Upcoming Conservation Lecture on chemical ecology in marine systems-Thursday, April 6th

Conservation Lecture Series    Enhancing Global Coastal Literacy in Florida

Thursday April 6th, 2017 From 7pm to 8pm FSUCML Auditorium 3618 US-98 St. Teresa, FL 32358 Refreshments available before talk Translating the Language of Life: Chemical Ecology as Planetary Drug Discovery by Dr. Mark Hay  Georgia Institute of Technology Most organisms on Earth have neither eyes nor ears--and must decide to run, eat, or mate with the thing next to them based on chemical cues. Just as chemical biologists discovered treatments for diseases by understanding cell signaling, chemical ecologists can provide new options for curing environmental collapse by understanding these chemically-mediated interactions in nature. The presentation will focus on how understanding, translating, and using this chemical cross-talk among marine species can provide new and powerful options for curing environmental collapse in marine systems. About the Speaker Dr. Mark Hay is a professor at Georgia Institute of Technology and an experimental field ecologist who investigates the underlying chemical mechanisms generating patterns found in the field. Most of his work is focused on tropical coral reefs and in freshwater lakes and streams. The majority of his research focuses on plant-herbivore and predator-prey interactions. Additionally, Dr. Hay uses basic ecological and evolutionary investigations to facilitate management, conservation, and restoration of aquatic systems. Dr. Hay is the co-director of the Aquatic Ecology Center and the Teasley Chair in Environmental Biology at Georgia Tech. UPCOMING EVENTS FSUCML Open House: Coastal Literacy Saturday, April 22, 2017@ 10am - 3pm Please join us for Earth Day and enjoy a day at the lab with family and friends. More Info > Lecture: Future Storminess Thursday, July 13 2017 @ 7pm Dr. James Elsner (FSU) will discuss hurricanes and tornadoes in a warmer world More Info > Whatever Floats Your Boat Regatta Saturday, October 7th 2017 Ahoy, mateys! Get your "scrap-py "boats ready for this year's regatta. More Info>

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