Past Events

Upcoming Past

Nov

22

2024

Dissertation Defense

This dissertation explores eukaryote origins using 10+ Tb of deep-sea metagenomic data, revealing 60+ unclassified taxa. It doubles genomic resources, linking Asgardarchaeota to carbon cycling and eukaryogenesis.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Hybrid

Speaker(s): Kathryn Appler

Nov

20

2024

Dissertation Defense

Description coming soon.

9:00 am – 10:00 am Hybrid

Speaker(s): Philip Souza, Jr., University of Texas, and Marine Science Institute

Nov

7

2024

Science Under the Stars: Getting to Know Your Nighttime Neighbors

Join Science Under the Stars for this November talk as Ph.D. candidate Luke Larter introduces you to some of his favorite players in Austin’s star-lit symphony, teaching you their calls and the right times to listen for them.

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Hybrid

Speaker(s): Maddie Brightbill

Nov

1

2024

Student Travel Award Seminar

Student Travel Award Seminar

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Hybrid

Speaker(s): Mathea Kurts-Shaw, Hannah Rempel, and Kyle Runion

Oct

25

2024

Departmental Seminar

Ben Jelen will discuss microbes in biogeochemical cycles and his work on seaweed biorefineries tackling Sargassum blooms and methane reduction.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Hybrid

Speaker(s): Ben Jelen - PhD Candidate - Rutgers University

May

28

2024

Patton Center Visitor Hours

Visit the Patton Center Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am-4 pm.

10:00 am – 4:00 pm In Person

May

28

2024

Bay Education Center Visitor Hours

The Bay Education Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am-4 pm.

10:00 am – 4:00 pm In Person