Department of Biology

UA Biology Professor Randy Mitchell co-organized a two-day conference on the Ecology and Evolution of Plant-Pollinator Interactions, held in conjuction with the National Meeting of the Ecological Society of America in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This conference highlighted the most exciting recent advances in community and evolutionary pollination biology, fostering interactions among pollination biologists. The conference aimed to encourage a unified framework for community and evolutionary approaches to pollination, and to draw attention to largely unexplored questions at the intersection of these disciplines. This two-day conference (August 2-3, 2008) featured 23 speakers from five continents and eight countries, a poster session with over 80 entries, and over 200 registered participants. More information can be found at the conference website: www.uakron.edu/biology/pollination

UA Represented at “Congressional Visits Day” — Dr. Greg Smith (Biology) was one of 35 scientists from around the country who recently converged on Washington, D.C. to promote the continued, and increased, funding for science research and education. Co-sponsored by the Biological and Ecological Sciences Coalition (BESC) and the Coalition for Funding Agricultural Research Missions (CoFARM), this annual event provides a forum for the discussion of the vital role of basic research in advancing knowledge, enhancing the quality of life, and preparing students for careers in an increasingly technological job market. Smith met with staff in the offices of Senator Sherrod Brown (D), Senator George Voinovich (R), and Representative Betty Sutton (D-13^th), and encouraged their support for appropriating funds for the National Science Foundation (NSF) at the level authorized in the America Competes Act. This act is designed to improve support for science research and education, an effort intended to make the United States world leaders once again in technological advancements. If appropriated, this funding would double NSF’s budget over the next 7-10 years. All of the offices expressed their strong support of science research and education and were already aware of many of the ways the University of Akron was advancing this mission.

JOIN US FOR A SIMULATED NIH PANEL REVIEW

(SPONSORED BY – THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON – OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES & SPONSORED PROGRAMS, BUTCHTEL COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE, DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY)

LEARN HOW NIH STUDY SECTIONS WORK

WATCH AND HEAR REVIEWS OF NIH PROPOSALS BY NIH FUNDED RESEARCHERS WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE ON NIH STUDY SECTIONS.

LOCATION – The University of Akron, Quaker Square Ballroom B (135 S. Broadway, Akron OH)
DATE – April 28th

RSVP is required by April 15, Please send an E-Mail to slr@uakron.edu and indicate which session you plan to Attend Morning, Afternoon, Both, Social
Thanks

Learn more HERE