Category Archives: Fall 2015
“Fascinating Biology of Birds of Prey” Wraps Up Science Forum for 2015
Natalie Mong, education director for Upstate Birds of Prey, a nonprofit organization established to assist in the capture, rehabilitation and […]
Climate Change and Fundamental Science Modeling Topic for Friday, Nov. 13
Dr. Melissa R. Allen, post-doctoral researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will present “Climate Variability and Change: What Fundamental Science and […]
“Where Do We Put All the Renewable Energy?” Topic for Nov. 6
Dr. Matthew Mench, Condra Chair of Excellence professor and head of mechanical, aerospace, & biomedical engineering, will speak on “Where Do We […]
Design Thinking and Creativity on Tap for Friday, Oct. 30
Dr. David Matthews, associate dean of facilities and technology and professor/chair of interior design will speak on “Design Thinking and […]
Restoring Urban Streams Topic for Friday, Oct. 23
Dr. John Schwartz, associate professor of civil & environmental engineering, will speak on “Restoring Urban Streams: What Is ‘Natural’?” at […]
No Meeting Oct. 16 – UT Fall Break
We will not meet Friday, October 16 because UT will be closed for Fall Break. We will resume our regular weekly […]
Dr. Colin Sumrall to speak on “The Origin of Birds: Did the Age of Dinosaurs Really End?” October 9
Dr. Colin Sumrall, assistant professor of ecology & evolutionary biology, will speak on “The Origin of Birds: Did the Age of […]
“Desalination: The Quest for Clean Water” topic for Oct. 2
Dr. Shannon Mahurin, Staff Scientist, Nanomaterials Chemistry Group, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will speak on “Desalination: The Quest for Clean […]
“Mystery and Magic of Monarch Butterflies” Topic for Sept. 25
Wanda DeWaard, Environmental Educator for Earth Kin, will speak on “The Mystery and Magic of Monarch Butterflies” at the next UT […]
Genetic Engineering Topic for UT Science Forum Sept. 18
Dr. Tessa Burch-Smith, assistant professor of Biochemistry and Cellular & Molecular Biology at the University of Tennessee will present “Can Anything […]