ISU welcomes ecology and biology speakers - Indiana State University
16.04.09
ISU welcomes ecology and biology speakers
April 16 2009
On Tuesday April 21, a researcher of ecology and evolution of animal populations in nature will speak at Indiana State University as part of the Biology Seminar Series: “From Molecules to Ecosystems.” Then in celebration of Darwin’s 200th birthday there will be a biology speaker on April 24.
Both scientists are members of the National Academy of Sciences.
“This is a good week to hear two the nation’s top scientists,” said Rusty Gonser, ISU assistant professor of biology. “This is a great opportunity for our students, faculty and members of the community to interact with scientist that have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences.”
John Avise, a distinguished professor at the School of Biological Sciences at the University of California at Irvine will speak at 4 p.m. April 21 in room 12 of the Science Building. Avise will discuss the work he has done to become known as the founding
Source: Indiana State University, Indiana
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