SEES Grad Defense: Austin Shaffer - MS Defense - "A new crocodylian from the Eocene (Ypresian) of Wyoming (Greater Green River Basin, USA) and the origins of Longirostres"
Study Hall
Library Workshops: A Guide to Scholarly Publishing—from Journals to Open Access
Are you unsure which journal to publish in? Have you ever wondered how to identify and avoid predatory publishers? What is the difference between traditional publishing and open access? This workshop will provide answers to these questions and more, and you’ll learn strategies for navigating the jungle of scholarly publishing. Bring your own questions too! Presented by Kari Kozak, director, Sciences and Engineering Libraries.
SEES:7000 Colloquium - Yagmur Derin (UI College of Engineering ) - "From Sensors to Ensembles: Precipitation Science for Extreme Weather and Flood Resilience"
Teaching and Learning Outside: Showcase and Roundtable
SEES Grad Defense: Ethan Bley - MS Defense - "Middle and Upper Ordovician encrinurid trilobites from the Maquoketa Formation (Katian) of Iowa and the Table Cove Formation (Darriwilian) of Newfoundland"
SEES Grad Defense: Michelle Wikner - MS Defense - "Enrichment of Rare Earth Elements in Cretaceous Clays of the lower Dakota Formation in Northwest Iowa"
Earth Day with SEES!
The School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability will host an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM in Trowbridge Hall. The day’s events will include hands-on-exhibits and demonstrations about Earth processes, the environment, and policies. Everyone is welcome!
Sustainability Lecture Series: Land Use, Policy, and Climate Innovation
The Sustainability Lecture Series is an interdisciplinary forum of practicing professionals. The conversation will demonstrate real work in land use planning, environmental governance, and climate innovation to help students understand how their future careers can impact sustainability. The panelists cover a broad range of expertise from Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, and Law.
Participants will:
· Understand sustainability as a systems issue
· Recognize the link between land use and climate...
Garlic Mustard Pull and Cleanup
Join us in caring for the Campus Arboretum! Help remove invasive garlic mustard and pick up litter to keep our natural spaces healthy and beautiful. This hands-on event is a great way to support campus sustainability, enjoy time outdoors, and learn more about local ecosystems. The cleanup will take place in the wooded area on the northeast side of the Hancher footbridge.
Please wear closed‑toe shoes and long pants for safety. Gloves will be provided, and no prior experience is needed, just bring...
Study Hall
Blooming Plants: How to Care for Plants and Greenery
Drop in for a free workshop to design and decorate your own Chia Plant Buddy after the “Blooming Plants” program!
Chia Buddies: Create Your Own Study Buddy
This drop-in crafting activity will immediately follow “Blooming Plants,” a workshop where local experts will talk about basic plant care.
SEES:7000 Colloquium - Casey Helgeson (Penn State University) - "Transdisciplinary Research Through the Lens of Values"
MATFab Materials Frontier Symposium
Recycled Runway
Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: Eco-tourism and Culture in Costa Rica
Maker Breaks at the Sciences Library: Shrinky Dinks
Get creative with chemical engineering by making your own shrinky dinks! Make your own design and use it to create your own bracelet or keychain.