Dr. Brandon Barton, Mississippi State University
2008 North LawnSeminar Dr. Brandon Barton, Mississippi State University Contact: Dr. Monica Kersch-Becker
Research Seminar – Dr. John Manak, University of Iowa
2008 North LawnSeminar Dr. John Manak, University of Iowa Contact: Dr. Stanislava Chtarbanova
Research Seminar – Dr. Patrick Edger, Michigan State University
2008 North LawnSeminar Dr. Patrick Edger, Michigan State University Contact: Dr. Michael McKain
Research Seminar – Dr. Todd Oakley, University of California, Santa Barbara
2008 North LawnSeminar Research Seminar - Dr. Todd Oakley, University of California, Santa Barbara "Taking the fork in the road: The origin of bioluminescence and the diversification of luminous courtship in ostracods " Bioluminescence is an ecologically impactful phenotype often used in communication, including courtship signals whose origins increase rates of speciation. Because bioluminescence is strongly influenced by few or even single genes, learning how those genes originate is critical for understanding how genetic changes impact diversification. One origin of bioluminescence occurred [...]
Research Seminar – Dr. Cissy Ballen, Auburn University
2008 North LawnResearch Seminar - Dr. Cissy Ballen, Auburn University HOW INCREASING EQUITY IN THE BIOLOGY CLASSROOM DRIVES SOCIAL CHANGE Contact: Dr. Kaleb Heinrich - kheinrich@ua.edu
Bama Biology Bootcamp
Bama Biology Bootcamp (B³) is a one-week intensive program for incoming Biological Sciences majors and other freshmen enrolled in BSC114 or 118 for the Fall 2019 semester. Its purpose is to help first year college students make a successful transition from the expectations of high school to those of college, setting the stage for a great college experience. Learn more at b3.as.ua.edu.
Research Seminar – Dr. Prashant Sharma, University of Wisconsin Madison
1014 North Lawn Hall 221 Hackberry Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesMaking horseshoe crabs crabs again: Integrating data classes in the phylogenetic inference of ancient radiations The backbone phylogeny of Chelicerata--the subphylum of arthropods that includes spiders, mites, and horseshoe crabs--remains intractable to phylogenetic resolution, owing to a confluence of conflicting phylogenetic signal, long branch attraction artifacts, limitations in taxonomic sampling, and episodic extinction at the ordinal level. Salient sampling omissions in modern chelicerate phylogenies include the miniaturized orders Palpigradi and Schizomida, as well as Opilioacariformes, the sister group to the [...]
Research Seminar – Dr. Han-A Park, University of Alabama
1014 North Lawn Hall 221 Hackberry Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesContact: Dr. Kim Lackey