Sunday, September 25, 2016

Grad Host Speaker 2017 Winner - Margaret Lowman


Grad Host Speaker Winner Announcement

This year we had a great selection of speakers to pick from. The votes were counted, and the most voted speaker was Margaret Lowman.  Please stay tuned for more details. She will be visiting us from March 14-16. 

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Nominee: Margaret Lowman

Link: http://canopymeg.com/

Brief Description: Margaret has been nicknamed the “Real-life Lorax” and “Einstein of the treetops” for her work in canopy ecology. Her research focuses on insect pests, ecosystem health and biodiversity. She was the California Academy of Sciences inaugural Chief of Science and Sustainability, where she advocated for sustainable science through education and corporate interaction.

Possible Seminar Topics: Science and policy, Conservation challenges


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