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SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Dr. Hamid Moradkhani
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Hamid Moradkhani\nCenter for Complex Hydrosystems Research\, University of Alabama\n  \n“From Drought Monitoring to Forecasting\, Recovery\, Vulnerability\, Risk and Mortality Under Changing Climate: An International Experience”\n\n  \nAbstract:\nDrought is a creeping interwoven natural hazard affecting more people than any other natural disaster causing massive damages on economy and ecosystems. Therefore\, better understanding of potential drought hazard can lead us to make preparation plans to mitigate the adverse impacts of droughts. This presentation is multifaceted; first\, we discuss our recently developed probabilistic drought monitoring and forecasting system that leverages dynamical and statistical modeling benefiting from satellite remote sensing\, Bayesian analysis and high-performance computing. Then we elaborate on a multi-stage framework to detect hydrological droughts considering both water quantity and quality variables and discuss how the drought recovery can be estimated. Drought risk is then discussed which refers to the potential losses imposed by a drought event\, and it is generally characterized as a function of vulnerability\, hazard\, and exposure. We show how to assess drought risk at a national level by considering climate change\, population growth\, and socioeconomic vulnerabilities. Drought vulnerability is quantified using a rigorous multi-dimensional framework from six different sectors of economy\, energy and infrastructure\, health\, land use\, society\, and water resources. Results indicate that controlling the population growth is imperative for mitigating drought risk since it improves socioeconomic vulnerability and reduces potential exposure to drought. Meanwhile\, climate change will considerably exacerbate drought and heat-stress hazards. Our findings show that global warming will escalate heat-stress mortality risk\, in particular across Central Africa to unprecedented levels. It is revealed that unfortunately\, the poorest countries (that have least contribution to climate change) are expected to be most impacted\, and they will experience markedly higher risk ratios compared to the wealthier nations. \nSpeaker Bio:\nDr. Moradkhani joined The University of Alabama in January 2018 as Alton N. Scott Endowed Chair in the department of civil\, construction and environmental engineering. Also\, he is the founding director of the Center for Complex Hydrosystems Research comprising faculties and students across civil and environmental engineering\, computer science\, geography\, mathematics\, geology and business school. Prior to this appointment\, he was a professor and director of Water Resources and Remote Sensing Lab in the department of civil and environmental engineering at Portland State University. Dr. Moradkhani is a pioneer and has introduced original and groundbreaking methods in few areas notably: data assimilation and ensemble inference; remote sensing and hydroclimate extremes (droughts and floods) which hold the promise for unprecedented advances in predictive modeling under changing environmental and climatic conditions. Dr. Moradkhani is the recipient of several awards including Faculty Research Excellence Award\, the Millar Award for the excellence in research\, teaching and profession service\, the selection to the hall of fame of school of engineering at the University of California\, Irvine and best technical paper award from the ASCE Journal of Hydrologic Engineering\, to name a few. He is the author of over 100 peer reviewed publications\, and has served on the editorial boards of several journals including Water Resources Research\, Journal of Hydrology\, Water\, Remote Sensing\, and Hydrologic Engineering. For more\, please see www.moradkhani.net \n  \n\nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary refreshments will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 2 to obtain a visitor pass.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-hamid-moradkhani/
LOCATION:Room 1101 (Conference Hall)\, SFWS Bldg.\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200219T221434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T164641Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Timber Now\, a seminar hosted by the Sustainable Biomaterials & Packaging Society
DESCRIPTION:Professor David Kennedy of Auburn University’s College of Architecture\, Design and Construction will be giving his talk titled\, Mass Timber Now\, on Wednesday\, Feb. 26\, at 10 a.m. Kennedy is a Harvard-educated registered architect teaching undergraduate courses in architecture\, with expertise in wood and mass timber construction. He will be discussing the various types of mass timber and their unique properties\, as well as several real-world mass timber projects. \nThe talk will be hosted by the Sustainable Biomaterials and Packaging Society in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building\, Room 2217. Lunch with beverages will be provided for all attendees. All students\, faculty\, and guests are welcome. \nMore information can be found at www.aub.ie/biomaterials \n 
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/mass-timber-now-a-seminar-hosted-by-the-sustainable-biomaterials-packaging-society/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Philip McMichael":MAILTO:psm0016@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200219T194303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T160720Z
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SUMMARY:Trends & Implications for the Future of Packaging: A Panel Discussion & Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences invites Auburn faculty\, staff and students to join industry stakeholders for a reception\nand panel discussion to explore the future of the packaging industry and its implications for research and academic programs. \nPackaging is a trillion-dollar market and currently the third-largest industry in the world. This growth\, coupled with the rising consumer demand for eco-friendly\npackaging\, is inspiring many traditional forest product companies to expand their operations to include sustainable biomaterial and packaging. In this discussion\,\nwe will discover how partnerships between academia and industry have the potential to propel innovation forward through education\, research and development. \nPanelists for the discussion are Dr. Dana Breed\, global research and development director of packaging and sustainability at The Coca-Cola Company\, and\nDr. Laurent Matuana\, associate director and professor of biomaterials and composites in the School of Packaging at Michigan State University. Dr. Yucheng Peng\,\nassistant professor of sustainable packaging systems in the Auburn School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences’ Forest Products Development Center\, will serve as moderator. \nThe reception and panel discussion will be held at the SFWS Building located at 602 Duncan Drive in Conference Hall\, room 1101\, beginning at 2:30 p.m.\non Thursday\, Feb. 27. The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available on the third and fourth levels of the South Quad Parking Deck. For more details\,\nplease contact Dr. Peng at yzp0027@auburn.edu. \n  \nExpert Panelists:  \nDr. Dana Breed\, Global R&D Director of Packaging and Sustainability\, The Coca-Cola Company  \nDana Breed is currently the Global R& D Director of Packaging and Sustainability for The Coca-Cola Company. A self-described “Master of Technology\,” Breed is responsible for driving new-to-industry packaging technology introductions\, new materials and formats across beverage categories\, monitoring macro trends\, and assessing technologies related to sustainability and packaging for potential fit in The Coca-Cola System. Prior to her current position\, Breed has led research and business development for Materials Science\, The Dow Chemical Company\, and Eastman Chemical Company. Breed earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Rice University\, a M.E. Res. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sydney\, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from University of California\, Santa Barbara. \nDr. Laurent Matuana\, Associate Director and Professor of Biomaterials & Composites\, School of Packaging\, Michigan State University \nProfessor Matuana is a Fellow of the Society of Plastics Engineers (FSPE).  His research focuses on processing of bio-based materials\, with emphasis on the use of natural resources for the development of innovative\, sustainable\, and high-performance materials for packaging\, building\, and other applications. Emphasis is specifically placed on fundamental studies to understand\, model and control the important factors affecting the manufacturing process and material performance. He earned his Ph.D. degree at the University of Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada.  He also holds a B.S. and M.S. degrees from Laval University\, Quebec\, Canada. \nModerator: \nDr. Yucheng Peng\, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Packaging Systems\, Forest Products Development Center\, Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences \nYucheng Peng has extensive experience in sustainable biomaterials\, natural fiber (cellulose) based polymer composites\, and packaging design\, manufacturing\, and innovation. Prior to joining the Forest Products Development Center in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences\, Peng was a postdoctoral fellow at Clemson University and later held research and development positions with Berry Global\, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. Peng earned B.S. in Wood Science and Engineering from Northwest A&F University\, China\, a M.S. in Sustainable Bioproducts from Mississippi State University\, and a Ph.D. in Forest Resources from University of Maine.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/trends-implications-for-the-future-of-packaging-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="SFWS Office of Communications and Marketing":MAILTO:sfwscom@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200303T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200303T163000
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CREATED:20200225T182303Z
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SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Parrish Bergquist
DESCRIPTION:Parrish Bergquist\, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication\n“Public Opinion\, Partisan Politics\, & Environmental Policy in the U.S.”\n  \n\nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary refreshments will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 2 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\n  \nAbstract:\nSpeaker Bio:
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-parrish-bergquist/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200225T182700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T190757Z
UID:6824-1584459000-1584462600@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Dr. John Willis
DESCRIPTION:Dr. John Willis\nUSFS – Southern Research Station\n  \n“Persistent Legacy Effects of Forest Management Create Complex Challenges for Restoration”\n  \nAbstract:\nCoarse structural targets have historically been used to guide forest restoration. Oftentimes these targets are gleaned from studies conducted in stands where forest management has largely been absent or completely excluded. As such\, the recommendations guiding many contemporary restoration efforts are not accounting for functional changes that have occurred following decades of forest management.  Consequently\, efforts to restore forest ecosystems may not achieve the desired response. This seminar provides several examples of how legacy effects of forest management are impacting efforts to restore degraded stands in a variety of ecosystems. \nSpeaker Bio:\nJohn Willis graduated with a PhD in Forestry and Evolutionary Ecology from Michigan State University. John previously worked as an Assistant Professor of Silviculture and Forest Ecology at Mississippi State University for four years. Currently\, John works as a Research Forester with the United States Forest Service in Auburn\, Alabama. \n  \n\nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary refreshments will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 2 to obtain a visitor pass.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-john-willis/
LOCATION:Room 1101 (Conference Hall)\, SFWS Bldg.\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200225T183236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T183236Z
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SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Dr. Chan Park
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Chan Park\, Professor Emeritus\, Auburn University\n“Applying Economics to Engineering Curriculum as Relevant to Biomaterials and Packing”\n  \n\nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nComplimentary refreshments will be served.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.\nParking is available on the 3rd and 4th floors of the South Quad parking deck on Duncan Drive\, directly across from the SFWS Building. See Parking Services on Level 2 to obtain a visitor pass.\n\n  \nAbstract:\nSpeaker Bio:
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-dr-chan-park/
LOCATION:Room 1101 (Conference Hall)\, SFWS Bldg.\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Seminar Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200522
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200428T185817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223903Z
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SUMMARY:Camp War Eagle Virtual Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Camp War Eagle Sessions\nThere are 8 sessions for Camp War Eagle which are scheduled during the months of May\, June\, and July. These sessions will be held online over a 4-day period and will incorporate pre-orientation modules as well as virtual meetings with academic advisors\, campus resources\, and current CWE Counselors. More specific details about your session including how much time to expect each portion to take will be available online prior to your session. \n\nSession 1: May 18-21\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 2: May 26-29\, Tuesday-Friday (AU is closed on Monday\, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day)\nSession 3: June 1-4\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 4: June 8-11\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 5: June 15-18\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 6: June 22-25\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 7: June 29-July 2\, Monday-Thursday (AU is closed on Friday\, July 3 in observance of Independence Day)\nSession 8: July 6-9\, Monday-Thursday\n\nParents and future students\, this short video will give you a glimpse of how SFWS students are experiencing campus life and the greater world while gaining valuable skills and knowledge to sustainably manage forests\, wildlife\, and other natural resources! \nWelcome to the family! War Eagle! \n 
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/camp-war-eagle-virtual-session-1/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="SFWS Office of Student Services":MAILTO:fyedesk@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200530
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200428T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223800Z
UID:7013-1590451200-1590796799@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Camp War Eagle Virtual Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Camp War Eagle Sessions\n\n\n\nThere are 8 sessions for Camp War Eagle which are scheduled during the months of May\, June\, and July. These sessions will be held online over a 4-day period and will incorporate pre-orientation modules as well as virtual meetings with academic advisors\, campus resources\, and current CWE Counselors. More specific details about your session including how much time to expect each portion to take will be available online prior to your session. \n\nSession 1: May 18-21\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 2: May 26-29\, Tuesday-Friday (AU is closed on Monday\, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day)\nSession 3: June 1-4\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 4: June 8-11\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 5: June 15-18\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 6: June 22-25\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 7: June 29-July 2\, Monday-Thursday (AU is closed on Friday\, July 3 in observance of Independence Day)\nSession 8: July 6-9\, Monday-Thursday\n\nParents and future students\, this short video will give you a glimpse of how SFWS students are experiencing campus life and the greater world while gaining valuable skills and knowledge to sustainably manage forests\, wildlife\, and other natural resources! \nWelcome to the family! War Eagle!
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/camp-war-eagle-virtual-session-2/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="SFWS Office of Student Services":MAILTO:fyedesk@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200605
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200428T190523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223922Z
UID:7014-1590969600-1591315199@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Camp War Eagle Virtual Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Camp War Eagle Sessions\n\n\n\nThere are 8 sessions for Camp War Eagle which are scheduled during the months of May\, June\, and July. These sessions will be held online over a 4-day period and will incorporate pre-orientation modules as well as virtual meetings with academic advisors\, campus resources\, and current CWE Counselors. More specific details about your session including how much time to expect each portion to take will be available online prior to your session. \n\nSession 1: May 18-21\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 2: May 26-29\, Tuesday-Friday (AU is closed on Monday\, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day)\nSession 3: June 1-4\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 4: June 8-11\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 5: June 15-18\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 6: June 22-25\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 7: June 29-July 2\, Monday-Thursday (AU is closed on Friday\, July 3 in observance of Independence Day)\nSession 8: July 6-9\, Monday-Thursday\n\nParents and future students\, this short video will give you a glimpse of how SFWS students are experiencing campus life and the greater world while gaining valuable skills and knowledge to sustainably manage forests\, wildlife\, and other natural resources! \nWelcome to the family! War Eagle!
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/camp-war-eagle-virtual-session-3/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="SFWS Office of Student Services":MAILTO:fyedesk@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200612
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200428T190638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223809Z
UID:7015-1591574400-1591919999@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Camp War Eagle Virtual Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Camp War Eagle Sessions\n\n\n\nThere are 8 sessions for Camp War Eagle which are scheduled during the months of May\, June\, and July. These sessions will be held online over a 4-day period and will incorporate pre-orientation modules as well as virtual meetings with academic advisors\, campus resources\, and current CWE Counselors. More specific details about your session including how much time to expect each portion to take will be available online prior to your session. \n\nSession 1: May 18-21\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 2: May 26-29\, Tuesday-Friday (AU is closed on Monday\, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day)\nSession 3: June 1-4\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 4: June 8-11\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 5: June 15-18\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 6: June 22-25\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 7: June 29-July 2\, Monday-Thursday (AU is closed on Friday\, July 3 in observance of Independence Day)\nSession 8: July 6-9\, Monday-Thursday\n\nParents and future students\, this short video will give you a glimpse of how SFWS students are experiencing campus life and the greater world while gaining valuable skills and knowledge to sustainably manage forests\, wildlife\, and other natural resources! \nWelcome to the family! War Eagle!
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/camp-war-eagle-virtual-session-4/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="SFWS Office of Student Services":MAILTO:fyedesk@auburn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200619
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200428T190802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223911Z
UID:7016-1592179200-1592524799@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Camp War Eagle Virtual Session 5
DESCRIPTION:Camp War Eagle Sessions\n\n\n\nThere are 8 sessions for Camp War Eagle which are scheduled during the months of May\, June\, and July. These sessions will be held online over a 4-day period and will incorporate pre-orientation modules as well as virtual meetings with academic advisors\, campus resources\, and current CWE Counselors. More specific details about your session including how much time to expect each portion to take will be available online prior to your session. \n\nSession 1: May 18-21\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 2: May 26-29\, Tuesday-Friday (AU is closed on Monday\, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day)\nSession 3: June 1-4\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 4: June 8-11\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 5: June 15-18\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 6: June 22-25\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 7: June 29-July 2\, Monday-Thursday (AU is closed on Friday\, July 3 in observance of Independence Day)\nSession 8: July 6-9\, Monday-Thursday\n\nParents and future students\, this short video will give you a glimpse of how SFWS students are experiencing campus life and the greater world while gaining valuable skills and knowledge to sustainably manage forests\, wildlife\, and other natural resources! \nWelcome to the family! War Eagle!
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/camp-war-eagle-session-5/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="SFWS Office of Student Services":MAILTO:fyedesk@auburn.edu
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200428T190859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223746Z
UID:7017-1592812800-1593104400@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Camp War Eagle Virtual Session 6
DESCRIPTION:Camp War Eagle Sessions\n\n\n\nThere are 8 sessions for Camp War Eagle which are scheduled during the months of May\, June\, and July. These sessions will be held online over a 4-day period and will incorporate pre-orientation modules as well as virtual meetings with academic advisors\, campus resources\, and current CWE Counselors. More specific details about your session including how much time to expect each portion to take will be available online prior to your session. \n\nSession 1: May 18-21\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 2: May 26-29\, Tuesday-Friday (AU is closed on Monday\, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day)\nSession 3: June 1-4\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 4: June 8-11\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 5: June 15-18\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 6: June 22-25\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 7: June 29-July 2\, Monday-Thursday (AU is closed on Friday\, July 3 in observance of Independence Day)\nSession 8: July 6-9\, Monday-Thursday\n\nParents and future students\, this short video will give you a glimpse of how SFWS students are experiencing campus life and the greater world while gaining valuable skills and knowledge to sustainably manage forests\, wildlife\, and other natural resources! \nWelcome to the family! War Eagle!
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/camp-war-eagle-virtual-session-6/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="SFWS Office of Student Services":MAILTO:fyedesk@auburn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200703
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200428T191048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223818Z
UID:7018-1593388800-1593734399@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Camp War Eagle Virtual Session 7
DESCRIPTION:Camp War Eagle Sessions\n\n\n\nThere are 8 sessions for Camp War Eagle which are scheduled during the months of May\, June\, and July. These sessions will be held online over a 4-day period and will incorporate pre-orientation modules as well as virtual meetings with academic advisors\, campus resources\, and current CWE Counselors. More specific details about your session including how much time to expect each portion to take will be available online prior to your session. Visit http://fye.auburn.edu/cwe/ or email fyedesk@auburn.edu for details. \n\nSession 1: May 18-21\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 2: May 26-29\, Tuesday-Friday (AU is closed on Monday\, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day)\nSession 3: June 1-4\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 4: June 8-11\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 5: June 15-18\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 6: June 22-25\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 7: June 29-July 2\, Monday-Thursday (AU is closed on Friday\, July 3 in observance of Independence Day)\nSession 8: July 6-9\, Monday-Thursday\n\nParents and future students\, this short video will give you a glimpse of how SFWS students are experiencing campus life and the greater world while gaining valuable skills and knowledge to sustainably manage forests\, wildlife\, and other natural resources! \nWelcome to the family! War Eagle!
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/camp-war-eagle-virtual-session-7/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="SFWS Office of Student Services":MAILTO:fyedesk@auburn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200710
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200428T191144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223412Z
UID:7019-1593993600-1594339199@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Camp War Eagle Virtual Session 8
DESCRIPTION:Camp War Eagle Sessions\n\n\n\nThere are 8 sessions for Camp War Eagle which are scheduled during the months of May\, June\, and July. These sessions will be held online over a 4-day period and will incorporate pre-orientation modules as well as virtual meetings with academic advisors\, campus resources\, and current CWE Counselors. More specific details about your session including how much time to expect each portion to take will be available online prior to your session. \n\nSession 1: May 18-21\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 2: May 26-29\, Tuesday-Friday (AU is closed on Monday\, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day)\nSession 3: June 1-4\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 4: June 8-11\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 5: June 15-18\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 6: June 22-25\, Monday-Thursday\nSession 7: June 29-July 2\, Monday-Thursday (AU is closed on Friday\, July 3 in observance of Independence Day)\nSession 8: July 6-9\, Monday-Thursday\n\nParents and future students\, this short video will give you a glimpse of how SFWS students are experiencing campus life and the greater world while gaining valuable skills and knowledge to sustainably manage forests\, wildlife\, and other natural resources! \nWelcome to the family! War Eagle!
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/camp-war-eagle-virtual-session-8/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="SFWS Office of Student Services":MAILTO:fyedesk@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200728T154414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T204130Z
UID:7059-1596877200-1596888000@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:2020 Spring and Summer Graduation Open House
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn celebration of its 2020 Spring and Summer graduates\, the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences will host an open house on Saturday\, August 8\, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. \nThe Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building and Jeff Butler Patio will be open for all graduates and their families for self-guided tours\, photo opportunities\, and refreshments. \nDean Janaki Alavalapati and Associate Deans of Academic Affairs and Research\, Drs. Scott Enebak and Graeme Lockaby\, as well as some faculty\, will be present to safely greet visitors and distribute School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences graduation pins and other commemorative items. \nAll safety protocols will be followed\, per Auburn University guidelines. Please remember that face coverings and appropriate physical distancing is required within campus buildings. \nPlease contact Wendy Franklin\, SFWS student recruitment and events coordinator\, at wzf0003@auburn.edu\, with any questions.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/2020-spring-and-summer-graduation-open-house/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="SFWS Office of Student Services":MAILTO:fyedesk@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200804T215634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T210545Z
UID:7064-1597824000-1597856400@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Student Welcome to Auburn
DESCRIPTION:SFWS Welcomes New Students to Auburn! \nNew students are invited to a meet and greet with the deans and faculty on Wednesday\, August 19\, from 4 – 6 p.m.! They will be distributing Camp War Eagle backpacks\, SFWS Student Ambassador T-shirts\, as well as snacks and water. Masks and social distance rules will apply. \nThe Forestry and Wildlife Building is located at 602 Duncan Drive.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-student-welcome-to-auburn/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy Franklin%2C Student Recruitment & Events Coordinator":MAILTO:wzf0003@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20201007T162339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T163041Z
UID:7282-1602603000-1602606600@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Ms. Nancy Hand
DESCRIPTION:Ms. Nancy Hand\, Tilton/Independent Consultant\n“Communication Tips for Successful Professional Relationships”\n  \nhttps://auburn.zoom.us/j/82304906921\n  \n\nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-ms-nancy-hand/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20200916T171212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T195824Z
UID:7145-1602756000-1602766800@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Virtual Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences 2020 Virtual Career Fair will be held Thursday\, Oct. 15\, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The career fair is open to all Auburn University students interested in pursuing internships\, current positions\, and future job opportunities within government\, business\, and industry\, including fields such as forestry\, land management\, forest investments\, forest products\, wildlife management\, wildlife enterprise\, ecotourism\, sustainability\, natural resources policy and law\, and geospatial technologies.\n\nThe career fair event benefits all students regardless of their anticipated graduation! Students will have the opportunity to:\n\n\nMeet potential employers and learn about their organizations\nExplore careers in wildlife ecology and management\, forestry\, and natural resources\nApply for jobs and internships\n\n\nPrevious attending employers have included: Alabama Conservation and Natural Resources\, Alabama Farmers Federation\, Alabama Forestry Commission\, Alabama Nature Center\, Bartlett Tree Experts\, Canfor Scotch Gulf\, Georgia-Pacific\, Great Southern Wood Preserving\, Inc.\, Hancock Forest Management Group\, High Adventure Company\, International Paper\, Jasper Lumber Company\, Inc.\, Larson & McGowin\, Inc.\, Regions Bank\, Resource Management Service LLC\, Scotch Land Management LLC\, St. Marks NWR\, The Westervelt Company\, Timber Products Inspection\, US Fish and Wildlife Service\, US Geological Survey\, USDA Forest Service\, USDA-National Resources Conservation Service\, West Fraser\, WestRock Company\, Phenix City\, AL\, WestRock Company\, Richmond\, VA\, and Weyerhaeuser.\n\nTo learn more about attending or registering for a booth\, visit https://aub.ie/sfws2020careerfair or contact Wendy Franklin at wendy.franklin@auburn.edu.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-virtual-career-fair/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy Franklin%2C Student Recruitment & Events Coordinator":MAILTO:wzf0003@auburn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20201007T162811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T163118Z
UID:7283-1603207800-1603211400@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Dr. Qiusheng Wu
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Qiusheng Wu/University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\n“Fine-resolution Mapping of Wetland Inundation Dynamics Using Google Earth Engine”\n  \nhttps://auburn.zoom.us/j/82304906921\n  \n\nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-dr-qiusheng-wu/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Seminar Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20201007T162950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T162950Z
UID:7284-1603812600-1603816200@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Dr. Courtney Siegert
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Courtney Siegert\, Mississippi State University\n“A Tale of Tree Bark: How Morphology and Structure Influence Hydrology”\n  \nhttps://auburn.zoom.us/j/82304906921\n  \n\nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-dr-courtney-siegert/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20201007T163250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T163250Z
UID:7286-1605627000-1605630600@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Dr. Charlotte Roy
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Charlotte Roy\, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources\n“Wildlife Consumption of Neonicotinoid-treated Seeds”\n  \nhttps://auburn.zoom.us/j/82304906921\n  \n\nFaculty\, students\, and the public are invited to attend this free program.\nCFEs are available by request.\nAdvanced registration is not required.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-dr-charlotte-roy/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Seminar Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20210201T225837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T152521Z
UID:7558-1612279800-1612283400@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Nicole Conner
DESCRIPTION:Nicole Conner\, M.S.\, “Adapting New Technologies for Evaluating the Ecology and Distribution of the Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) in Alabama” \nJoin the seminar via Zoom at: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/4334742503 \nThe diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin)\, an emydid turtle that plays an important ecological role in salt marsh ecosystems\, has declined over the last century and is listed as a Priority One Species (highest conservation concern) in Alabama. Traditional surveying   techniques have been employed to monitor diamondback terrapins on the coast of Alabama throughout the last decade; yet these techniques can be time-consuming\, labor-intensive\, and disruptive to terrapins and their habitats. This study evaluated the potential for UAS technology and eDNA methodologies to effectively monitor diamondback terrapin presence\, abundance\, and/or distribution in salt marsh habitats. UAS-based surveys were conducted in 2017 and 2020 and the observational results indicated that UASs can provide an efficient and cost-effective means of evaluating both the spatial and seasonal abundance of terrapins in the tidal channels of salt marsh habitats. To develop an environmental DNA (eDNA) assay for diamondback terrapins\, primer-pairs were designed to target a sequence of terrapin mtDNA. Then\, a protocol was developed for the efficient collection of water samples and isolation of eDNA. The assay was first tested in the laboratory and was then tested with water samples collected from salt marsh habitats in Alabama. Additionally\, a control eDNA assay for striped mullet (Mugil cephalus)\, an abundant species in Alabama salt marshes\, was developed. Striped mullet eDNA was present in most environmental samples\, but detection ability appears to vary seasonally. The diamondback terrapin eDNA assay can accurately detect terrapin eDNA from the water of captive terrapins in the laboratory\, but the present methodology does not appear sufficient for the detection of the levels of terrapin eDNA in the habitats examined. With improvements to primer specificity and assay sensitivity\, this eDNA methodology may be able to detect diamondback terrapins in their natural habitat. The results of this study suggest that UAS and eDNA technologies both present promising means for the detection of diamondback terrapins in salt marsh ecosystems. These studies provide a foundation for the potential use of these technologies in diamondback terrapin conservation or research\, which could significantly complement and enhance ongoing diamondback terrapin research throughout its range. \nSpeaker Biography: \n​Nicole Conner\, M.S.\, is a researcher and teaching assistant at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her passion for marine conservation and management led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and Biology at the University of Alabama. Before beginning graduate school\, she completed an REU internship through the Duke University Marine Lab and an internship at the Georgia Aquarium. In the summer\, Nicole received her Master’s of Biology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham for her research evaluating the use of drones and environmental DNA for monitoring the diamondback terrapin in Alabama\, a species of high conservation concern. Her hope is that her research can help inform future studies focused on monitoring a variety of threatened and endangered species with sparse and/or poorly understood distributions.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-nicole-conner/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20210209T152728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T161659Z
UID:7572-1612884600-1612888200@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Catherine Haase
DESCRIPTION:Catherine Haase\, Ph. D.\, “The energetic costs of disease: a case study on the bioenergetics of white-nose syndrome” \nJoin the seminar via Zoom at: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/89065627233?pwd=YmtxZGRRWkgwUTRQK3ZXb2UyU3VGZz09 \nIn multihost disease systems\, differences in mortality between species may reflect variation in host physiology\, morphology\, and behavior. In systems where the pathogen can persist in the environment\, microclimate conditions\, and the adaptation of the host to these conditions\, may also impact mortality. White-nose syndrome (WNS) is an emerging disease of hibernating bats caused by an environmentally persistent fungus\, Pseudogymnoascus destructans. We assessed the effects of body mass\, torpid metabolic rate\, evaporative water loss\, and hibernaculum temperature and water vapor deficit on predicted overwinter survival of bats infected by P. destructans. We used a hibernation energetics model in an individual-based model framework to predict the probability of survival of nine bat species at eight sampling sites across North America. The model predicts time until fat exhaustion as a function of species-specific host characteristics\, hibernaculum microclimate\, and fungal growth. We found host body mass and hibernaculum water vapor deficit explained over half of the variation in survival with WNS across species. As previous work on the interplay between host and pathogen physiology and the environment has focused on species with narrow microclimate preferences\, our view on this relationship is limited. Our results highlight some key predictors of interspecific survival among western bat species and provide a framework to assess impacts of WNS as the fungus continues to spread into western North America. \nSpeaker Biography:  Dr. Haase received her B.S. in Wildlife from Unity College in Maine\, her M.S. in Conservation Biology at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry\, and her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Ecology from the University of Florida (GO GATORS!). Dr. Haase did her post-doctoral research at Montana State University studying the energetics of white-nose syndrome in western bat species. Outside of research and teaching\, Dr. Haase enjoys hiking\, kayaking\, ice cream\, R code\, and awkward mammals.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-catherine-haase/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20210219T163508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T163508Z
UID:7621-1614094200-1614097800@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Andrew Durso
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Durso\, Ph.D.\, “Crowd-sourcing and artificial intelligence for snake identification” \nJoin the seminar via Zoom at: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/89065627233?pwd=YmtxZGRRWkgwUTRQK3ZXb2UyU3VGZz09  \nSnakebite is a neglected tropical disease\, annually responsible for >100\,000 human deaths & >400\,000 victims of disability globally. It disproportionately affects poor & rural communities in developing countries\, which also have high snake diversity & limited access to antivenom. Antivenom can be life-saving when correctly administered but administration often depends on the correct identification of the biting snake. Snake identification is challenging due to snake diversity & potentially incomplete or misleading information provided to clinicians by snakebite victims or bystanders. Clinicians do not necessarily have enough knowledge or resources in herpetology to identify a snake from a carcass or photo. We collected a massive global repository of photos of snakes from various sources\, which is used in the above experiments\, and used the images to measure the accuracy of crowd-sourcing and computer vision at identifying snakes\, with the goal of building the first medical decision-support mobile app for snake identification based on artificial intelligence (AI) & remote collaborative expertise. We anticipate that this tool can reduce potentially erroneous or delayed healthcare actions\, as well as increase knowledge about snake identification and help collect basic information about snake distribution and activity patterns and promote snake conservation. \nSpeaker Biography: \nAndrew Durso was born in New York and grew up in North Carolina. He is a snake biologist with a focus on population and community ecology of snakes\, who earned a B.S. from University of Georgia\, M.S. from Eastern Illinois University\, and Ph.D. from Utah State University. He was based in Jena\, Germany\, and Geneva\, Switzerland from 2016-2019\, where he helped develop crowd-sourced and artificial intelligence approaches to snake identification with a goal of improving snake identification tools for doctors and patients in snakebite cases worldwide. Andrew joined the faculty at Florida Gulf Coast University in Ft. Myers\, Florida\, in January 2020.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-andrew-durso/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20210218T215043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T150100Z
UID:7602-1616680800-1616684400@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Great Smoky Mountains National Park chief ranger and Auburn alumna Lisa Hendy '94\, giving virtual talk March 25
DESCRIPTION:Auburn University will host a virtual talk with Auburn alumna Lisa Hendy ’94\, chief ranger of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park\, on March 25 as part of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Celebration. \nHendy is the first speaker in the virtual “7 for 75 Speaker Series” as part of the school’s yearlong celebration\, which began March 1. She will talk about her time at Auburn and her roles as chief ranger and lead supervisor of the Appalachian/Piedmont Zone Wildlife and Land Fire Program\, which serves 22 parks in the Southeast. \nThe talk is open to the public via Zoom from 2-3 p.m. CDT at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/86046413902\, and live-streamed via the school’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ausfws/live/. \nThe “7 for 75 Speaker Series” is designed to feature distinguished alumni and industry leaders representing an array of forestry\, wildlife and natural resource fields and enterprises. Speakers will cover a wide range of topics\, from land management to current and future technology to stakeholder engagement. \nThe next speaker will be Adam Howard ’97\, director of farm operations at the Arbor Day Farm of the Arbor Day Foundation\, on April 29 from 2-3 p.m. CT. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/75th-anniversary-7-for-75-speaker-series-presents-lisa-hendy/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20210322T180621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T203530Z
UID:7773-1616767200-1616770800@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:M.S. Seminar:  Hannah Leeper
DESCRIPTION:M.S. Seminar: Hannah Leeper\, Maj. Prof\, Dr. Todd Steury \nTitle: Resource selection at different spatial scales by Black Bears in Alabama \nLocation: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/86262870465 \nDate: Friday\, March 26\, 2021 \nTime: 2 p.m. \nAbstract: \nBlack bears are native throughout Alabama; however\, historic populations have diminished\, in part from decreased connectivity and habitat degradation. At present\, only two small populations of black bears occur in Alabama. One population is growing quickly in number\, while the other is genetically isolated from other black bear populations in the southeastern U.S. Neither population exhibits the spatial growth patterns characteristic of what small populations could achieve. The observed limited spatial growth and genetic isolation could be explained by a lack of corridors\, resulting in decreased connectivity\, or limited population expansion could be caused by human development and a lack of suitable habitat. Therefore\, we created first- and second-order habitat selection models using a Geographic Information System (GIS) for black bears in Alabama in order to understand resource selection at these two spatial scales. The objective of the first-order selection model was to identify potential spatial barriers and areas of population connectivity in Alabama. Models indicated that a lack of available corridors in south Alabama may be limiting gene flow with black bear populations in Florida. Conversely\, potential corridors in north Alabama may be facilitating population connectivity and expansion. The objectives of the second-order selection model were to understand how black bears use human dominated landscapes in Alabama and to understand more about the potential for population range expansion despite widespread human presence. We found that much of Alabama has a relatively low potential for population expansion; however\, there are areas that could provide opportunities for population growth\, allowing bear populations to approach their historic distribution. Understanding potential spatial barriers and population expansion in Alabama could help to inform wildlife managers who are seeking to enhance bear populations and prepare for potential bear population growth in the state and elsewhere in the U.S.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/m-s-seminar-hannah-leeper/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,Master's Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Audrey Grindle%2C Graduate Student Coordinator":MAILTO:apg0008@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T090000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20210319T175020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T213026Z
UID:7761-1617177600-1617181200@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Ph.D. Seminar:  Diego Gomez Maldonado
DESCRIPTION:Ph.D. Seminar: Diego Gomez Maldonado\, Maj. Prof\, Dr. Maria Soledad Peresin \nTitle: Development of bio-based systems as pollutants removal for water remediation \nLocation: Dixon Executive Conference Room\, 3315 \nDate: Wednesday\, March 31\, 2021 \nTime: 8 a.m. \nAbstract: \nCellulose nanofibril were used as scaffolds for the development of adsorbents for pollutants; in particular\, the cyanotoxin microcystin-LR. The adsorbents were modified to capture the toxin with the inclusion of β-cyclodextrin. The first approach tested was the direct adsorption onto the surface of the fibrils and evaluated on thin films by Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation monitoring and in bulk by the generation aerogels from the modified fibrils which adsorption was followed by High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography. The adsorption occurred in both levels\, with better results in surface level; interestingly the adsorption was limited by the density of crosslinking of the cyclodextrin and the salinity of the media carrying the microcystin. \nThe second approach was the generation of an active coating with oriented β-cyclodextrin immobilized on chitosan. The coating of nanocellulose fibers was done by the passive method of immersion of the material to coat into a solution with a strong ion presence. Moreover\, the adsorption of the cyanotoxin was achieved on thin films as followed on the Quartz Crystal Microbalance. The coating was also tested on 3D structures generated by both typical approaches for nanostructured materials: nanocellulose beads from a bottom-up technique and delignified wood (nanowood) from a top-down. On the tested systems the successful coating was confirmed by different spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. Furthermore\, the adsorption of the toxin was successful only on the coated materials\, demonstrating that the coating not only modified the surface area but also added the aimed activity to remove pollutants such as microcystin-LR.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/ph-d-seminar-diego-gomez-maldonado/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar,PhD Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Audrey Grindle%2C Graduate Student Coordinator":MAILTO:apg0008@auburn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210405T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210405T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20201130T184323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T184323Z
UID:7430-1617642000-1617645600@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:Summer Practicum Orientation
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Student Services will conduct a summer practicum student orientation on Monday\, April 5\, 2021 at 5 p.m. Attendance is mandatory for applicable students. More information will be provided in advance of the orientation by Dr. Jodie Kenney.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/summer-practicum-orientation/
CATEGORIES:Events,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20210405T215355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T220901Z
UID:7799-1617723000-1617726600@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:SFWS Seminar Series - Beatriz Vega
DESCRIPTION:The Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Seminar Series continues with Dr. Beatriz Vega\, Research Fellow in the Auburn University Forest Products Development Center. Dr. Vega will present a talk titled\, “Formaldehyde paper-based device (PAD) for a cost-efficient detection of formaldehyde emissions from wood panels\,” on Tuesday\, April 6\, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Join the seminar via Zoom at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/9398596544. \nShort Bio of Beatriz Vega \nBeatriz Vega is a Research Fellow in the Forest Products Development Center in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University. She has earned her Ph.D. degree from the Chemical Engineering Department in Åbo Akademi University in Turku\, Finland\, and her Master’s Degree from the Organic Chemistry Department in the Faculty of Chemistry\, Universidad de la República (UdelaR) in Montevideo\, Uruguay. The research work during her doctoral studies was mainly focused on fiber engineering using polysaccharide derivatives\, biomass fractionation\, and material characterization using traditional and advanced techniques. The research carried out for her degree from the Organic Chemistry Department in Uruguay focused on biotransformation of the main component in eucalyptus oil using fungi cells under resting cell conditions. As a Research Fellow\, Beatriz Vega is trying to contribute to Dr. Via’s group in SFWS with her biomass conversion\, biomass characterization\, and chemistry background. \n Abstract \nFormaldehyde paper-based device (PAD) for a cost-efficient detection of formaldehyde emissions from wood panels Alfredo García\, Lorena Portilla\, Beatriz Vega*\, and Brian Via. Forest Products Development Center\, School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences\, Auburn University\, Auburn AL 36849. The rapid advances in technology and the emerging analytical tools are providing new opportunities for the valorisation of under-utilized biomass and creating the best scenario for the development of innovative solutions. At the same time\, these momentous changes are shaping the nature of jobs available\, setting unprecedented challenges for the traditional production sectors. The forest products sector is not an exception and is trying to update their production patterns rapidly and address the changes. It is foreseen that the most important changes in the forest processing sector will occur in the construction sector and that the demand for engineering wood products such as pre-cut lumber\, and wood panels construction. Just in 2017\, the structural panel consumption and housing starts in the US were 20 million m3 and 1.6 million m3 \, respectively\, and have increased over the past years\, with average industry growth of 4.3% in the period 2014-2019\, a market size of $28 billion and industry employment of over 86000\, according to IBIS World industry research report. The engineered wood manufacturers follow strict protocols and regulations to ensure the optimum performance and certify the safety of their products\, either during fabrication or during the long service life of their products\, the manufacturers. In particular\, low formaldehyde emissions are recommended by different agencies such as the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)\, California Air Resources Board (CARB)\, the European Union\, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)\, ASTM D6007-14 and ASTM E1333-14. During this presentation\, our research related to a Formaldehyde paper-based device (PAD) for a costefficient detection of formaldehyde emissions from wood panels will be presented. Keywords: forest products\, engineered wood\, paper-based devices (PAD)\, formaldehyde emissions\, formaldehyde detection *ibv0002@auburn.edu
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/sfws-seminar-series-beatriz-vega/
LOCATION:SFWS Virtual Sessions\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T163000
DTSTAMP:20260522T013417
CREATED:20180409T132237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T135827Z
UID:3233-1618408800-1618417800@cfwe.auburn.edu
SUMMARY:75th Anniversary Student Awards Celebration Open House
DESCRIPTION:The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences will host the 75th Anniversary Student Awards Celebration on Wednesday\, April 14\, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. to honor students\, faculty\, and staff chosen for their outstanding academic performance and contributions. \n* Events are subject to Auburn University COVID-19 safety protocols and may be offered virtually or canceled depending on university guidelines.
URL:https://cfwe.auburn.edu/event/student-awards-celebration-and-dinner/
LOCATION:College of Forestry\, Wildlife and Environment\, 602 Duncan Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States
CATEGORIES:75th Anniversary,Events,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy Franklin%2C Student Recruitment & Events Coordinator":MAILTO:wzf0003@auburn.edu
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