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Spring ’26 <\/strong>
Biology Department Seminar Schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Noon – 1:oo pm, Thursdays (unless otherwise noted).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 22, No Seminar<\/strong> – First Day of Classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 29, OLRI 250 – Seniors Only: Capstone Check In, Sarah Boyer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feb 5, OLRI 250 – Research Update, Emily Twedell, Mac Biology Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feb 12, OLRI 250 – “Diagnosing Pediatric Rare Diseases in the Genomics Age”, Dr. Saquib A. Lakhani, MD, Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s. Joint Biology and HPSC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feb 19,  OLRI 250 – Capstones Work Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feb 26, OLRI 250 – Neuroscience Alumni Panel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mar 5, OLRI 250 – Dr. Sandolsam “Stone” Cha – “Breaking Barriers: An International Student’s Journey to Becoming a Physician” Joint Biology and HPSC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mar 10, JBD <\/strong>– 8 am – 4 pm<\/strong> – Capstone Talks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mar 12, Art Commons<\/strong> – 8 am – 4:20 pm<\/strong> – Capstone Poster Sessions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mar 19, No Seminar<\/strong> – Spring Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mar 26, OLRI 250 – Jed Carlson, “All Science for War: How Far-Right Extremists Weaponize Genetics Research”, Visiting Assistant Professor in MSCS at Macalester<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apr 2,  OLRI 250 – Adrienne Keller –  “An Integrated Above and Belowground Perspective of Carbon and Nutrient Cycling in Terrestrial Ecosystems: Insights to Advance Ecosystem Science and Land Management Practices”, Joint Bio\/ES<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apr 9, OLRI 250, <\/strong>“Restoring Ecosystems from the Ground Up: The Importance of Soil Health and Biodiversity for Building Resilience on Tribal Lands”, Dr. Danielle Ignace, UMN, Joint Bio\/ES\/MNI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apr 15,  JBD, 1:30 – 4:00 pm<\/strong> – Honors Talks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apr 16, OLRI 250 – Anna Selmeki, UMN – fungal pathogens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apr 16, Smail Gallery<\/strong> – 5:30 pm<\/strong>, Biology Senior Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apr 23,  OLRI 250 – Advising for Juniors, Sarah Boyer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apr 30, OLRI 250 – “Linking Ecology, Immunology and Behavior to Understand Transmission of a Complex Life Cycle Parasite”, Amanda Hund, Carleton College, Joint Bio\/ES<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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