Natural & Applied Sciences Seminars
Food, Fun & Riveting Research
Free and open to the public: Friday Natural & Applied Science (NAS) seminars.
Every other Friday afternoon, the third floor of the Environmental Sciences building is one of the busiest places on campus. At a time when many students, faculty and staff are winding down the week, others are gathering for a seminar series featuring food, fun and riveting research. Come to hear talks from local and internationally recognized experts in their field on a variety of topics: biology, chemistry, environmental science, geoscience and water science. Students in the sciences are especially encouraged to attend to find out more about the current problems being addressed in different fields and to investigate possible educational and career paths.
When & Where
Light Reception at 3:45 p.m. in ES317
Seminar at 4 p.m. in ES301
Most every other Friday during spring and fall semesters.
WHy
The NAS seminars exist to address contemporary issues in science, society and our environment, and reflect the interdisciplinary nature of natural and applied science.
Sponsored By
The NAS Seminars are generously supported by the annual NAS Heirloom Plant Sale.
2025 Spring Schedule
All seminars are free and open to the public. These seminars are designed to be accessible to people who have a well-rounded background in the sciences. Join us in Environment Sciences building room 301 at 3 p.m.
January 31, 2025
Dr. John Janssen, Professor Emeritus at the School of Freshwater Sciences
Oceanography for the Limnologist, and Vice-Versa
February 14, 2025
Dr. Breeyawn Lybbert, UW-Green Bay
Escape the Chemistry Lab! Designing an escape room experience for undergrads
February 28, 2025
Dr. Amy Kabrhel et al., UW-Green Bay
Innovative Teaching Strategies in Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS)
March 14, 2025
Dr. Mike Draney, UW-Green Bay
Spiders and Panama
April 4, 2025
Dr. Zahangir Alam, International Islamic University Malaysia
Waste management and sustainability
April 18, 2025
Anindo Choudhury, St. Norbert College
Fish parasites and Panama
May 2, 2025
TBD
Those that came before...
We have a list of our previous seminars, many which include YouTube recordings.
The Department of Natural and Applied Sciences has a long history of inviting speakers to discuss research in the sciences. Check out who has presented and the topics that have been discussed in previous years.
What to Learn More?
Is there a speaker you would like to hear? Are you interested in hosting or providing funds to support speakers? Send your suggestions and ideas to committee chair, Keir Wefferling.