, Director\, Tennessee RiverLine\, University of Tennessee \nTITLE: The Tennessee RiverLine Recreation System \nABSTRACT: Born as a UT Landscape Architecture student’s concept in 2016\, the Tennessee RiverLine initiative today serves 56 cities and counties in three states in the shared pursuit of transforming how we as individuals\, communities\, and a region experience and steward our treasured Tennessee River.  During this talk\, Brad will share insight to the initiative’s origins and the collaborative progress made to date toward realizing this transformational vision. \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: Brad Collett is Director of Tennessee RiverLine. Under Brad’s leadership\, a team of UT Extension professionals collaborates with a consortium of partners across the region to realize the vision for North America’s next great regional trail system and the economic development\, public health\, resource stewardship\, and equitable access benefits it promises future generations. As a faculty member in the UT School of Landscape Architecture\, his teaching\, research and creative activity centered on regional water resource stewardship through landscape planning and high-performance landscape design. While on faculty\, he published two books: Low Impact Development: Opportunities for the PlanET Region\, and HydroLIT: Southeast Tennessee Water Quality Playbook. Brad is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and The Ohio State University\, was a 2016 U.S. Fulbright Scholar to Slovenia\, and is a licensed landscape architect in the state of Tennessee. He and his wife and two children live in Knoxville. \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Fall Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/fall-2024-seminar-series-wenwu-tang-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, Room 1223
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T180000
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SUMMARY:Homecoming BBQ Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:Join the CFWE for this fun homecoming event from 3:30 – 6 p.m. on Saturday\, September 14.  Alumni\, faculty\, staff\, students\, and families are invited to enjoy gameday food and fellowship on the Jeff Butler Patio and under the shade of the A. Kent Van Cleave Pavilion at the Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building located at 602 Duncan Drive in Auburn. \nGuests will park in the gameday areas designated by Auburn University or shuttle to the campus using Tiger Transit. Visit auburntigers.com for parking details.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2024-homecoming-tailgate/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849
CATEGORIES:CFWE Student Event,Events,Main Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brooke Martin":MAILTO:bmm0089@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
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SUMMARY:Fall Family Homecoming Open House
DESCRIPTION:  \nCFWE Office of Student Services staff Brooke Martin and Ginger Donaldson will help welcome alumni and student families to the CFWE Fall Open House. \nJoin faculty and staff for the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment’s Fall Family Homecoming Open House on Friday\, September 13\, from 2-4 p.m. as we kickoff Auburn’s Homecoming Weekend! Explore our campus with guided tours\, check out the latest research by our graduate students with poster presentations\, and enjoy snacks as we welcome back alumni and current student families to the Plains.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2024-fall-family-homecoming-open-house/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849
CATEGORIES:CFWE Student Event,Events,Main Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brooke Martin":MAILTO:bmm0089@auburn.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
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SUMMARY:2024 Fall Seminar Series — Wenwu Tang
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Wenwu Tang\, Executive Director\, Center for Applied Geographic Information Sciences\, and Professor\, Department of Earth\, Environmental\, and Geographic Sciences\, University of North Carolina at Charlotte \nTITLE: Agent-based land change modeling: Considering the impact of landscape visibility \nABSTRACT: This study investigates the role of landscape visibility in agent-based modeling of land use and land cover change. The utility of cyberinfrastructure-enabled high-performance computing in addressing the big data-driven computational challenge is demonstrated. \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: Wenwu Tang is the Executive Director of the Center for Applied Geographic Information Science (gis.charlotte.edu) and Professor at the Department of Earth\, Environmental\, and Geographical Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He holds a doctorate degree from the University of Iowa and was a post-doc and research scientist at the U.S. National Center for Supercomputing Applications and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Tang’s research interests include cyberinfrastructure and high-performance geocomputation\, agent-based modeling\, land change modeling\, Web GIS\, and their geospatial applications. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and three edited books. Tang’s research has been supported by federal and state funding agencies (about $6.76 million in total)\, including USDA Forest Services\, U.S. CDC\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife\, NCDOT\, NC Forest Service\, and Electric Power Research Institute. Relevant courses that Tang has taught include CyberGIS and Big Data\, Spatial Statistics\, and Web GIS. He is the editorial board member of Landscape and Urban Planning and guest editor of three special issues (Sustainability\, ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information\, Land). \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Fall Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/fall-2024-seminar-series-wenwu-tang/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, Room 1223
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
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SUMMARY:2024 Fall Seminar Series — Feng Zhang
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Dr. Feng Zhang\, Executive Director\, College of Ecology\, Lanzhou University\, Gansu Province\, China \nTITLE: Impact of Agricultural Mulching on Crop Yields\, Soil Carbon\, and Greenhouse Gas Emission \nABSTRACT: In this presentation\, the speaker will explore how agricultural mulching influences crop yields\, soil carbon dynamics\, and greenhouse gas emissions\, drawing on findings from both field experiments and modeling studies. The insights will span from farmland-level analyses to regional assessments. \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Zhang Feng specializes in monitoring and modeling greenhouse gas emissions and ecosystem dynamics. His research utilizes eddy covariance and chamber approaches to measure atmospheric constituents like carbon dioxide methane nitrous oxide and water and he integrates these observations into ecosystem models. Dr. Zhang developed the Paralleled DeNitrification-DeComposition (PDNDC) model which simulates biogeochemical processes in agro-ecosystems focusing on greenhouse gas emissions and sequestration. His work also involves quantifying ecosystem services such as soil organic carbon yield and nitrogen leaching to improve field management practices across diverse climates and soils. By integrating remote sensing data meta-analyses and artificial intelligence Dr. Zhang’s research aims to understand the impacts of climate change and human activities on agricultural ecosystems. \nEVENT DETAILS: Faculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Fall Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/fall-2024-seminar-series-wenwu-tang-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, Room 1223
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240731T160846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T152244Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome Week "Welcome Back!" Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Students! \nThe CFWE will officially welcome new and returning students on Wednesday\, August 21\, at 5 p.m. during the Welcome Week “Welcome Back” picnic at the CFWE building. Dean Janaki Alavalapati and Associate Dean Todd Steury will provide a special message\, and student clubs and organizations will share information about their activities. Enjoy dinner\, meet your classmates\, browse for CFWE merchandise\, and play corn hole for prizes on the Jeff Butler Patio and Van Cleave Pavilion. Sponsored by International Paper.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/welcome-week-welcome-back-picnic-2/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849
CATEGORIES:CFWE Student Event,Events,Main Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Student Services":MAILTO:workingwithnature@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
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SUMMARY:2024 Spring Seminar Series - Matthew Capps
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Spring Seminar Series will feature Matthew Capps\, deputy director of Alabama State Parks. Capps will give a presentation titled “Alabama State Parks: 2023 A Year At A Glance” on Wednesday\, April 24\, at 11 a.m. in Room 2217 of the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building located at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \nCapps is an Auburn University alumnus and hosted by Dr. Wayde Morse\, professor of conservation social sciences in the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment. He will provide his snapshot of the status of Alabama State Parks and the successes and challenges it faced in 2023. His presentation will also provide state park attendance data\, information about new park reservation systems\, and other capital improvement projects across the state. \nCapps has more than twelve years of park operations and grounds maintenance which includes nonprofit\, municipal\, and private sectors. His current role has allowed him to spearhead the development of a complete capital improvement plan which aims to optimize operations for long-term financial stability of Alabama State Parks. \nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required.  Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Spring Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2024-spring-seminar-series-matthew-capps/
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:20240417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
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SUMMARY:Awards Reception and Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nFaculty\, staff\, and students are invited to attend the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment’s annual Awards Reception and Ceremony on Wednesday\, April 17\, in the Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building Conference Room 1101. Attendees will celebrate the awardees and the generous donors who support academic excellence in the College with a reception at 5 p.m. and awards ceremony at 6 p.m. Parking is available in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the College located at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, Ala.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/awards-reception-and-ceremony/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849
CATEGORIES:CFWE Student Event,Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Student Services":MAILTO:workingwithnature@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240103T200524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T200035Z
UID:11033-1713351600-1713357000@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:2024 Spring Seminar Series - Nana Tian
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Spring Seminar Series will feature Nana Tian\, associate professor in the College of Forestry\, Agriculture\, and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Dr. Tian will give a presentation titled “Developing and harnessing climate-smart commodities from hardwood restoration for small and underserved landowners in the Southern Bottomland Region” on Wednesday\, April 17\, at 11 a.m. in Room 2217 of the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building located at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \nDr. Tian is hosted by Dr. Daowei Zhang\, associate dean of research and the Alumni and George W. Peake Professor of forest economics in the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment. Tian will explain her project supporting the practices of climate-smart processes and available incentives. She will focus on how producers\, underserved landowners\, and early adopters implement climate-smart practices — measuring and monitoring carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits. \nDr. Tian’s research focuses on human dimension and economic issues within natural resource management. Her current projects include econometric models of private landowners\, invasive species\, forest certification\, ecosystem valuation\, and sustainable economic development. She has served as the principal investigator (PI) on multiple grant-funded projects\, securing more than $4 million in extramural funding. Tian has also produced more than 40 peer-reviewed journal articles. \nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required.  Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Spring Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2024-spring-seminar-series-nana-tian/
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:20240410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240103T200450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T132904Z
UID:11032-1712746800-1712752200@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:2024 Spring Seminar Series - Ginger Deason
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Spring Seminar Series will feature Ginger Deason\, program officer at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) Division of International Conservation. Dr. Deason will give a presentation titled “The path of the jaguar: Conservation in Central America in Three Acts” on Wednesday\, April 10\, at 11 a.m. in Room 2217 of the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building located at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \nDr. Deason is hosted by Dr. Allie McCreary\, assistant professor of parks and recreation management in the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment. Deason will provide an overview of the FWS Division of International Conservation\, discuss her studies in wildlife conservation in Central America\, and her career track from Auburn University to Washington D.C. \nDr. Deason has worked with indigenous groups in southern Mexico while researching community-based adaptation planning. She also gathered data on tourists’ perceptions of climate change impacts and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala. \nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required.  Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Spring Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. 
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2024-spring-seminar-series-ginger-deason/
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:20240405T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240321T171041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T233608Z
UID:12089-1712327400-1712336400@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Geospatial and Environmental Informatics Open House
DESCRIPTION:The College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment will host an open house on Friday\, April 5\, for future students interested in the college’s newly restructured Geospatial and Environmental Informatics major. One of the few programs in the Southeast\, Auburn’s Geospatial and Environmental Informatics (GSEI) undergraduate degree program employs a unique\, interdisciplinary approach to teaching geospatial systems and technologies that provides students with expertise for careers such as environmental data scientist\, geospatial analyst\, or GIS manager. \nWith recent changes to the curriculum\, the degree is more transfer-friendly for students who require greater flexibility and desire a more diverse skill set for various careers. The college has also revamped the course technology\, including tools like geographic information systems (GIS)\, the global positioning system (GPS)\, satellite-based remote sensing\, computer learning simulation and drone imaging. Today\, GSEI courses are based on Python\, the dominant data science and machine learning program. Employing this beginner-friendly language makes geospatial tools and data more accessible to learn. \nStudents interested in learning more about the major are invited to attend the GSEI Open House on Friday\, April 5\, at 2:30 p.m. at the Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, Ala. Attendees will enjoy refreshments in the EBSCO Atrium and opportunities to visit with GSEI students\, faculty\, and an academic advisor.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/geospatial-and-environmental-informatics-open-house/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849
CATEGORIES:CFWE Student Event,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Student Services":MAILTO:workingwithnature@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240103T200408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T214931Z
UID:11031-1712142000-1712147400@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:2024 Spring Seminar Series - Gabriel de Oliveira
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Spring Seminar Series will feature Gabriel de Oliveira\, assistant professor at the University of South Alabama Department of Earth Sciences. Dr. Oliveira will give a presentation titled “Deforestation\, fire\, and land cover changes in tropical/subtropical regions” on Wednesday\, April 3\, at 11 a.m. in Room 2217 of the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building located at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \nDr. Oliveira is hosted by Dr. Latif Kalin\, Clinton-McClure Professor in the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment. Oliveira will discuss biosphere-atmosphere interactions using remote sensing and field observations in Amazonia\, the world’s largest tropical rainforest and river basin. \nDr. Oliveira is a Fellow of the United States National Academy of Sciences and has researched the Amazon Rainforest for approximately 15 years. He focuses on orbital remote sensing and ground observation which reveal how deforestation\, fire\, and drought affect climate and plant processes. His research has been published in notable journals including Science and Nature. \nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required.  Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Spring Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2024-spring-seminar-series-gabrielle-de-oliveira/
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:20240327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240321T060342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T184722Z
UID:11030-1711537200-1711542600@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:2024 Spring Seminar Series - Conghe Song
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Spring Seminar Series will feature Conghe Song\, professor and chair of the University of North Carolina Department of Geography and Environment. Dr. Song will give a presentation titled “Implications of Vegetation and Climate Interactions on Carbon Sequestration and Freshwater Supply” on Wednesday\, March 27\, at 11 a.m. in Room 2217 of the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building located at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \nDr. Song is hosted by Dr. Li An\, Solon & Martha Dixon Endowed Professor in the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment. Song will provide his evidence showing that the Earth is greening in the twenty-first century. His presentation will explain how croplands are greening while forests are browning and how this process relates to deforestation. Additionally\, Dr. Song will address vegetation breeding and its effect on freshwater supply. \nDr. Song has studied geography for more than 25 years\, and his research spans across remote sensing\, ecosystem modeling as it relates to climate change\, and rural land-use changes through surveying. He regularly publishes in a wide variety of journals and serves as a principal investigator (PI) on several federally and privately funded projects. \nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required.  Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Spring Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2024-spring-seminar-series-conghe-song/
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:20240325T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240318T133743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T215526Z
UID:12014-1711355400-1711368000@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Global Perspectives: Advancing Towards a Sustainable Future with Cellulose-based Innovations Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Bio-based Materials Lab in the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) will host a mini research symposium on Monday\, March 25\, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Room 1101 of the Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building. \nThe symposium titled “Global Perspectives: Advancing Towards a Sustainable Future with Cellulose-based Innovations” will feature six speakers from across the globe with backgrounds and expertise in sustainability and bio-based engineering. For more information about symposium guests and agenda\, refer to the information packet for this event. \nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Parking is available on the third and fourth floors in the South Quad Parking Deck across from the CFWE Building on Duncan Drive. For more information about the symposium\, please contact Dr. Maria Soledad Peresin\, associate professor of forest biomaterials in the CFWE.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/mini-research-symposium-global-perspectives-advancing-towards-a-sustainable-future-with-cellulose-based-innovations/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, Room 1101
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240311T180012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T142008Z
UID:11029-1710932400-1710937800@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:2024 Spring Seminar Series - David MacFarlane
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Spring Seminar Series will feature David MacFarlane\, director of the Institute for Ecology and Human Well-Being and professor of forest measurements and modeling at Michigan State University. Dr. MacFarlane will give a presentation titled “Beyond the bounding box of the bole: building better biometrics by bringing in branches and bark” on Wednesday\, March 20\, at 11 a.m. in Room 2217 of the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building located at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \nDr. MacFarlane is hosted by Dr. Georgios Arseniou\, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment. MacFarlane will provide a fundamental comprehension of the roles branches and bark serve in whole-tree structure and function. His presentation aims to enlighten attendees about tree growth\, survival\, and value as it relates to the quantification of wood in the merchantable bole. \nDr. MacFarlane represents more than two decades of experience researching forest measurements in local and regional scales. He focuses on the development of tree measurement methods and new approaches to modeling forests. Some of MacFarlane’s recent work includes the improvement of national forest carbon inventories in the United States and Brazil as they influence climate change. Also\, he concentrates on human well-being and how forests provide ecological services while developing biologically motivated models of tree structure and function. \nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required. Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Spring Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2024-spring-seminar-series-dr-david-macfarlane/
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:20240319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240103T145316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T145316Z
UID:11022-1710849600-1710954000@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:CFWE Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/cfwe-advisory-council-meeting/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayleigh Hornsby":MAILTO:jameska@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240307T160239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T140906Z
UID:11028-1710327600-1710333000@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:2024 Spring Seminar Series - Sahas Barve
DESCRIPTION:The Spring 2024 Seminar Series will feature Sahas Barve\, Director of Avian Ecology at Archbold Biological Station. Dr. Barve’s current research revolves around a 56-year-long study of an endangered bird species at his field station in Florida. He will deliver a talk titled “Getting into fights for your children: Parental facilitation in a time of global change” on Wednesday\, March 13\, at 11 a.m. in Room 2217 of the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building located at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \n\n\nDr. Barve is hosted by Dr. Kelsey McCune\, a Research Assistant Professor in the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment. Barve’s lecture will explore how wild birds behave while facilitating the dispersal and establishment of their offspring. The lecture will focus on two species\, the Acorn Woodpecker and Florida Scrub-Jay\, using long-term datasets to understand their behavioral responses in a changing world. \n\n\nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required.  Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Spring Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \n\n\nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2024-spring-seminar-series-sahas-barve/
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:20240229T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240103T144705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T201442Z
UID:11020-1709215200-1709222400@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Professor Tom Gallagher Retirement Ceremony and Reception
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/professor-tom-gallagher-retirement-ceremony-and-reception/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayleigh Hornsby":MAILTO:jameska@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240208T200721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T204024Z
UID:11244-1709046000-1709055000@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Weaver Lecture & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Auburn University’s Weaver Lecture Series will present a talk by Julie Lockwood\, professor of ecology and interim director of the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute at Rutgers University\, on Tuesday\, Feb. 27\, at 3:30 p.m.\, immediately followed by a reception at 4:30 p.m. at the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment. \nWeaver Lecture Series Seminar \nLockwood’s lecture titled “Is biodiversity conservation in the midst of a technology revolution? How new tech and old-fashioned natural history combine for renewed hope” will provide an overview of technological tools that are transforming how we monitor biodiversity\, focusing on environmental DNA as a tool combining natural history\, molecular technology\, robotics and bioinformatics. \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 Tuesday\, Feb. 27\, at 3:30 p.m. at the Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building at Auburn University. Refreshments will be available at 3 p.m.\, and a reception will be held after the lecture at 4:30 p.m. \nTitle: Is biodiversity conservation in the midst of a technology revolution? How new tech and old-fashioned natural history combine for renewed hope. \nAbstract: The species with whom we share this Earth provide us with cultural\, economic\, aesthetic\, and health benefits. The loss of these species through extinction thus results in harm more broadly. Every global indicator is flashing red with evidence that we are in a global biodiversity crisis. The on-the-ground actions needed to halt this loss are well-known because the drivers of species loss are well-known. The challenge is implementing solutions at a scale that matches the problem and monitoring successes and failures in real time so that we avoid spending time and money on unhelpful actions.  If you have ever engaged in field-based efforts to track how a single species is responding to management actions\, then you know that the methods we have relied on for decades in biodiversity conservation will not scale to meet these challenges. Lockwood will provide an overview of technological tools transforming how we monitor biodiversity and how these tools interface with good old-fashioned natural history knowledge\, focusing on using environmental DNA as a tool combining natural history\, molecular technology\, robotics\, and bioinformatics for biodiversity monitoring. \nSpeaker Biography: A native of Atlanta\, Georgia\, Professor Julie Lockwood is interim director of the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute and professor of ecology at Rutgers University. Her research centers on the prevention and management of invasive species\, the socio-ecological dynamics of the wildlife trade\, and the impacts of climate change and clean energy production on biodiversity. She is a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America and of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. \n 
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/weaver-lecture-julie-lockwood/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240103T200134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T151448Z
UID:11027-1708513200-1708518600@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:2024 Spring Seminar Series - Monika Rawat
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Spring Seminar Series will feature Monika Rawat\, postdoctoral researcher at the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment at Auburn University. Dr. Rawat will give a presentation titled “An introduction to plant functional traits in the temperate forest of the Himalayas” on Wednesday\, Feb 21\, at 11 a.m. in Room 2217 of the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building located at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL.   \nDr. Rawat is hosted by Dr. Heather Alexander\, Associate Professor in the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment. Dr. Rawat will provide an introductory exploration of plant functional traits within the temperate forests of the Himalayas\, shedding light on the diverse characteristics of the tree species of the Himalayan region and offering insights into their ecological roles and responses to environmental changes. Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of how plant traits influence ecosystem dynamics and resilience in the context of the temperate forest.  \nDr. Rawat is a forest ecologist specializing in the study of functional traits within the Himalayan region. She has conducted extensive fieldwork and analysis to unravel the intricate relationships between plant traits and ecosystem processes and functioning\, i.e.\, aboveground biomass carbon\, soil organic carbon\, soil respiration and soil microbial biomass carbon in temperate forest ecosystem. Her expertise lies in studying ecosystem functioning\, carbon and nutrient cycling\, and the effects of global change on forest dynamics in Himalayan temperate forests.  \nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required.  Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Fall Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. \nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar. 
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2024-spring-seminar-series-monika-rawat/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240103T200016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T171212Z
UID:11026-1707908400-1707913800@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:2024 Spring Seminar Series - Katie Lawson
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Spring Seminar Series will feature Katie Lawson\, GIS Analyst with the Alabama Natural Heritage Program. Dr. Lawson will give a presentation on the Alabama Natural Heritage Program (ALNHP) at Auburn University on Wednesday\, Feb 14\, at 11 a.m. in Room 2217 of the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building located at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL. \nDr. Lawson is hosted by Dr. Jonathon Valente\, Assistant Professor in the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment and Assistant Unit Leader of the Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. Dr. Lawson will discuss the purpose and functions of the ALNHP\, shedding light on current projects and partnerships. As an integral part of the NatureServe Natural Heritage Network\, the ALNHP’s staff gather important data pertaining to the rare species and communities found in Alabama and other regions of the Southeast. \nDr. Katie Lawson has been with the Alabama Natural Heritage Program since February 2019. In her current role\, she manages the program’s natural heritage inventory database\, Biotics\, provides GIS support\, teaches a graduate-level GIS course in the Department of Biological Sciences\, and conducts research in geospatial and aquatic sciences. Katie received her Ph.D. in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences from the University of Florida\, her M.S. in Fisheries from Auburn University\, and her B.S. in Zoology from Auburn. Her previous work experiences include researching Asian Carp control techniques with the USGS\, researching non-native fish invasion success in Florida\, and studying native fish assemblage change and the effects of agriculture on aquatic systems in Alabama. \nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required.  Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Spring Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu. 
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2024-spring-seminar-series-katie-lawson/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240123T170510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T170510Z
UID:11165-1707310800-1707321600@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Spring 2024 Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Auburn Alumni Center for a collaborative career fair with the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, and the College of Agriculture\, running from 1 pm to 4 pm! \nQuestions about the Career Fair can be sent to Megan Ross at mhr0001@auburn.edu or Elizabeth Bowersock at bowerep@auburn.edu. \nFor a full list of employers attending\, visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/45610/employers_list
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/spring-2024-career-fair/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240103T195941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T171229Z
UID:11025-1707303600-1707309000@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:2024 Spring Seminar Series - Adnan Rajib
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Spring Seminar Series will feature Adnan Rajib\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. Rajib will give a talk titled “Wetlands as nature-based climate solutions” on Wednesday\, Feb 7\, at 11 a.m. in Room 2217 of the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building located at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL.   \nDr. Rajib is hosted by Dr. Latif Kalin\, Professor in the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment. Rajib’s presentation will elaborate on how wetlands and depressional storage systems are some of the most productive yet vulnerable ecosystems of the world. He will discuss the recent data\, geospatial analytics\, and model developments being used to map wetlands\, estimate wetland loss\, and harness wetlands as nature-based solutions to floods and droughts.  \nDr. Rajib is a tenure-track Assistant Professor and the Director of the Hydrology & Hydroinformatics Innovation (H2I) Lab in the Department of Civil Engineering\, University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Rajib’s research focuses primarily on sustainability with emphasis on climate risks and big data informatics. His work has been published in reputable journals including Nature. His most recent works on global water quality and human floodplain alterations have been featured in NASA Discovery and Nature Outlook. Dr. Rajib received a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University in Spring 2017 and worked as a Postdoctoral fellow at the US EPA Office of Research and Development until 2019.  \nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required.  Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Spring Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu.  \nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar. 
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2024-spring-seminar-series-adnan-rajib/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T145349
CREATED:20240103T195910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T171246Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Spring Seminar Series - John Tracy
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Spring Seminar Series will feature John Tracy\, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Florida\, West Florida Research and Education Center. Tracy will give a talk titled “An investigation of shifting forest species composition in the Apalachicola River Floodplain of Florida” on Wednesday\, Jan. 31\, at 11 a.m. in Room 2217 of the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building located at 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL.   \nTracy is hosted by Dr. Ajay Sharma\, Assistant Professor in the College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment. Tracy’s presentation will detail how anthropogenic and climatic forces have combined to alter flow regimes throughout the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin with significant biological responses observed in the Apalachicola River floodplain and bay. Drier floodplain conditions are believed to be responsible for observed reductions in density of lower elevation swamp species such as Nyssa spp. and Fraxinus spp. This talk will discuss drivers behind these forest species responses\, the ecological significance\, and how restoration efforts can use these observations to set achievable goals.  \nTracy’s background is in management of bottomland hardwood and pine forests of south Louisiana with 10 years of industrial forestry experience. He studies forest ecology of river floodplain systems and his research informs slough-flow restoration efforts in the Apalachicola River of Florida.  \nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this program. Advanced registration is not required.  Refreshments will be available after the seminar. 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\, download the 2024 Spring Seminar Calendar or request to join our email list at cfwecom@auburn.edu.  \nContact the seminar host or Robert Gitzen at rag0012@auburn.edu if you would like to attend via Zoom or access a recorded version of the seminar. 
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2024-spring-seminar-series-john-tracy/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Pre-Vet Social
DESCRIPTION:Student Services will be hosting a Pre-Vet social on Wednesday\, January 24\, starting at 6 p.m. in Conference Room 1101.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/pre-vet-social/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment Building\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn University\, AL\, 36849
CATEGORIES:CFWE Student Event,Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Student Services":MAILTO:workingwithnature@auburn.edu
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