Abstract:
About the Sp eaker:
\;
Seminar Contact: Sonia Cavi gelli
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1430628064 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1430628064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:COEIB Virtual Fermentation Workshop DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Training / Work shop X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T131818Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
COEIB Virtual Fermentation Workshop
Center of Excel
lence in Industrial Biotechnology
Zoom
Pr
ice: $699/person (covers all four sessions)
Date
s:
- 8/13/26 | Thursday: 1:00pm –\; 5:00pm
- 8/20/26
| Thursday: 1:00pm –\; 5:00pm
- 8/27/26 | Thursday: 1:00pm R
11\; 5:00pm
- 9/03/26 | Thursday: 1:00pm –\; 5:00pm
Featuring:
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Ali Demirci\, Penn State
<
strong>Mekala Venkatachalam\, Penn StateHosted by the Center of Excellence in Industrial Biote
chnology (COEIB)\, the Virtual Fermentation workshop is a 4-day workshop
\, held over four Thursdays\, focusing on a range of microbial fermentat
ion processes.
In this course\, we will cover topics such as biop
rocessing\, recombinant technologies\, kinetics\, microbial nutrition\,
and BioPat trace technology. Participants will have the opportunity to e
ngage in case study experiments and data analysis\, guided by our expert
instructors.
The workshop will be led by one of Penn State’
\;s esteemed Agricultural and Biological Engineering professors\, Ali De
mirci\; featuring presentations from the director of Penn State'\;s C
SL Behring Fermentation facility\, Mekala Venkatachalam\, and a collabor
ating biotech company.
Contact
COEIB Admin
coeib@psu.edu
X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Meeting X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1432181365 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1432181365 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Night at the Museum DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T200000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260902T115133Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
Fall 2026 Night at the Museum
The Penn State Univers ity Museums Consortium is hosting a night at the museums on Sep tember 3rd. Several museums (listed below) will be open late\, and there will be trolley service to ferry people around. Trolley Stop Si gns\, map attached\, underwritten by Penn State Outreach\, will loop around campus from 4 pm to 8 pm\, in addition to Campus Shuttle an d CATAbus Blue Loop and White Loop.
Penn State Athletics
o \; \; Penn State All-Sports Museum
The All-Sports Museum exhibits the achievements of the men and women who
built the proud traditions of 35 different varsity athletics programs a
cross 150 years of Penn State history. Our current special exhibit\, The
Way I Saw It\, presents 100 unique and powerful photos of Penn State at
hletes\, coaches\, venues\, and fans shot between 1977 and 2005 by alumn
us Pat Little\, who spent over three decades as a professional photojour
nalist.
College of Agricultural Sciences
o \;&
#160\; Armsby Respiratory Calorimeter
Open to the pu
blic especially for Night at the Museums\, this historic site engages vi
sitors in the history of scientific research at the early Pennsylvania A
gricultural College.
Image attached\, caption: Faculty Burt Stani
ar brings his students in animal nutrition to the historic site annually
. Programs across campus explore the intersection of science and history
at the calorimeter -- from engineering and thermodynamics to biochemist
ry\, architecture to statistics
o \; \; Fros
t Entomological Museum
Bring your questions about insects an
d related arthropods\, while learning about research in Penn State'\;
s Department of Entomology. You can also compose a poem about insects in
our newest exhibit. \;
Student Affairs
o
\; \; HUB-Robeson Galleries
Contemporary art exh
ibitions at the HUB-Robeson Galleries are designed to spark your imagina
tion\, inspire new ideas\, and bring people together. Exhibitions on vie
w include ‘\;Feral Botanica\,’\; an immersive installation by
Brooklyn-based artist Hidenori Ishii in HUB Gallery\; ‘\;Recipes\,&
#8217\; featuring encaustic paintings by Christine Sajecki in Art Alley
\; and ‘\;In Dreams\,’\; a unique collection of 100 sculptural
rabbits by Darla Jackson in the Exhibition Cases.
College of Arts and Architecture
o \; \; Center for the Performing Arts
o \; \; Palmer Museum of
Art
Head to the Palmer Museum to experience ongoing special
exhibitions Dreaming American Futures: Invitational 250 and Telling Sto
ries: Rethinking American Art at the Palmer. You can also catch the last
week of noted special exhibition Constellations: Celebrating the Legaci
es of Betye Saar before it closes.
College of Earth and Miner al Sciences
o \; \; Earth and Mineral Science
s Museum &\; Art Gallery
Discover something new at the Ea
rth and Mineral Sciences Museum &\; Art Gallery! Explore our current
exhibition\, Through Different Eyes: Industrial Worlds by Women Artists
\, and our newest exhibition\, Casting an Icon: Making the Liberty Bell\,
both curated by Penn State student interns. Say hello to Snowball the m
ule\, who\, along with Old Coaly\, lived and worked on campus at the tur
n of the twentieth century. Then try your luck finding tiny sapphires in
our "\;gravel pit"\; or unwind in our new lounge area.
< h3>Eberly College of Science
o \; \; PAC Herb arium
Penn State Outreach
o \; \; The Arboretum at Penn State
University Libr aries and Scholarly Communications
o \; \; Eb
erly Family Special Collections Library
Stop by the Eberly F
amily Special Collections Library to enjoy our current exhibition\, R
20\;Paper Paradise: Three Centuries of Pennsylvania German Fraktur and S
cherenschnitte.”\; \; You’\;ll see highly decorated callig
raphic Fraktur and intricate Scherenschnitte\, literally “\;scissor
-cuts\,”\; ranging from the 18th century to the present day. Exhibi
tion tours will be offered at 4PM and 6:30PM\; the gallery will be open
until 8PM for you to immerse yourself in Pennsylvania paper arts.
\;
About PSUMC
The Penn State University Museum Consortiu m (PSUMC) is a network of museum and archival professionals and educatio n specialists associated with the unique facilities and irreplaceable co llections housed at Penn State’\;s University Park Campus. These co llections and spaces are used by members of the Penn State community for teaching\, research\, and public service across many academic disciplin es. Collections are integral to the teaching\, research\, and engagement mission of our institutional land-grant mission. Collections are not on ly the result of research and fieldwork\, but they are also opportunitie s for new findings and discoveries without the cost of going out into th e field. These locations are opportunities for student engagement\, prov iding experiences in research\, collection care\, science communication \, and outreach. \;
Visit museums.psu.edu \;for details and links to public -facing member locations.
Organization: UP - Insti tute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC
Beyond Compositionality: Scale-Reliant Inference and ALDEx3 for Microbiome Data
Featuring:
Justin Silverman
Penn State Un
iversity
Contact:
Mallorie Smith
mqs5394@psu.edu
25Live Calendar Training
MSC W201
Huck Institutes has transiti oned to using 25Live\, Penn State'\;s event system\, to streamline ca lendaring across units.
Join this interactive session to learn ho w to enter events\, request which calendars it goes on\, and and how the new system is set up.
Join in person or via Zoom.
Registe
r for Zoom on Sept 1 at 9:00 am:
psu.zoom.us
…\; \;
Register for Zoom Sept 9 at 3:30 pm:
psu.zoom.us…\;
Organization: UP - Ins titute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
When the signal changes: Lepidopt eran olfaction and plant-pollinator interactions in a changing world
Speaker: \;Jeff Rif fel\, University of Washington
- September 10\, 2026< br>
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- 106 Animal\, Veterinary\, and
Biomedical Sciences Building
About the Speaker:
Jeff Riffell is an Endowed Professor in the Biology Department and Graduate Program of Neuroscience at the University of Washington\, S eattle (UW). He received his Ph.D. at UCLA and was a Research Associate in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Arizona in John H ildebrand'\;s laboratory. While at UW\, he has received several profe ssional honors\, including an Endowment for Excellence in Biology\, a Na tional Geographic Explorer award\, an Innovation Award from the Universi ty of Washington\, a Kavli Frontiers of Science Fellow\, an Internationa l Society for Neuroethology Investigator Award\, and a CoMotion Innovati on Fund Award. Over the last 15 years\, he has published more than 85 re search articles on quantitative behavior\, chemical ecology and atmosphe ric chemistry\, and neuroscience.
Contact:
- S
usan Bass
- sgb13@psu.edu
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDD
Our fall seminar series is nearly full\, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledg e and insights. Don'\;t miss these outstanding opportunities to learn \, connect\, and engage.
Featured speaker: Ana Bento of C ornell University
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202\; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1431000495 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1431000495 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Neuroscience Seminar Series\, featuring Dorthea Tse\, Allison Xi ao\, and Liangzhu (Zack) Zhang DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T141455Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESTalk Title to be Announced
Neuroscience Seminar Series
September 10\, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
008 Mueller Building\, University Park
Featuring: Dorthea Tse\, Al lison Xiao\, and Liangzhu (Zack) Zhang\, Penn State University
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1430628065 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1430628065 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Genomics Core Facility Open House DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:4th Floor\, Chandlee Lab X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260902T145136Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 4th Floor\, Chandlee Lab
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
Genomics Core Facility Open House : Discover the future of Genomics Research at Penn State.
The ope n house includes:
- Lab \;Tou
rs: \;See our high-tech sequencing equipment in person.
- Expert \;Guidance: \;
Chat with our facility staff to get answers to all your genomics and seq
uencing questions.
- SharePoint \;Launch: \;Learn how our new website makes working with the
core easier.
- Upcoming \;Progra
ms: \;Hear about our new services and future events.
Open to the entire PSU research community (faculty\, s taff\, &\; students).
Contact
Cheryl Kelle
r
cak1
42@psu.edu
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1420784050 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1420784050 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:From Households to Habitats: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Hum an-Environment Interaction DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event image";ID=42;TYPE=Image:25livepub.collegenet.com…\; X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:Nittany Lion Inn\, Board Room X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260902T145136Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Nittany Lion Inn\, Board Room
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
A symposium for people interested in interdisciplinary conversa tion and scholarship that highlights four projects-in-process funded by the CSSI and features four scholars working at the intersection of commu nication\, science\, and society.
Friday\, September 11\, 202 6 9:00 a.m.–\;5:00 p.m.\, breakfast at 8:45 a.m. The Boardroom at t he Nittany Lion Inn\, University Park\, PA
Featured Scholars:
Rajiv Rimal\, Johns Hopkins University\; Jeff Niederdeppe\, Cornell University\; Jenell Johnson\, University of Wiscon sin\; and Andrew High\, Penn State
Topics:
< p>Community awareness of health risks associated with the Aedes japonicus mosquito in Pennsylvania through laboratory diagnostics and ed ucational field ecology approaches \;with James Mutunga\, B iology\, Penn State-Harrisburg\; Joshua Trey Barnett\, Communication Art s and Sciences\; Coren Jagnow\, Center for Survey Research\; Drew Lysake r\, Penn State ExtensionFamily communication\, youth dig ital media engagement\, and physical health \;with Weimiao Zhou\, Communication Arts and Sciences\; Orfeu Buxton\, Biobehavioral He alth\; Priya Kumar\, Information Sciences and Technology\; and Shawn Whi teman\, Health and Human Development\, Utah State University
Mapping against the binary in the Mexico-US bor derlands \;with Melissa W. Wright\, Women\, Gender\, and Se xuality Studies and Geography\; Anthony Robinson\, Geography\; Lily Hout man\, Geography
Click here to regist er by August 14\, 2026.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar IMAGE;VALUE=URI:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/i/DgCN0dUqzUCxtrwPhJ0qa 4XR.jpg UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1420125024 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1420125024 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OHMC Seminar Series ft. Daniel Sprockett DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:106 Animal\, Veterinary and Biomedical Scien ces Building X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC DTSTAMP:20260902T145136Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal\, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences BuildingOrganization: UP - Insti tute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC
Partner s Through Time: Gut Microbiome Co-diversification as a Framework for One Health Research
Featuring:
Daniel Sprockett
<
em>Wake Forest University
Contact:
Mallorie Smith
mqs5394@
psu.edu
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - College - Agricultural Sciences
The Great Insect Fair is our annual extravaganza celebrating insects with lots of activities\, games \, crafts\, tasty treats\, and fun for everyone!
FREE ADMISSION
Saturday\, September 12\, 2026
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Snider Agri
cultural Arena\, E. Park Ave.\, State College\, PA
Sponsored by the Department of Entomology\, the Huck Institutes of the Life Scienc es\, and the Insect Biodiversity Center.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1431049938 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1431049938 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Following the process of domestication through space and time wi th ancient DNA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T131500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:108 Wartik Laboratory X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Institute - Plant DTSTAMP:20260902T145136Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 108 Wartik L aboratoryOrganization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - In stitute - Plant
Featuring:
Benjamin Blackman
University of California\, Berkele
y
Abstract:
Where and how many times crop plants were domesticated\, how quickl
y and severely genetic diversity is lost during domestication\, and how
domestication syndromes are assembled through polygenic evolutionary cha
nge are questions of active research and frequent debate. My talk will a
ddress these questions by applying both modern and archaeological DNA ge
nomics approaches in the common sunflower\, Helianthus annuus. To study
how Native American farmers transformed the common sunflower from a high
ly branched wild plant with small disks and seeds into a staple crop tha
t sports a single large head with large seeds on an unbranched stalk\, w
e have assembled a time series of archaeological and ethnographic sample
s spanning close to 4000 years of history. In my talk\, I will discuss h
ow our findings speak to timing and strength of genetic bottlenecks unde
r cultivation\, uncover dynamic impacts of crop-wild gene flow over time
\, and resolve a longstanding controversy about where and how many times
sunflower was domesticated. Then I will describe how our archaeological
time series\, in revealing the timing and order of selective sweeps ove
r the domestication period\, provides insight into how the sunflower dom
estication syndrome was assembled by Native American farmers through tim
e. Together\, our results yield a synthetic picture of how changing agri
cultural practices and cultural connectivity shaped the evolution of thi
s major oil and confectionary seed crop.
About the Speake
r:
Benjamin Blackman is an associate professor in the Depart
ments of Plant &\; Microbial Biology and Integrative Biology at UC Be
rkeley. Dr. Blackman completed his undergraduate and doctoral degrees at
Stanford and Indiana University. He then completed a postdoc at Duke an
d spent several years on faculty at the University of Virginia before jo
ining the UC Berkeley faculty. Working in two primary systems\, sunflowe
rs and monkeyflowers\, Dr. Blackman and his group at UC Berkeley seek to
learn how plant developmental processes like solar tracking and flower
maturation are coordinated\, understand how developmental mechanisms evo
lve as plants adapt to stressful habitats and climate conditions\, and r
eveal the genetic changes that have been important as wild plants were d
omesticated to become staple crops.
Contact
Jesse
Lasky
j
rl35@psu.edu
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
Plant Biology Seminar Series
September 14\, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wartik Laboratory\,&# 160\;University Park
Featuring:
Benjamin Blackman\, University of California\, Berkeley<
/p>
Abstract:
Where and how
many times crop plants were domesticated\, how quickly and severely gen
etic diversity is lost during domestication\, and how domestication synd
romes are assembled through polygenic evolutionary change are questions
of active research and frequent debate. My talk will address these quest
ions by applying both modern and archaeological DNA genomics approaches
in the common sunflower\, Helianthus annuus. To study how Native America
n farmers transformed the common sunflower from a highly branched wild p
lant with small disks and seeds into a staple crop that sports a single
large head with large seeds on an unbranched stalk\, we have assembled a
time series of archaeological and ethnographic samples spanning close t
o 4000 years of history. In my talk\, I will discuss how our findings sp
eak to timing and strength of genetic bottlenecks under cultivation\, un
cover dynamic impacts of crop-wild gene flow over time\, and resolve a l
ongstanding controversy about where and how many times sunflower was dom
esticated. Then I will describe how our archaeological time series\, in
revealing the timing and order of selective sweeps over the domesticatio
n period\, provides insight into how the sunflower domestication syndrom
e was assembled by Native American farmers through time. Together\, our
results yield a synthetic picture of how changing agricultural practices
and cultural connectivity shaped the evolution of this major oil and co
nfectionary seed crop.
About the Speaker:
Ben
jamin Blackman is an associate professor in the Departments of Plant &am
p\; Microbial Biology and Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley. Dr. Blackm
an completed his undergraduate and doctoral degrees at Stanford and Indi
ana University. He then completed a postdoc at Duke and spent several ye
ars on faculty at the University of Virginia before joining the UC Berke
ley faculty. Working in two primary systems\, sunflowers and monkeyflowe
rs\, Dr. Blackman and his group at UC Berkeley seek to learn how plant d
evelopmental processes like solar tracking and flower maturation are coo
rdinated\, understand how developmental mechanisms evolve as plants adap
t to stressful habitats and climate conditions\, and reveal the genetic
changes that have been important as wild plants were domesticated to bec
ome staple crops.
Contact
- Jesse Lasky
- jrl3
5@psu.edu
Harmful non-native plants in U.S. forests: Drivers\, trends\, and invasion debt
Ecology Seminar Series
September 14\, 2026 | \;1:25 - 2:15 pm
208 Business Building\, University Park
Featuring: Kevin Potter\, US Department of Agricu lture
Abstract:
Non-nat
ive invasive plants cause significant ecological impacts to forests whil
e requiring costly management interventions. A decade of research using
Nationwide Forest Inventory data from across the United States has demon
strated that the nation’\;s forests are highly invaded by problemat
ic non-native plants and that they are becoming increasingly invaded ove
r time. We have shown that about 38 percent of forests in the contermino
us 48 states (about 250 million acres) are invaded\, with invasion assoc
iated with forest fragmentation\, developed and agricultural land use\,
and the Wildland Urban Interface. Forests under conservation management
are less invaded than those that are not. We have also found strong evid
ence of invasion debt\, the temporal lag of invasion impacts yet to be r
ealized. Forests in the eastern United States are more highly invaded th
an forests in the West (except in Hawai‘\;i). Ongoing work is asses
sing the invasion vulnerability of forests in the Southern Appalachians
following widespread disturbance by Hurricane Helene. These results are
important for the long-term monitoring and management of forest impacts
associated with invasive plant species and offer a glimpse into ongoing
national\, regional\, and local trends in the invasion of United States
forests.
About the Speaker:
Kevin M. Potter is a landscape ecologist and population geneticist w
ho applies the disciplines of landscape ecology\, conservation biology a
nd population genetics to assess and mitigate threats to tree species an
d forest communities\, particularly across broad scales. Since 2023\, he
has been a research ecologist with the Eastern Forest Environmental Thr
eat Assessment Center (EFETAC)\, part of the Research and Development br
anch of the United States Forest Service. From 2007 to 2022\, he was a r
esearch professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resour
ces at North Carolina State University (NCSU). Previously\, he was a pos
tdoctoral fellow with the Camcore International Tree Conservation and Do
mestication program at NCSU. He earned a Ph.D in forestry and M.S. in na
tural resources from NCSU and received his B.A. degree in journalism fro
m Drake University in Iowa. He is a native of Denver\, Colorado.
Seminar Contact: Mary McCafferty
Location Details (Venu e Name/Virtual Platform): Palmer Museum of Art
AA - Admission Type: F ree\, registration required
AA - Admission Ticket or Registration Lin k: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RY30fNs9iUOp wcEVUm61Lqe
Help shape the Palmer'\;s reinstallation plans
for the American Galleries to better support your teaching! Join museum
curators and educators to review draft gallery themes\, proposed object
checklists\, and interpretive strategies for the museum'\;s reinstall
ation of the American Galleries\, slated to open Fall 2027. Faculty may
choose to attend one of the three se
ssions listed below (agenda is the same for all sessions). Light refreshments will be provided. \; \;
Space is limited\, and registrati on is required. Part icipants will receive a confirmation email after registration closes Fri day\, September 4. For additional informa tion or questions about the workshop\, contact Keri Mongelluzzo\, educator for academic engagement and access\, at klm556@psu.edu. \;
The Mind of a Bee
Distinguished Lectures in Life Scienc e
- September 15\, 2026 from 4
:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Refreshments at 3:30 pm
- 102 An imal\, Veterinary\, and Biomedical Sciences Building\, University Park
- Pre-lecture refreshments from 3:30 - 4:00 pm
Featuring:
- Lars Chittka\, Queen Mary University of Londo
n
Abstract
:
Most of us are aware of the hive mind—\;the power of
bees as an amazing collective. But do we know how uniquely intelligent b
ees are as individuals? I argue that they have remarkable navigational a
bilities\, can recognize not just flowers but also human faces\, exhibit
basic emotions\, count\, use simple tools\, solve problems\, and learn
by observing others. They may even possess consciousness. I illustrate h
ow bee brains are unparalleled in the animal kingdom in terms of how muc
h computing power is packed into their tiny nervous systems. I examine t
he psychological differences between bees and the ethical dilemmas that
arise in conservation and laboratory settings because bees might feel an
d think.
About the Speaker:
Lars Chittka FRS
\, Hon.FRES\, FLS\, MAE is the author of the book The Mind of a Bee and P
rofessor of Sensory and Behavioural Ecology at Queen Mary College of the
University of London. He is also the founder of the Research Centre for
Psychology at Queen Mary. He is known for his work on the evolution of
sensory systems and cognition using insect-flower interactions as a mode
l system. Chittka has made fundamental contributions to our understandin
g of animal cognition and its impact on evolutionary fitness studying bu
mblebees and honeybees. His main discoveries\, published in over 250 art
icles\, concern the evolution of colour vision in bees\, and their surpr
ising cognitive abilities\, for example numerosity\, attention\, speed-a
ccuracy trade-offs in decision making\, false memories\, emotion-like st
ates\, the social learning of object manipulation skills in bees and the
exploration of consciousness from a variety of perspectives. Chittka is
a recipient of the Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award and an Ad
vanced Fellowship from the European Research Council (ERC). He is also m
ember of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina\, an elected
Fellow of the Linnean Society (FLS)\, the Royal Entomological Society (
FRES) as well as the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB). He has been an edi
tor of biology’\;s foremost open access journal PLoS Biology since
2004 and a Chairman of a panel of Europe'\;s most prestigious funding
agency\, the European Research Council’\;s (ERC\, in 2011 and 2013
). Chittka has been involved in a number of collaborative works linking
the science of bees with music and art. With his band Killer Bee Queens
\, he released a concept album entitled Strange Flowers\, in which all so
ng lyrics are inspired by the world of bees.
Contact
- Heather Hines
- hmh19@psu.edu
Unlocking Plant Biology: \;An overview of QIAGEN Solutions for Extr action\, Analysis\, and Discovery
You'\;re invited t o join us for an upcoming \;QIAGEN Lunch &\; Learn T echnical Talk\, hosted by the Plant Institute. Whether you& #39\;re interested in DNA/RNA extraction\, genomics\, trans criptomics\, or other molecular biology workflows\, this is a great oppo rtunity to learn about QIAGEN'\;s latest technologies and connect wit h representatives from their team.
- September 16\,
2026
- 12:00 pm
- 3rd Floor MSC Commons
- September 2\; 9:00 am -10
:00 am
- September 17\; 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
- September
29\; 11:00 am -12:00 pm
- Utilize the skills of our Center members to help
researchers process and analyze sequencing data\, culminating in result
s for a grant application or publication
- Provide an opportun
ity for students/post-docs to further develop skills as group leaders of
DAWG by creating and delivering their own workshop
- Help bui
ld collaborations between members of the One Health Microbiome Center an
d other Penn State researchers who are interested in microbiome research
- Jesse Lasky
- jrl35@psu.edu
- September 2\; 9:00 am -10
:00 am
- September 17\; 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
- September
29\; 11:00 am -12:00 pm
- Septemb
er 30\, 2026
- 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 501 Wartik La
boratory
- 2007 B.A.
Biology\, Colorado College\, Colorado Springs\, CO
- 2014 Ph.D
. Ecology\, Colorado State University\, Fort Collins\, CO (John McKay\,
advisor)
- 2011-14 Graduate and Postdoctoral Research Associat
e\, Institute for Plant Genetics (IPK)\, Gatersleben\, Germany (Tim Shar
bel\, advisor)
- 2014-2017: NSF PGRP Postdoctoral Fellow\, Dep
artment of Integrative Biology\, University of Texas\, Austin\, TX (Tom
Juenger advisor)
- 2017-Present: Genome Sequencing Center\, Hu
dsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology\, Huntsville\, AL\, USA
- Jill Hamilton
- jvh6349@psu.e
du
- Francesco Di Gioi
a
- fxd92@psu.edu
- Remarks from Penn State leadership
- Keyn ote Address
- PanelsNetworking and Collabor ative OpportunitiesS tudent Poster SessionGot questions? Ema il us at \;icds@psu.edu or check out our website for more Sym posium information. \;CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1432751514 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1432751514 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ICDS/Huck AI Symposium DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T153000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Registration Link";ID=38702;TYPE=Url:forms.cloud.micro soft…\; DTSTAMP:20260903T131819Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
Registr ation Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7ICDS/H uck AI Symposium
- Thursday\, October 15
- 8:30
a.m. - 3:30 p.m. \;
- Alumni Hall\, HUB-Robeson Center
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences a nd the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting s ymposium on artificial intelligence.
Featured Speakers:
< br>- Ed O'\;Brien\, Penn State\, AI for Molec
ular and Cellular Biology
- Joao Dorea\, Univ
ersity of Wisconson Madison\, AI for Food and Environment
Jun Deng\, Yale University\, AI for Health
Registration is required by October 1\, 20 26
Planning Committee:
- Wenrui Hao
- Sarah Ivory
- Sharon Huang
- Enrico Casella
- Vishal Singh
- Dajiang Liu
- David Koslicki
Schedule and Speakers:
8:30 am - Welcome\, Christina Grozinger and Andrew Read
8: 45 am - 10:00 am - AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology\, Moderated by Shaun Mahony
Speaker/Presenter
Title
Ed O '\;Brien \;
How data reuse and AI/ML are accelerating scientific discovery in molecular and c ellular biology
Shaun Mahony
Neural networks and AI approa ches for understanding gene regulation
Ipsita Mohanty
Mini ng Public Metabolomics Repositories to Discover Hidden Microbial Chemist ry
Qunhua Li
TBD
Anton Nekrutenko
Responsibl e and reproducible analytics with agentic AI
Hyuntae Na
TB D10:00 am - 10:30 am - Coffee Break
10:30 am - 11:50 am - AI for Food and Environment\, Moderated by Enrico Casella
Speaker/Presenter
Title
Joao Dorea
\;
Enrico Casella
AI &\; IoT in Precision Livestock Far ming
Armen Kemanian
Recompiling Life: Generative Blueprint s for Living Systems
<\;td class="\;xl67"\; style=& quot\;height: 16.0pt\; border-top: .5pt solid black\; font-size: 11.0pt \; color: black\; font-weight: 400\; text-decoration: none\; text-underli ne-style: none\; text-line-through: none\; font-family: Calibri\,… \; CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1430696919 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1430696919 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CIDD Seminar Series\, ft. Nathan Grubaugh DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:Millennium Science Complex X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDD DTSTAMP:20260902T145138Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium S cience Complex
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDDOur fall seminar series is nearly full\, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledg e and insights. Don'\;t miss these outstanding opportunities to learn \, connect\, and engage.
Featured speaker: Nathan Grubaug h of Yale University
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in M SC W-202\; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1431049939 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1431049939 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Neuroscience Seminar Series\, featuring Martin Ralph DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T141456Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESTitle to be Announced
Neuroscience Seminar Series
October 15\, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
008 Mueller Building\, University Park
< /div>Featuring: Martin Ralph\, Universi ty of Toronto
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1430628073 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1430628073 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OHMC Seminar Series ft. Tristan Caro DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:106 Animal\, Veterinary and Biomedical Scien ces Building X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC DTSTAMP:20260902T145138Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal\, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building
Organization: UP - Insti tute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMCA Micro bial Observer Effect? Confronting Microbiome Rate and Phenotype Measurem ents “\;In The Wild”\;
Featuring:
Trist an Caro
CaltechContact:
Mallorie Smith
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1433794488 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1433794488 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Plant Biology Seminar\, featuring Thomas Juenger DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T131500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T141456Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
mqs5394@psu.eduGenetic and genomic studies of ecotypes an d local adaptation in Panicum virgatum.
Plant Biology Seminar Series
October 19\, 2026 | 12:15 - 1:15 pm
108 Wartik Laboratory\, University Park
Featuring: Thomas Juenger\, University of Texas at Austin
Abstract:
Pla nts live in an ever-changing and unpredictable environment. As sessile o rganisms\, they must acclimate or adapt to complex environmental changes occurring across both space and time. Which environmental variables mat ter the most? What physiological or metabolic mechanisms buffer response s to the environment? How are these responses encoded in genomes and how do they evolve? Genome-enabled research is helping to address these lon gstanding questions by characterized a myriad of genetic\, genomic\, and physiological responses to common abiotic and biotic stress. The challe nge now is to disentangle evolved and adaptive responses of plants to st ress from the deleterious results of stress. A promising avenue is the u se of locally adapted natural variation and common garden studies to win now the beneficial responses from the maladaptive consequences of stress . Here\, I report on progress in the development of genetic and genomic resources for switchgrass\, as well as present results from common garde n field experiments aimed at understanding the genetics of upland/lowlan d ecotype divergence\, plasticity\, and local adaptation. \;About the Speaker:
Biology at the University of Texa s at Austin. \;Tom received a B.S. in Ecology\, Ethology\, a nd Evolutionary Biology from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana . Before heading to graduate school\, he worked as a botanist for the Il linois Natural History Survey\, and for The Nature Conservancy Colorado Field Office. In 1994\, Tom started graduate school at the University of Chicago in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. His diss ertation focused on the ecology and evolution of species interactions in natural scarlet gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata) populations. In 1999\, Tom obtained his Ph.D from UC and received a Miller Institute Postdoctoral f ellowship. As a Miller Fellow at UC-Berkeley\, Tom worked with Ellen Sim ms on a variety of questions including studies of the genetic basis of p henotypic plasticity\, the quantitative genetics of physiological traits and stress responses\, and ecological studies of interactions between p lants and nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
Tom began an appointment at t he University of Texas at Austin in 2002\, where he teaches undergraduat e and graduate courses in Evolutionary Biology. Tom’\;s current res earch focuses on plant genetics\, genomics\, and physiology with a speci al focus on abiotic stress responses and adaptation to climate change. R ecent work has centered on studies of C4 perennials grasses\, including switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) and its potential as a biofuel feedstock. \;These projects include involvement in the assembly and study of the switchgrass genome\, genetic mapping of physiological and abiotic st ress related traits\, and the development of tools and resources for stu dying perennial grasses and the development of perennial feedstocks. He has also been involved in studies exploring methods for crop improvement \, including breeding for adaptation under future climates and the impor tance of plant-microbe interactions.
Seminar Contact:
- Jesse Lasky
- jrl35@psu.edu
< /div> CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1432427374 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1432427374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ecology Seminar Series\, featuring Kelsey Brock DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T132500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T141500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T141456Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESTalk Title to be Announced
Ecology Seminar Series
October 19\, 2026 | 1:25 - 2:15 pm
208 Business Building\, University Park
Featuring: Kelsey Brock\, University o f Wyoming
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1430628074 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1430628074 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DAWG Workshop LOCATION:UP: Animal\, Veterinary\, and Biomedical Sciences 106 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar DTSTAMP:20260902T145138Z GEO:40.803572;-77.863885 DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Center - OHMCData Analysis Wor king Group (DAWG) is a One Health Microbiome Center affiliated group tha t comes together to analyze high-throughput sequencing data.
Whil e the main \;goal is to provide training to the One Health Microbiom e Center members on how to process and analyze sequencing datasets\, we aim to:
- Utilize the skills of our Center members to help
researchers process and analyze sequencing data\, culminating in result
s for a grant application or publication
- Provide an opportun
ity for students/post-docs to further develop skills as group leaders of
DAWG by creating and delivering their own workshop
- Help bui
ld collaborations between members of the One Health Microbiome Center an
d other Penn State researchers who are interested in microbiome research
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDDOur fall seminar series is nearly full\, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledg e and insights. Don'\;t miss these outstanding opportunities to learn \, connect\, and engage.
Featured speaker: Samuel Brown o f Georgia Tech
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-2 02\; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1431049940 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1431049940 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OHMC Seminar Series ft. Stephen Taerum DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:106 Animal\, Veterinary and Biomedical Scien ces Building X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC DTSTAMP:20260902T145138Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal\, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building
Organization: UP - Insti tute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMCProtist s: external “\;guts”\; of the plant rhizosphere
< p>Featuring:Stephen Taerum
The Connecticut Agricultural E xperiment StationContact:
M allorie Smith
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1433794489 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1433794489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Plant Biology Seminar - Ryan Folk DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T131500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T141456Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
mqs5394@psu.eduShifts in evolutionary lability underlie i ndependent gains and losses of root nodule symbiosis in a single clade o f plants
Plant Biology Seminar Series
Invited and H osted by Plant Biology Graduate Students
- Octobe
r 26\, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
- 108 Wartik Laboratory\, U
niversity Park
Featuring:
- Ryan Folk
- Purdue University
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1429356086 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1429356086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ecology Seminar Series\, featuring Shana Sundstrom DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T132500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T141500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T141456Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESAbstract
Root nodule symbiosis (RNS) allows plants to access atmospheric nitrogen through a mutualistic relationship with soil bacteria in the root nodule organ and succeed in confronting ecological challenge. Pinpointing the evolutionary origins of nodules is critical to understanding the genetic basis of RNS\, a complex trait re quiring coordination from both the plant host and the bacterial symbiont . This endeavor is complicated by data limitations and the intermittent presence of RNS in a single clade of ca. 30\,000 species of flowering pl ants\, i.e.\, the nitrogen-fixing clade (NFC). The purpose of this talk is to explain the main methods and outcomes of the NitFix initiative (Ka tes et al. 2024)\, where we developed the most extensive de novo phyloge nomic hypothesis to date for all \;major lineages of the NFC\, repor ted an enhanced root nodule trait database to reconstruct the evolution of RNS\, and built a series of evolutionary models of RNS gain/loss. Thr ough identification of the evolutionary pathway to RNS gain\, we show th at shifts among heterogeneous evolutionary rates can map how a complex t rait such as RNS can arise many times across a large phylogeny. Our anal ysis identifies rate heterogeneity potentially associated with a two-ste p process in which an ancestral precursor state gave rise to a more labi le state from which RNS was quickly gained at specific points in the NFC . Our rigorous reconstruction of ancestral states illustrates how a two- step pathway could have led to multiple independent gains and losses of RNS\, contrary to \;recent hypotheses invoking just a single gain an d numerous losses. RNS may be an example of multi-level convergent evolu tion\, thus requiring a broader phylogenetic and genetic scope for genom e-phenome mapping to elucidate mechanisms enabling fully functional RNS.About the Speaker
Ryan Folk received his bachelor'\;s degree from the University of Akron\, and his PhD from The Ohio State University in Evolution\, Ecology\, and Organismal Biology. After a postdoctoral experience at the Florida Museu m of Natural History at the University of Florida\, Dr. Folk served on t he faculty of Mississippi State University for seven years and has recen tly moved to Purdue University. His research focuses on the evolution an d ecology of flowering plant diversity\, focusing particularly on the ro le of symbiosis and hybridization in the unique history of plants.Contact
- Ellie Hulit
- enh5256@psu.edu
Talk Title to be Announced
Ecology Seminar Series
October 26\, 2026 | 1:25 - 2:15 pm
208 Business Building\, University Park
Featuring: Shana Sundstrom\, Universit y of Nebraska\, Lincoln
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1430628075 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1430628075 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Huck Distinguished Lecture - Andres Garcia DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Lecture / Keyno te / Forum X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T141456Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
Bioengineered Hydrogels for Regenerative Medicine
Distingu ished Lectures in Life Science
- <
li>October 27\, 2026 @ 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm
- Refreshments at
3:30 pm
- 102 Animal\, Veterinary\, and Biomedical Sciences Bu
ilding\, University Park
- Pre-lecture refreshments from 3:30
- 4:00 pm
Featuring:
- Andres J. Garcia\,
Georgia Tech
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1407402454 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1407402454 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Biotech Day 2026 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T133000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event image";ID=42;TYPE=Image:25livepub.collegenet.com…\; X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:603 Barron Innovation Hub 123 South Burrowes Street State College\, PA X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - COEIB DTSTAMP:20260902T145138Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 603 Barron I nnovation Hub 123 South Burrowes Street State College\, PAAbstract:
Hydrogels\, highly hydrated cross-linked polyme r networks\, have emerged as powerful synthetic analogs of extracellular matrices for basic cell studies as well as promising biomaterials for r egenerative medicine applications. A critical advantage of these synthet ic matrices over natural networks is that bioactive functionalities\, su ch as cell adhesive sequences and growth factors\, can be incorporated i n precise densities while the substrate mechanical properties are indepe ndently controlled. We have engineered poly(ethylene glycol) [PEG]-malei mide hydrogels for local delivery of therapeutic proteins and cells in s everal regenerative medicine applications. For example\, synthetic hydro gels with optimal biochemical and biophysical properties have been engin eered to direct human stem cell-derived intestinal organoid growth and d ifferentiation\, and these biomaterials serve as injectable delivery veh icles that promote organoid engraftment and repair of intestinal wounds. In another application\, hydrogels presenting immunomodulatory proteins induce immune acceptance of allogeneic pancreatic islets and reverse hy perglycemia in models of type 1 diabetes. Finally\, photopatterned hydro gel-based microfluidic platforms have been developed using human organoi ds to model lymphoid-gut interactions. These studies establish these bio functional hydrogels as promising platforms for basic science studies an d biomaterial carriers for cell delivery\, engraftment and enhanced tiss ue repair.About the Speaker:
André\;s J. Garcí\;a is the Executive Director of the Petit Institute for Bioen gineering and Bioscience and Regents’\; Professor in the Woodruff S chool of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Garcí\;a’\;s research program integrates innovative enginee ring\, materials science\, and cell biology concepts and technologies to create cell-instructive biomaterials for regenerative medicine and gene rate new knowledge in mechanobiology. This cross-disciplinary effort has resulted in innovative biomaterial platforms that elicit targeted cellu lar responses and tissue repair\, human stem cell technologies\, and mec hanistic insights into the interplay of mechanics and cell biology. In a ddition\, his research has generated intellectual property and licensing agreements with start-up and multi-national companies. He is a co-found er of several start-up companies. He has received several distinctions\, including the Young Investigator Award\, the Clemson Award for Basic Sc ience\, and the Founders Award from the Society for Biomaterials\; the I nternational Award from the European Society for Biomaterials\; the Biom aterials Global Impact Award\; and Georgia Tech’\;s Outstanding Int erdisciplinary Activities Award and the Class of 1934 Distinguished Prof essor Award. He is an elected Fellow of Biomaterials Science and Enginee ring\, Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science \, Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers\, and Fellow o f the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. He serv ed as President for the Society for Biomaterials in 2018-2019. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering\, the National Aca demy of Medicine\, the National Academy of Inventors\, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.Contact
- Yuguo
Lei
- yxl6034@psu.edu
Organizati on: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - COEIBThe Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (COEIB) is hosting its first-ever engagement and networking event: “\;Biotech Day.R 21\; Registration is required but free!
Biotech Day will be a micro-conference\, focusing on the advanc ement of biotechnology and preparing students for entry into the biotech nology industry.
Come out and join us\, and enjoy all the excitin g things we have in store:
- Guest Speaker Presentations
- Poster Session
- Networking
- And more!
Date: Thu rsday\, October 29th\, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: 603 Barron Innovation HUB
Feat uring:- Dr. Andrew Zydney\; Penn State Unive
rsity
- Jace Fogle\; Abbvie
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDDOur fall seminar series is nearly full\, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledg e and insights. Don'\;t miss these outstanding opportunities to learn \, connect\, and engage.
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W- 202\; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1431049941 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1431049941 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Neuroscience Seminar Series\, featuring Gregory Knipp DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T141456Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESDevelopment of an In Vitro Model of the Hu man Neurovascular Unit (NVU) for Drug and Phenotypic Screening
< div>Neuroscience Seminar Series
October 29\, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm< /p>
008 Mueller Building\, University Pa rk
Featuring: \;Gregor y Knipp\, Purdue University
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1430628076 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1430628076 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OHMC Seminar Series ft. Pak Kin Wong DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:106 Animal\, Veterinary and Biomedical Scien ces Building X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC DTSTAMP:20260902T145138Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal\, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences BuildingAbstrac t:
Neuroinflammatory responses are associated with many diso rders\, and in particular with neurodegenerative diseases (e.g.\, Alzhei mer’\;s Disease). \; Clinical trial success in treating CNS dis orders (5.6%) lag far behind the rates for other disorders (13.2%)\, in part due to the fact that only 2% of all approved therapies traverse the BBB. A significant unmet medical need exists for advanced approaches to discover and develop new treatments for diseases that involve the brain '\;s interface with the BBB. The high attrition rates associated with development of neurotherapeutics are theorized to be due to issues incl uding the restrictiveness of the BBB\, off target toxicity\, or a lack o f efficacy during late-stage clinical trials. We posit that a reduction in attrition may be realized through enhancing the physiological relevan cy of BBB and NVU models used for permeability and neuroactivity screeni ng in early lead candidate selection and development stages. In vivo the BBB extends beyond the brain microvessel endothelial cell (BME C) layer and includes the pericytes and astrocytes in direct contact tha t form the BBB. The NVU also includes cells of the brain parenchyma cons isting of neurons\, microglia and oligodendrocytes. \; Taken togethe r\, the six major cell types of the NVU barrier synergistically function to: increase the restrictive barrier phenotype\; regulate the expressio n of influx and efflux transporters and metabolizing enzymes\; control n euronal extracellular fluid composition\; and possess the supporting cel ls in direct contact comparative to current indirect contact in vitr o BBB screening models. \; I will detail our research into the development and optimization of a physiologically relevant direct contac t NVU in vitro model where human astrocytes\, pericytes\, and b rain endothelial cells (HBEC-5i) are layered and cultured on the apical Transwell®\; surface in direct contact to form the BBB. 0\; In addition\, neurons\, human microglia and oligodendrocytes have be en cultured in the basal chamber to provide a complete in vitro model of the human NVU. This optimized direct contact NVU in vitro< /em> model has been developed for assessing the permeation and associate d exposure effects of new and established chemical entities to improve c ompound screening for the mitigation of neurological diseases.About the Speaker:
Gregory Knipp received his doctorat e in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the laboratory of Dr. Ronald T. Borchar dt at The University of Kansas\, investigating the role of peptide confo rmation on the passive permeation of peptides across the Caco-2 and Bovi ne Microvessel Endothelial BBB cell model. Currently\, he serves as a Pr ofessor of Industrial and Molecular Pharmaceutics in the College of Phar macy at Purdue University. He is also the co-founder and the Faculty Dir ector of the Purdue Translational Pharmacology CTSI Core Facility. \;During his 40 years of experience in the pharmaceutical field\, he has maintained a strong interest in preclinical pharmaceutics\, drug discov ery and development areas. \;In particular\, he has expertise in th e ADME/T area and has received funding from the NIH\, FDA\, DTRA\, EPA\, DOD\, and private industry. He has published over 100 research papers\, commentaries\, and book chapters related to his research interests sinc e 1991. \;Seminar Contact: Carly Schissel
Organization: UP - Insti tute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMCRapid M icrobial Biosensing for Precision Medicine
Featuring:
Pak Kin Wong
Penn State UniversityContact:
Mallorie Smith
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1433794490 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1433794490 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Plant Biology Seminar\, featuring Daniela Carrijo DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T131500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T141456Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
mqs5394@psu.eduManaging winter cover crops for soybean an d corn production \;
Plant Biology Seminar Series
Novem ber 2\, 2026 | 12:15 - 1:15 pm
108 W artik Laboratory\, University Park
Featuring: Daniela Carrijo\, Penn State University
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1433313587 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1433313587 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Huck Distinguished Lecture - Matthew Campen DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Lecture / Keyno te / Forum X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T141456Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESAbstract:
In many traditional corn- soybean rotation systems\, the land is left fallow during the winter mon ths. In contrast\, growing a winter cover crop can provide numerous soil health benefits\, including increasing soil organic carbon\, improving soil structure and fertility\, and promoting microbial activity. However \, questions remain about how winter cover crops influence water and nit rogen availability for subsequent summer crops. For example\, cover crop s can deplete soil water during the spring when they are rapidly growing and potentially reduce water availability to the following crop\; meanw hile\, cover crop residue left on the soil after cover crop termination can conserve soil moisture during the summer months. Further\, cover cro ps can either increase or reduce nitrogen availability to subsequent cro ps depending on cover crop species and management. In this session\, we will share findings from our field research in Pennsylvania examining ho w cover crop management influences water and nitrogen dynamics for subse quent soybean and corn production. Results from this research can help i nform best management practices for farmers in Pennsylvania and the Mid- Atlantic region. \;About the Sp eaker:
Daniela Carrijo is an Assistant Professor and Extensi on Specialist in Grain Crop Production in the Department of Plant Scienc e. The goal of her program is to develop best management practices for g rain crop production\, including corn\, soybean\, and wheat. Her researc h focuses primarily on improving water and nutrient use efficiency at th e field scale. Daniela also serves as the convener of the Regenerative a nd Climate-Smart Landscapes Critical Issue Initiative in the Institute f or Sustainable Agricultural\, Food\, and Environmental Science (SAFES).< strong>Seminar Contact:
- Charlie Anderson
- cta3@psu.edu
Minding the nanoplastics: bringing the worlds of environmental science and toxicology together to better understand an emerging global exposure
Distinguished Lectures in Life Science
< br>- November 3\, 2026 from 4:00 pm t
o 5:00 pm
- Refreshments at 3:30 pm
- 102 Animal\, V
eterinary\, and Biomedical Sciences Building\, University Park
Featuring:
- Matthew Campen\, University of New Mexico
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1407402455 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1407402455 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Materials Day 2026 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T180000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:Millennium Science Complex X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Institute - VPR - MRI DTSTAMP:20260902T145139Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium S cience ComplexAbstract:
Plastic materials degrade into particles that have been named microplas tics (describing particles <\;5mm in diameter) or nanoplastics\, where in one dimension is <\;100nm. Most environmental research has focused on larger microplastics that are typically >\;5µ\;m\, largely due to limitations of technology. However\, it has been known for decades th at particulates that get into the human body are universally less than 5 00 nm in diameter. This talk will cover the recent journey to better ass ess nanoplastics concentrations in the human body and visually and spect roscopically confirm the types of plastic materials that survive at the nanoscale and are specific risks to human health. Of interest\, the high ly crystalline plastics such as polyethylene\, polyethylene terephthalat e\, and polypropylene appear to create nano crystalline particles that a re consistent with what is found in human tissues.About the Speaker:
Dr. Matthew Campen is a Distinguished Professor and toxicologst at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy. He earned a BS in Biochemistry from Virginia Tech\, a PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, and completed postdoctoral training in pulmonary physiology at t he Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Campen’ \;s research examines how complex mixtures of inhaled particles enter the body and trigger biological changes that influence respiratory\, cardio vascular\, and neurological health. By combining laboratory studies with insights from clinical and community research\, his work helps explain how everyday environmental exposures can contribute to chronic diseases. His recent studies have shed light on molecular pathways linking air po llution and microplastics exposures to brain and vascular health\, provi ding a foundation for understanding the potential health risks of these emerging pollutants.Contact
- Andrew Patterso
n
- adp117@psu.edu
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Institute - VPR - MRIWe’\;re thrilled to announce tha t Materials Day 2026 is set for Wednesday\, Nov ember 4\, at the Millennium Science Complex (MSC).
Last year’\;s new one-day format drew a record crowd of more than 500 attendees from Penn State and industry. Materials Day 202 6 builds on that success\, with more opportunities to explore research\, see Penn State facilities in action\, and make connections across the m aterials community. Join fellow industry leaders\, researchers\, students\, and faculty for a dynamic day of discovery \, collaboration\, and innovation.
What'\;s in store:< /p>
- Interactive poster sessions happening t
hroughout the day: meet graduate students and faculty members representi
ng many research groups from across Penn State and dive into emerging ma
terials science breakthroughs.
- Guided and self-guide
d tours of the MSC: see our cutting-edge facilities up close wi
th live demonstrations!
- Flash talks: Hear b
rief presentations highlighting the latest research techniques\, tools\,
discoveries\, and capabilities across the Materials Research Institute.
- Plenty of networking opportunities: reconn
ect with colleagues and meet new potential collaborators from across dis
ciplines\, like in past Materials Day events\, with a few new tw
ists.
- Industry Meet-n-Greet: Connect indust
ry representatives directly with Penn State graduate students and facult
y to discuss technology interests\, career opportunities and potential r
esearch collaborations.
Click here to register to attend!
360°\; VIEWS OF MATERIALS DAY
Visit more than 20 different online tours\, inc luding an exploration of the Materials Day experience through an immersive 360° \; view of demos\, poster sessions\, flash talks\, and more!
Whether you'\;re deep in the world of materials science or simply curious about what’\;s next\, Materials Day 2026 promises an inspiring atmosphere you won’\;t want to miss.
For more details\, visit mri.psu.edu/ MaterialsDay
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1430188310 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1430188310 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260831T182646Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESMonthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting
W203\, Millennium Science Complex
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1432751515 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1432751515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CIDD Seminar Series\, ft. Gui Becker DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:Millennium Science Complex X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDD DTSTAMP:20260902T145139Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium S cience Complex
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDDOur fall seminar series is nearly full\, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledg e and insights. Don'\;t miss these outstanding opportunities to learn \, connect\, and engage.
Featured speaker: Gui Becker of Penn State University
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202\; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1431049942 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1431049942 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OHMC Seminar Series ft. Aida Ebrahimi DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:106 Animal\, Veterinary and Biomedical Scien ces Building X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC DTSTAMP:20260902T145139Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal\, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building
Organization: UP - Insti tute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMCEnginee ring Bioelectronic Technologies for One Health: From Pathogens to Plants and Human Health
Featuring:
Seyedehaida (Aida) E brahimi
Penn State UniversityContact:
Mallori e Smith
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1420125029 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1420125029 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Plant Biology Seminar - Wen-Yuan Song DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T131500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event image";ID=42;TYPE=Image:25livepub.collegenet.com…\; X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Detail image";ID=41;TYPE=Image:25livepub.collegenet.com…\; X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:108 Wartik Laboratory X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T141456Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 108 Wartik L aboratory
mqs5394@psu.edu
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESThe Immune Receptor XA21 Induces Fertilit y Defects in Rice Plant Biology Seminar Series
November 9\, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wartk Laboratory\, \;Uni versity Park
Featuring:
Wen-Yuan Song\, University of Florida
Abstract:
Resistance (R) genes increase ho st fitness under disease pressure but can hinder plant growth and reprod uction in the absence of pathogens. However\, there is limited knowledge regarding the molecular bases of R gene-associated detrimental effects \, the environmental conditions under which R gene-related developmental penalties are manifested\, and the mechanisms by which host plants mitig ate such costs. The rice R gene Xa21\, which encodes a cell-surface immu ne receptor (XA21)\, was identified exclusively in Oryza longistaminata from Mali (O. l. Mali). XA21 provides broad-spectrum resistance against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo)\, the causal agent of bacterial leaf blight\, a devastating disease that threatens rice production across As ia and Africa. We demonstrate that –\; at a lower ambient temperatu re and in a dose-dependent manner –\; XA21 increases reactive oxyge n species accumulation in anthers\, suppresses jasmonic acid (JA) levels and JA response signaling in spikelets\, and impairs anther dehiscence \, ultimately leading to yield losses of up to 97%. We also found that pr oteolytic cleavage of XA21 by a spikelet-expressed rhomboid protease\, O sRBL3b\, represents a spatiotemporal\, post-translational regulatory mec hanism through which rice prevents over-accumulation and detrimental imp acts of XA21 on reproduction. In addition\, O. l. Mali differs from many rice varieties in that it is perennial and it can propagate asexually t hrough its rhizomes. Our findings not only reveal the mechanisms underly ing R gene-instigated detrimental effects on reproduction\, but also the ways that rice uses to mitigate R gene costs.About the Speaker:
Dr. Song studied Molecular Genetics and Plant Patho logy at the Institute of Genetics\, Academia Sinica\, Beijing\, China (P rof. Lihuang Zhu lab) and at the University of California-Davis\, USA (P rof. Pamela Ronald lab) in early 1990s and received his Ph.D. degree in 1994 at the Institute of Genetics\, Academia Sinica. After four years po stdoctoral fellowship supervised by Dr. Pamela Ronald at the University of California-Davis\, Dr. Song joined the faculty of the Department of P lant Pathology\, University of Florida in 1999. He has published 39 rese arch articles in various scientific journals. According to Google Schola r\, his publications have been cited over 7\,000 times by researchers al l over the world.Contact
- Yinong Yang
- yuy3@
psu.edu
- Utilize the skills of our Center members to help
researchers process and analyze sequencing data\, culminating in result
s for a grant application or publication
- Provide an opportun
ity for students/post-docs to further develop skills as group leaders of
DAWG by creating and delivering their own workshop
- Help bui
ld collaborations between members of the One Health Microbiome Center an
d other Penn State researchers who are interested in microbiome research
- Charli
e Anderson
- cta3@psu.edu
- Charlie Anderson
-
cta3@psu.edu
- Charlie Anderson
- cta3@
psu.edu
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1427023916 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1427023916 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CIDD Seminar Series\, ft. Stanca Ciupe DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:Millennium Science Complex X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDD DTSTAMP:20260902T145137Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium S cience Complex
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDD
Our fall seminar series is nearly full\, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledg e and insights. Don'\;t miss these outstanding opportunities to learn \, connect\, and engage.
Featured speaker: Stanca Ciupe o f Virginia Tech
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W- 202\; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1431000496 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1431000496 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Neuroscience Seminar Series\, featuring Erika Holzbaur DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T141455Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESSupplying the synapse
Neuroscience Seminar Series
September 17\, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
008 Mueller Building\, University Park
Featuring: Erika Holzbaur\, Univ ersity of Pennsylvania
Abstract:
The human nervous system is composed of billions of neurons co
nnected through trillions of synapses. Despite the importance of this sy
naptic network\, cellular mechanisms dictating synapse formation and mai
ntenance remain unclear. Long-distance axonal trafficking by the microtu
bule motor KIF1A is crucial for synaptogenesis and downstream synapse ma
intenance. This motor responds to spatially localized cytoskeletal cues
to deliver essential components to build and maintain presynaptic sites
along the axon. Specifically\, we have found that sites of locally enric
hed microtubule dynamics guide KIF1A-mediated presynaptic delivery. High
ly processive KIF1A motors exhibit enhanced detachment frequencies when
encountering dynamic microtubule plus ends\; this enhanced detachment in
fluences presynaptic cargo accumulation. To better understand how mutati
ons in KIF1A cause a spectrum of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerativ
e disorders termed KIF1A-Associated Neurological Disorder (KAND)\, we em
ployed isogenic gene-edited human iPSC-derived neurons to assess the eff
ects of pathogenic KIF1A variants on synaptic trafficking and function.
Comparisons of null\, hypoactive\, and hyperactive mutations indicate th
e variants induce distinct effects on neurite outgrowth\, synaptic traff
icking\, and synapse density. However\, all mutations tested converged o
n functional deficits in synaptic activity. We are also examining effect
s of loss-of-function KIF1A mutations on other essential homeostatic pat
hways\, and find pronounced deficits in lysosomal trafficking and neuron
al autophagy. Together\, these findings provide insights into how KIF1A
mutations with distinct molecular-level impacts lead to significant down
stream deficits in synaptic function and neuronal homeostasis in human n
eurons.
About the Speaker:
Erika L. F. Holzbaur is the William Maul Measey Professor of Physiolo
gy at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
\;She received her B.S. with High Honors in Chemistry and History from th
e College of William and Mary and her PhD in Biochemistry from Penn Stat
e. Holzbaur joined the faculty at Penn in 1992\, where she is now holds
an endowed professorship in the Department of Physiology. \;The Hol
zbaur lab studies the dynamics of organelle trafficking in neurons. Orga
nelles including mitochondria\, autophagosomes\, and lysosomes are activ
ely transported over distances of a meter or more along the axons and de
ndrites of neurons\; defects in this trafficking are causative for both
neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disease. The lab also investiga
tes cellular mechanisms required to maintain neuronal homeostasis\, focu
sing on the dynamics of autophagy and mitophagy. Defects in these pathwa
ys lead to the accumulation of dysfunctional organelles and aggregated p
roteins\, and are implicated in both Parkinson’\;s disease and ALS.
Dr. Holzbaur has received a Porter Fellowship\, the NINDS Javits Award
\, the Stanley N. Cohen Biomedical Research Award\, the Sandra K. Masur S
enior Leadership Award\, was elected as Associate Member of EMBO\, and i
s a Lifetime Fellow and past President of the American Society for Cell
Biology. \;More than 50 postdocs and graduate students have trained
in her lab\, many now running research labs at top universities in the
US and internationally. \;
Semin ar Contact: Michael Hanna
X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Lecture / Keyno te / Forum X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - GSI UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1433258933 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1433258933 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Genesis BioTech Open Office Hours DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:Zoom X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T131819Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Zoom
Orga nization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
BioTech Faculty and Staff Zoom Office Hours:
By Appointment: E-mail Camelia< /a> or Bri ttany
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1426175153 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1426175153 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Faculty Workshop - American Galleries Reinstallation Project LOCATION:UP: Palmer Museum of Art 115 Event Space DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T113000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar DTSTAMP:20260902T171248Z GEO:40.806736;-77.868218 DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Museum - PALMERLocation Details (Venu e Name/Virtual Platform): Palmer Museum of Art
AA - Admission Type: F ree\, registration required
AA - Admission Ticket or Registration Lin k: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RY30fNs9iUOp wcEVUm61Lqe
Help shape the Palmer'\;s reinstallation plans
for the American Galleries to better support your teaching! Join museum
curators and educators to review draft gallery themes\, proposed object
checklists\, and interpretive strategies for the museum'\;s reinstall
ation of the American Galleries\, slated to open Fall 2027. Faculty may
choose to attend one of the three se
ssions listed below (agenda is the same for all sessions). Light refreshments will be provided. \; \;
Space is limited\, and registrati on is required. Part icipants will receive a confirmation email after registration closes Fri day\, September 4. For additional informa tion or questions about the workshop\, contact Keri Mongelluzzo\, educator for academic engagement and access\, at klm556@psu.edu. \;
Organization: UP - Insti tute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC
Interdi sciplinary Innovation Fellows Talk
Featuring:
Dan
iela Betancurt
Penn State University
Sangshan Tian
Penn State University
Contact:
Mallorie Smith
mqs5394
@psu.edu
Location Details (Venu e Name/Virtual Platform): Palmer Museum of Art
AA - Admission Type: F ree\, registration required
AA - Admission Ticket or Registration Lin k: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RY30fNs9iUOp wcEVUm61Lqe
Help shape the Palmer'\;s reinstallation plans
for the American Galleries to better support your teaching! Join museum
curators and educators to review draft gallery themes\, proposed object
checklists\, and interpretive strategies for the museum'\;s reinstall
ation of the American Galleries\, slated to open Fall 2027. Faculty may
choose to attend one of the three se
ssions listed below (agenda is the same for all sessions). Light refreshments will be provided. \; \;
Space is limited\, and registrati on is required. Part icipants will receive a confirmation email after registration closes Fri day\, September 4. For additional informa tion or questions about the workshop\, contact Keri Mongelluzzo\, educator for academic engagement and access\, at klm556@psu.edu. \;
Investigating differential responses of Am erican elm genotypes to Dutch elm disease infection
Plant Biology Seminar Series
September 21\, 2026 | 108 Wartik Laboratory
Featuring: Avalon Miller\, Penn State University
Abstract:
Restoring the American elm (Ulmus ame
ricana) requires overcoming the high cost and slow timeline of tradition
al Dutch elm disease (DED) screening\, which relies on destructive sampl
ing and late-stage symptom observation. The work presented in this talk
will discuss how early\, pre-symptomatic physiological\, metabolic\, and
molecular responses across tolerant and susceptible genotypes could pot
entially be used as a DED-tolerance phenotyping tool. Triggered by stem
inoculation with \;Ophiostoma novo-ulmi\, different signals propagat
e systemically to distal leaves\, leaving a detectable chemical signatur
e. Using short-wave infrared (SWIR) reflectance spectroscopy combined wi
th untargeted UPLC-MS/MS metabolomics\, we tracked these systemic leaf r
esponses across tolerant and susceptible genotypes early post-infection.
These systemic biochemical changes\, particularly within phenolic compo
unds\, altered bulk leaf chemistry in a way that is captured by SWIR ref
lectance spectra. Machine learning models trained on this spectral data
successfully classify pre-symptomatic trees by tolerance status and link
these shifts directly to infection. To explore whether this biochemical
divergence reflects shared or independently derived defenses\, we paire
d these findings with comparative transcriptomics across \;Ulmus spe
cies\, offering insight into the diverse strategies American elms use to
manage pathogen pressure. Together\, these findings establish a foundat
ion for developing more high-throughput phenotyping tools that can accel
erate DED resistance screening and forest restoration efforts.
Avalon Miller is a Ph.D. Candid ate in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology \, advised by Dr. Cristina Rosa. Her research investigates the molecular and physiological mechanisms of Dutch elm disease (DED) tolerance in the American elm (Ulmus americana). Avalon’\;s work aims to develop to ols that can detect disease-tolerant trees more rapidly\, aiding in the generation of genetically diverse and resilient elm populations for bree ding programs focused on urban and forest restoration.
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Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
< br>
Join the \;Huck Cryo-EM Facility \;and \;Thermo Fisher
Scientific \;for a three-day workshop introducing cutting-edge work
flows in cryogenic plasma FIB-SEM imaging and 3D image analysis. \;<
br>
Workshop Highlights \;
?? Introduction to
Hydra Bio pFIB-SEM technology \;
?? Cryo Slice &\; View workf
lows for volume electron microscopy \;
?? Cryo-FIB lamella prepar
ation for cryoET applications \;
?? Best practices for biological
sample preparation \;
?? Amira software tutorials for 3D visuali
zation and AI-assisted segmentation \;
?? Live instrument demonst
rations and interactive discussion sessions \;
Schedu
le: TBA
Featured Instructors:
Vivek Subramanian\, PhD
0\;
Applications Scientist\, Thermo Fisher Scientific \;
Cryo and room-temperature plasma FIB workflows \;
Daniel Buss \;
Product Applications Specia
list\, \;Thermo \;Fisher Scientific \;
Amira 3D
Visualization &\; Image Analysis \;
Click h ere to register to attend.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1423564240 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1423564240 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introductory Methods in Mammalian Cell Culture Workshop DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:Sartorius Cell Culture Facility X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - COEIB DTSTAMP:20260902T145137Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Sartorius Ce ll Culture FacilityOrganization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES \, UP - Center - COEIB
The
Introductory Mammalian Cell Culture workshop is a 3-day\, hands-on works
hop that provides training in introductory methods in mammalian cell cul
ture. Throughout the course of the workshop\, you will learn all the bas
ics needed to grow a cell\, such as: proper aseptic techniques and PPE p
rotocols\, general cell cycle related to cell culture and cell growth\,
growth curve and cell division\, splitting cells\, feeding cells\, essen
tial cell culture techniques for suspension and adherent cells\, and cry
opreservation and recovery.
This Fall 2026 Semester\, the worksho
p will be offered twice\; you can choose to attend either session 1 or s
ession 2.
The event is open to all Penn State students\, faculty
\, and staff –\; no prior experience is needed\, so all levels of ex
pertise are welcome.
You will be required to complete all assigne
d CITI/LRN training courses to participate in the workshop.
Visit our website for all the details and to regis
ter!
Price: $50/person
Dates: Session 1
9/22/26: Tu
esday | 9:00am - 4:30pm
9/23/26: Wednesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm
9/24/
26: Thursday | 9:00am - 1:00pm
Dates: Session 2
9/29/26: Tuesd
ay | 9:00am - 4:30pm
9/30/26: Wednesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm
10/1/26:
Thursday | 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Sartorius Cell Culture Faci
lity (008 Chemical Biomedical Engineering Building)
Registration
Deadlines:
- 9/08/26: Session 1
- 9/15/26: Session 2
Contact
COEIB Admin
coeib@psu.edu
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Data Analysis Wor king Group (DAWG) is a One Health Microbiome Center affiliated group tha t comes together to analyze high-throughput sequencing data.
Whil e the main \;goal is to provide training to the One Health Microbiom e Center members on how to process and analyze sequencing datasets\, we aim to:
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
< br>
Join the \;Huck Cryo-EM Facility \;and \;Thermo Fisher
Scientific \;for a three-day workshop introducing cutting-edge work
flows in cryogenic plasma FIB-SEM imaging and 3D image analysis. \;<
br>
Workshop Highlights \;
?? Introduction to
Hydra Bio pFIB-SEM technology \;
?? Cryo Slice &\; View workf
lows for volume electron microscopy \;
?? Cryo-FIB lamella prepar
ation for cryoET applications \;
?? Best practices for biological
sample preparation \;
?? Amira software tutorials for 3D visuali
zation and AI-assisted segmentation \;
?? Live instrument demonst
rations and interactive discussion sessions \;
Schedu
le: TBA
Featured Instructors:
Vivek Subramanian\, PhD
0\;
Applications Scientist\, Thermo Fisher Scientific \;
Cryo and room-temperature plasma FIB workflows \;
Daniel Buss \;
Product Applications Specia
list\, \;Thermo \;Fisher Scientific \;
Amira 3D
Visualization &\; Image Analysis \;
Click h ere to register to attend.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1423564241 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1423564241 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introductory Methods in Mammalian Cell Culture Workshop DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:Sartorius Cell Culture Facility X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - COEIB DTSTAMP:20260902T145137Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Sartorius Ce ll Culture FacilityOrganization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES \, UP - Center - COEIB
The
Introductory Mammalian Cell Culture workshop is a 3-day\, hands-on works
hop that provides training in introductory methods in mammalian cell cul
ture. Throughout the course of the workshop\, you will learn all the bas
ics needed to grow a cell\, such as: proper aseptic techniques and PPE p
rotocols\, general cell cycle related to cell culture and cell growth\,
growth curve and cell division\, splitting cells\, feeding cells\, essen
tial cell culture techniques for suspension and adherent cells\, and cry
opreservation and recovery.
This Fall 2026 Semester\, the worksho
p will be offered twice\; you can choose to attend either session 1 or s
ession 2.
The event is open to all Penn State students\, faculty
\, and staff –\; no prior experience is needed\, so all levels of ex
pertise are welcome.
You will be required to complete all assigne
d CITI/LRN training courses to participate in the workshop.
Visit our website for all the details and to regis
ter!
Price: $50/person
Dates: Session 1
9/22/26: Tu
esday | 9:00am - 4:30pm
9/23/26: Wednesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm
9/24/
26: Thursday | 9:00am - 1:00pm
Dates: Session 2
9/29/26: Tuesd
ay | 9:00am - 4:30pm
9/30/26: Wednesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm
10/1/26:
Thursday | 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Sartorius Cell Culture Faci
lity (008 Chemical Biomedical Engineering Building)
Registration
Deadlines:
- 9/08/26: Session 1
- 9/15/26: Session 2
Contact
COEIB Admin
coeib@psu.edu
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Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
< br>
Join the \;Huck Cryo-EM Facility \;and \;Thermo Fisher
Scientific \;for a three-day workshop introducing cutting-edge work
flows in cryogenic plasma FIB-SEM imaging and 3D image analysis. \;<
br>
Workshop Highlights \;
?? Introduction to
Hydra Bio pFIB-SEM technology \;
?? Cryo Slice &\; View workf
lows for volume electron microscopy \;
?? Cryo-FIB lamella prepar
ation for cryoET applications \;
?? Best practices for biological
sample preparation \;
?? Amira software tutorials for 3D visuali
zation and AI-assisted segmentation \;
?? Live instrument demonst
rations and interactive discussion sessions \;
Schedu
le: TBA
Featured Instructors:
Vivek Subramanian\, PhD
0\;
Applications Scientist\, Thermo Fisher Scientific \;
Cryo and room-temperature plasma FIB workflows \;
Daniel Buss \;
Product Applications Specia
list\, \;Thermo \;Fisher Scientific \;
Amira 3D
Visualization &\; Image Analysis \;
Click h ere to register to attend.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1423564242 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1423564242 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CIDD Seminar Series\, ft. Vicki Jeffers DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:Millennium Science Complex X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDD DTSTAMP:20260902T145137Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium S cience ComplexOrganization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDD
Our fall seminar series is nearly full\, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledg e and insights. Don'\;t miss these outstanding opportunities to learn \, connect\, and engage.
Featured speaker: Vicki Jeffers of the University of New Hampshire
CIDD Coffee begins at
10:30 am in MSC W-202\; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:OHMC Seminar Series ft. Jacques Ravel
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T120000
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nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC
DTSTAMP:20260902T145137Z
DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal\,
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building
Organization: UP - Insti
tute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC
The Vag inal Microbiome: A Journey from Discovery to Therapeutics
< p>Featuring:Jacques Ravel\, Microbiome Medal R
ecipient
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Contact:
Mallorie Smith
mqs5394@psu.edu<
/a>
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
Plant Biology Semi nar Series
Plant B iology Seminar Series
September 28\, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wartik Laboratory\, \;Un iversity Park
Featuring:< /p>
Yuxin Luo\, Penn State University
Abstract:
Determining the genetic basis of lo
cal adaptation and whether adaptive signals are consistent across spatia
l scales remains a central problem in evolutionary genomics. Genotype-en
vironment association (GEA) studies are widely used to identify candidat
e loci under local adaptation but are rarely followed by experimental va
lidation. We tested candidate loci from three GEA studies on drought ada
ptation in natural Arabidopsis populations using t-DNA knockout lines in
laboratory common garden experiments\, and found that knockouts of top
candidates\, wrky38 and lsd1\, showed fitness advantages under drought a
nd natural allelic variation consistent with local adaptation along mois
ture gradients\, supporting the effectiveness of GEA for identifying loc
ally adapted loci. Building on this framework\, we ask a complementary q
uestion: what shapes allelic variation patterns within a single natural
population? Using both broad sampling across Italy and intensive samplin
g within one focal population\, we evaluate the relative roles of local
adaptation versus neutral processes such as migration in shaping within-
population genomic variation\, and we test whether candidate loci and al
lele frequency clines identified at broad geographic scales are also det
ectable at fine spatial scales.
About the Speaker:
Yuxin Luo is a PhD candidate in the Plant Biology program at Penns
ylvania State University\, working in the lab of Dr. Jesse Lasky. Her re
search focuses on population genomics and phenotypic plasticity of Arabi
dopsis thaliana\, integrating genotype- and phenotype-environment associ
ations\, spatial population genetics\, and demographic inference to unde
rstand the genetic and phenotypic basis of adaptation.
Contac t
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Orga nization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
BioTech Faculty and Staff Zoom Office Hours:
By Appointment: E-mail Camelia< /a> or Bri ttany
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1426175154 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1426175154 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T163000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T131819Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESBioinformatics Method Developers Community Day
The Bioinformatics Method Developers Commun ity Day brings together Penn State students\, faculty\, and staff who ar e involved in or interested in bioinformatics methods development. The e vent provides a dedicated forum to share new computational\, statistical \, and algorithmic advances while fostering collaboration across departm ents and research areas.
This community-focused gathering highlig hts ongoing work in methodological research and encourages open discussi on between developers and users of bioinformatics tools.
Learn mo re and register by visiting the Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day website .
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1431375678 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1431375678 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CIDD Seminar Series\, ft. David Lampe DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:Millennium Science Complex X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDD DTSTAMP:20260902T145138Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium S cience ComplexOrganization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDD
Our fall seminar series is nearly full\, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledg e and insights. Don'\;t miss these outstanding opportunities to learn \, connect\, and engage.
Featured speaker: David Lampe of Duquesne University
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in M SC W-202\; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1431000498 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1431000498 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Neuroscience Seminar Series\, featuring Neeraji Gandhi DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T141455Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESBehavioral features and neural correlates of target motion and interceptive saccades
Neuroscience Seminar Series
October 1\, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
008 Mueller Building\, University Park
< div>
Featuring: Neeraji Gandhi\, University of Pi ttsburgh
Abstract:
Inte
rception of a moving object presents a significant challenge for the ner
vous system. Its continuous motion produces a lagged representation of i
ts spatial location in the brain because retinal signals relayed to moto
r neurons traverse through diverse pathways with varying integration tim
es\, conduction speeds\, and synaptic delays. The brain therefore must r
ely on its ability to estimate the object’\;s instantaneous locatio
n. Saccades are an effective motor system to study interception. I will
present the results of two studies. (1) In humans producing interceptive
saccades to a target moving along the perimeter of a circle\, saccade e
ndpoint distribution\, saccade error\, latency\, and pursuit gain vary s
ystematically with target speed\, direction of motion\, and range of pos
itions prior to saccade onset. (2) In addition to being a canonical exam
ple of sensorimotor structure organized around target location\, the sup
erior colliculus in the dorsal midbrain also exhibits robust sensitivity
to target velocity. Its population activity contains a robust low-dimen
sional representation of target velocity\, and the neural geometry that
velocity information occupies is distinct from the geometry representing
target location. Thus\, neural activity initiated by stimulus onset is
altered by and perpetuated throughout target motion and impacts intercep
tive saccade kinematics.
About the Speaker:
N
eeraj (Raj) Gandhi\, PhD\, is a Professor of Bioengineering at the Unive
rsity of Pittsburgh\, with appointments in Neuroscience and Ophthalmolog
y and an affiliation with the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition.
He directs the Cognition and Sensorimotor Integration Laboratory\, where
his research examines how the brain transforms sensory information into
coordinated actions. Using eye and head movements as models of behavior
\, his laboratory investigates the neural mechanisms underlying sensorim
otor integration\, motor preparation\, attention\, and population coding
\, with a particular focus on the superior colliculus. Dr. Gandhi earned
his BS in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University and his PhD thr
ough the joint Bioengineering Program at the University of California\,
San Francisco and the University of California\, Berkeley. He completed
his postdoctoral training in neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine
in Houston. He has been on the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh s
ince 2002 and served as the Graduate Program Director for Bioengineering
for 2019-2024.
Seminar Contact: Tarkesh Singh
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Organization: UP - Insti tute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC
Live Mi crobial Therapeutics for Infectious and Inflammatory Disease
Featuring:
Jeremiah Faith
Icahn School of Medicine at
Mount Sinai
Contact:
Mallor
ie Smith
mqs5394@psu.edu
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
Plant Biology Seminar Series
Co-sponsored by the Schatz C enter for Tree Molecular Genetics
October 5\, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wartik Laboratory\, \;University Park
Featuring:< /strong>
John Lovell\, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnolog y
Abstract:
Multip
le reference genomes aggregated into single queryable resources (i.e. &#
39\;pangenomes'\;) are rapidly becoming powerful foundations for popu
lation\, evolutionary and quantitative genetics. Looking forward\, it is
clear that there are tremendous opportunities\, but also methodological
challenges\, to leverage the diversity represented in pangenome resourc
es\, especially with complex variants that are typically invisible to mo
st bioinformatic tools. Here\, I discuss our efforts to build pengenome-
anchored methods to test evolutionary and trait discovery hypotheses\, t
hen describe results at several challenging loci across the diversity of
flowering plants\, including centromere structure in pennycress\, delet
ions and duplications in sorghum\, and highly diverged sequences in peca
n.
About the Speaker:
Contact
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Monthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting
W203\, Millennium Science Complex
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Our fall seminar series is nearly full\, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledg e and insights. Don'\;t miss these outstanding opportunities to learn \, connect\, and engage.
Featured speaker: Lyric Bartholo may of the University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Neuroscience Seminar Series
October 8\, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
008 Mueller Building\, University Park
Featuring: William Nobis\, Vanderbi lt University Medical Center
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Organization: UP - Insti tute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC
Cool Gr eens: Botanical Natural Products to Improve Human Health
Featuring:
Josh Kellogg
Penn State University
Contact:
Mallorie Smith Plant Biology Seminar Series Rishi Ravichandran\, Penn State Univers
ity Abstract: About the Speaker:
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SUMMARY:Plant Biology Seminar - Rishi Ravichandran
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Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESOctober 12\, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 p
m
108 Wartik
Laboratory\, \;University Park
Iron
(Fe) and zinc (Zn) are essential micronutrients required for sustaining
healthy growth and development in plants and humans alike. However\, Fe
and Zn deficiencies are among the most prevalent micronutrient deficien
cies worldwide and pose a significant threat to human health. Food-based
interventions can greatly help in improving the dietary intake of these
minerals. Agronomic biofortification is a rapid\, straightforward\, and
effective strategy that can be used to produce plant-based foods enrich
ed with both Fe and Zn\, using approaches like fertigation or foliar fer
tilization. Microgreens are nutrient-dense leafy vegetables that are wel
l-suited for Fe and Zn biofortification as they inherently contain low l
evels of antinutrients like phytic acid\, which can limit Fe and Zn bioa
vailability. However\, achieving simultaneous enrichment of Fe and Zn is
often challenging as both minerals share several transport pathways and
often compete during uptake.
We utilized agronomic strategies to
investigate ways to optimize dual Fe and Zn enrichment in microgreens g
rown in soilless systems\, without compromising their yield and quality.
We found that fertigation of ferrous sulfate (FeSO4) with zinc sulfate
(ZnSO4) at specific rate combinations resulted in substantial increases
in Fe and Zn concentration in radish\, sunflower\, and pea microgreens.
These gains\, however\, were accompanied by yield reductions and mineral
antagonism. Building on these findings\, we evaluated alternative Fe fe
rtilizers and identified Fe-EDTA\, provided via fertigation\, as an effe
ctive source in improving Fe accumulation\, with minimal negative impact
s observed on yield and phytochemical profile of radish and pea microgre
ens. We conducted additional studies integrating foliar application and
fertigation to supply Fe and Zn through distinct entry points (foliar vs
. root) to achieve simultaneous enrichment of both minerals while minimi
zing competition. Using Fe-EDTA and ZnSO4 at varying rates\, we determin
ed that coordinating root-applied Fe with foliar Zn significantly improv
ed Fe and Zn accumulation without reducing yield and quality in pea micr
ogreens. These findings demonstrate how agronomic methods can be fine-tu
ned to optimize nutrient delivery and enhance the nutritional benefits o
f microgreens. Fe- and Zn-enriched microgreens can serve as functional f
oods that can help in mitigating both micronutrient deficiencies concurr
ently while sustainably improving nutrition security\, at household and
community scales.
Rishi Ra
vichandran is a fifth-year PhD candidate in the Plant Biology Intercolle
ge Graduate Program\, advised by Dr. Francesco Di Gioia. He earned his b
achelor’\;s degree in biological sciences and master’\;s degre
e in biotechnology from Hunter College in New York City. His early resea
rch experience entailed molecular\, cellular\, and developmental biology
using Drosophila as a model system. He later pivoted to plant science\,
where he researched the molecular dynamics of zinc and cadmium uptake i
n wheat (Triticum aestivum). This work reinforced his interest in crop i
mprovement\, specifically in advancing plant nutrition. Currently\, his
dissertation research focuses on achieving the simultaneous biofortifica
tion of iron and zinc in microgreens using agronomic strategies and inve
stigating the molecular mechanisms underlying iron and zinc homeostasis
during enrichment.Contact
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SUMMARY:Institute for Computational and Data Sciences Symposium
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\, HUB-Robeson Center\, Penn State University Park
Organization: UP -
Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
Data Analysis Wor king Group (DAWG) is a One Health Microbiome Center affiliated group tha t comes together to analyze high-throughput sequencing data.
Whil e the main \;goal is to provide training to the One Health Microbiom e Center members on how to process and analyze sequencing datasets\, we aim to:
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDD
Our fall seminar series is nearly full\, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledg e and insights. Don'\;t miss these outstanding opportunities to learn \, connect\, and engage.
Featured speaker: Luis Schang of Cornell University
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MS C W-202\; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
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Neuroscience Semin ar Series
November 12\, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
008 Mueller Building \, University Park
Featuring: \; Subhojit Roy\, University of California\, San Diego
Abstract:
A static cell is a dead
cell\, and life depends on precise spatiotemporal trafficking of molecul
es. This is especially true for neurons\, where the vast majority of pro
teins are synthesized in small cell-bodies and transported into elaborat
e axons and synapses. Movement within micron-sized synapses is also vita
l\, and trafficking of molecules within synapses is a critical determina
nt of synaptic function. Thus\, understanding trafficking pathways often
gives insight into disease mechanisms and offers clues into early event
s that can be therapeutically manipulated. The Roy lab is interested in
understanding the cell biology of neuronal trafficking in physiology and
disease using a variety of methods including live/superresolution imagi
ng and electron microscopy. \;
A
bout the Speaker:
Dr. Roy is a Professor in the departments
of Pathology and Neuroscience at UC San Diego\, USA. He is a physician-s
cientist\, trained in neuronal cell/molecular biology and human neuropat
hology. The broad interest of his laboratory is to explore movement in n
eurons –\; trafficking mechanisms that convey\, deposit\, and retai
n cargoes in axons\, dendrites\, and synapses. A related interest is to
manipulate trafficking-pathways for therapeutics in neurodegenerative di
seases (particularly gene-editing-based therapies).
Seminar Contact: Ruobo Zhou
Organization: UP - Insti tute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC
Interdi sciplinary Innovation Fellow Talk
Featuring:
Pabl
o Ochoa-Anderson
Penn State University
Contact:
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Plant Biology Seminar Se ries
Plant Biology Seminar Series
< h2>November 16\, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wartik Laboratory\, \;Universit y Park
Featuring:
Sara Serra\, Penn State University
Abstract:
Among consumers in Southern Pennsylvania
\, Honeycrisp is still very popular\, but due to the diversity of apple v
arieties grown in the area\, some novel varieties are catching consumer
attention. An apple variety known for its outstanding eating quality is
MAIA-1 (Evercrisp)\, but its downside is a very poor appearance due to s
ensitivity to russeting\, and a stubborn green background that struggles
to turn into a lighter hue close to harvest. For this trial\, we sought
to test consumer liking across popular apples such as Gala\, Royal Red
Honeycrisp\, and Aztec Fuji against two new promising varieties\, MAIA-1
and NJ150Cv. (Ruby Rush). The orchards selected for this investigation
were located at the Pennsylvania State FREC research farm\, in Biglervil
le\, PA. Orchard A) MAIA-1 trees were grafted on BUD9\, planted in 2019
\, and trained to single leader (12 ft x 3 ft) and orchard B) NJ150Cv. tr
ees grafted on BUD10\, planted in 2023\, and trained to single leader (1
2 ft x 2.5 ft). These two varieties were picked for three consecutive we
eks to capture the optimal harvest date (OHD) for each and the maturity
differences that can translate after storage into different perceptions
from the consumers. At harvest 2025\, Buckeye Gala\, Royal Red Honeycris
p\, and Aztec Fuji apples were picked from the same farm at the commerci
al picking time to serve as internal controls for the consumer evaluatio
n performed at the end of November after a few months of regular air col
d storage. In parallel with the panel test\, the instrumental fruit qual
ity analysis was run on the tasted apples to have a “\;real-time
221\; quantification of quality traits. The latest harvest (early Octobe
r) of MAIA-1 resulted in the most liked apple for overall liking. Buckey
e Gala and Royal Red Honeycrisp scored the lowest liking score in the pa
nel. On the other hand\, NJ150Cv. stood out for its outstanding appearan
ce\, scoring 8.1 out of 9.0 for two consecutive harvest dates. Results c
onfirmed the inferior appearance of MAIA-1 despite it receiving the best
overall judgement. From the “\;real-time”\; quality analysis
\, MAIA-1 (in all three harvest dates) reported the highest soluble solid
content (SSC\, 17.3-17.7% avg)\, while Royal Red Honeycrisp and Gala we
re the lowest ones (13.5% and 13.9%). The consumers differently perceive
d samples in the panel test for the SSC and fruit firmness\, and their l
iking score was positively correlated with higher SCC and higher firmnes
s. From a correlation analysis\, sweetness and juiciness liking scores r
eported the highest correlation with overall liking (r=0.774 and 0.698)
\, while appearance and bitterness had the lowest (r=0.159 and 0.153). Th
is preliminary data validates the growers’\; concern about MAIA-1 b
eing an unattractive apple with a remarkable taste. Future research will
focus on adopting pruning approaches to manipulate proportion of apples
cropped by each bearing wood to avoid apple clustering\, russeting\, an
d poor coloration in MAIA-1 trees.
About the Speaker:
Sara Serra is currently an Assistant Professor of Tree Fruit Pr
oduction and Physiology at Penn State University in Biglerville\, Pennsy
lvania\; she started in August 2025 with 75% research and 25% extension
appointment. Prior to that\, she spent the last 12 years at Washington S
tate University in Wenatchee focusing on Tree Fruit Physiology and Manag
ement. Her research experience is mainly on tree fruit physiology\, orch
ard management (training system\, rootstock\, crop load\, pruning and ne
tting)\, flower biology and fruit quality at harvest and post-harvest. T
he main crops of interest for her are apple\, peach\, and pear. She serv
ed as Chair of the Pomology working group for the American Society of Ho
rticulture Science in 2021\, she co-organized the “\;Innovative per
ennial crops management”\; symposium at the International Horticult
ural Conference in France in 2022. She published 46 peer-reviewed articl
es in horticultural journals.
Contact
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Interdi sciplinary Innovation Fellows Talk
Featuring:
Sha
nnon Ryan
Penn State University
Auja Bywater
P
enn State University
Contact:
Mallorie Smith
mqs5394@psu.e
du
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Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
Plant Biology Seminar Series
November 30\, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wart ik Laboratory\, \;University Park
Maria de Lima Brossi\, Penn State Uni versity
Abstract:
This lecture examines how advancing bioinoculants requires a shift from
reductionist\, product-based approaches toward a systems-level understan
ding of plant-microbe-soil interactions. Drawing on principles from micr
obial ecology\, rhizosphere biology\, and plant nutrition\, it explores
how microbial communities regulate nutrient acquisition under variable a
nd often limiting environmental conditions\, with particular emphasis on
context dependency and predictability. The lecture will also introduce
the "\;Bioinoculant Research Network"\;\, highlighting its role
in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and bridging fundamental re
search with translational outcomes. By integrating ecological theory wit
h applied frameworks\, the talk will outline how microbiome insights can
be transformed into actionable strategies for agriculture. It will conc
lude by presenting emerging research directions and project ideas aimed
at advancing the design\, evaluation\, and deployment of next-generation
bioinoculants.
About the Speaker:
Maria Juli
a de Lima Brossi is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of
Plant Science. Her research focuses on microbial-mediated plant nutriti
on and the processes governing plant-microbe interactions\, integrating
microbiology\, microbial ecology\, and rhizosphere biology to elucidate
how microbial communities regulate nutrient acquisition under nutrient-l
imited and stress-prone conditions. A central theme of her work is advan
cing the field beyond descriptive microbiome studies toward predictive a
nd actionable frameworks that can inform agricultural management. She le
ads the interdisciplinary "\;Bioinoculant Research Network"\;\,
which aims to advance the field by integrating fundamental science with
applied approaches to support the effective use of bioinoculants in agri
cultural systems.
Contact
Talk Title to be Announced
Ecology Seminar Series
November 30\, 2026 | 1:25 - 2:15 pm
208 Business Building\, University Park
Featuring: Aimee Classen\, University of Michigan
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Monthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting
W203\, Millennium Science Complex
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Our fall seminar series is nearly full\, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledg e and insights. Don'\;t miss these outstanding opportunities to learn \, connect\, and engage.
Featured speaker: Becky Smith of the University of Illinois
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202\; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1431049945 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1431049945 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CRRB Monthly Networking Meeting LOCATION:UP: Millennium Science Complex W201 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar DTSTAMP:20260902T145139Z GEO:40.801501;-77.85989 DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESX-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Meeting X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1432181368 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1432181368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OHMC Seminar Series ft. Chris Gaulke DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:106 Animal\, Veterinary and Biomedical Scien ces Building X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC DTSTAMP:20260902T145139Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal\, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building
Organization: UP - Insti tute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC
Definin g the role of the microbiome in mediating health impacts of environmenta l exposures
Featuring:
Chris Gaulke
Univer
sity of Illinois
Contact:
Ma
llorie Smith
mqs5394@psu.edu
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
Plant Biology Seminar Series
December 7\, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01: 15 pm
108 Wa rtik Laboratory\, \;University Park
Featuring:
Anuleka Dutta\, Penn State Universi ty
Abstract:
Seedling establish ment is critical for the growth and survival of a plant. However\, seeds are often displaced from favorable microsites by wind\, rainfall\, or f looding. Mucilage produced by myxospermous species promotes water retent ion and post-dispersal attachment\, helping seedlings establish in chall enging environments. As a functional material\, mucilage uses its polyme r composition and architecture to optimize swelling\, adhesion\, and anc horage. However\, how mucilage'\;s biophysical properties translate i nto functional attachment across species and substrates remains poorly u nderstood.
We ask what biological factors govern attachment mecha nics and compare this across four myxospermous species\, \;Ocimu m basilicum \;(basil)\, \;Salvia hispanica \;( chia)\, \;Plantago ovata \;(psyllium)\, and \;L inum usitatissimum \;(flax)\, which occupy diverse ecological e nvironments. Using our custom-designed attachment assay\, we found that flax mucilage withstood applied hydrostatic pressure is longest on flat substrates\, whereas psyllium mucilage performed best on sandy substrate s. By combining microscopy with biophysical and biochemical approaches\, we show that this substrate-specific performance is driven by the pecti n matrix and fibrillar architecture in each mucilage subtype. Our findin gs link molecular structure of mucilage to seed resilience and reveal an adaptive mechanism enabling seeds to persist in heterogeneous environme nts.
Building on this mechanistic understanding\, we are now deve loping mucilage as a sustainable and biocompatible material to meet the urgent need for efficient seed delivery vectors in reforestation and agr icultural expansion. Current delivery vectors are often poorly suited to uneven terrain\, fail to prevent seed displacement under challenging co nditions\, and lack the moisture or nutrients needed to support long-ter m seed establishment. By fabricating mucilage-based seed coatings\, we a im to improve dispersal accuracy and germination success\, offering a ne w tool for ecosystem restoration and monitoring.
About the Speake r:
Anuleka Dutta is a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Plant Bi ology Intercollege Graduate Degree Program\, advised by Dr. Charles T. A nderson. She is from India where she earned her bachelor'\;s degree i n Botany and master'\;s degree in biophysics and molecular biology fr om Calcutta University\, West Bengal. India. She designed and optimized& #160\;in-vitro \;callus culture of \;Plantago ovata as a way for mucilage synthesis and biochemically characterized mu cilage sugars obtained from callus culture in her master'\;s thesis r esearch. Currently Anuleka'\;s dissertation research focuses on how m ucilage allows seeds to strongly attach to different surfaces and effort s to design a mucilage-based biomaterial to aid in engineering resilient ecosystems.
Contact
Talk Title to be Announced
Ecology Seminar Series
December 7\, 2026 | 1:25 - 2:15 pm
208 Business Building\, University Park
Featuring: Cori Richards Zawcki\, Univ ersity of Pittsburgh
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1430696923 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1430696923 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CIDD Seminar Series\, ft. Josh Benoit DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform )";ID=25069;TYPE=SingleLine:Millennium Science Complex X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDD DTSTAMP:20260902T145139Z DESCRIPTION:Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium S cience Complex
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - CIDD
Our fall seminar series is nearly full\, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledg e and insights. Don'\;t miss these outstanding opportunities to learn \, connect\, and engage.
Featured speaker: Josh Benoit of the University of Cincinnati
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:3 0 am in MSC W-202\; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1431049946 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1431049946 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Neuroscience Seminar Series\, featuring Christopher Chen DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260903T141456Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESThe cerebellum exploits a thalamic carrier frequency to refine motor behaviors
Neuroscience Seminar Series
December 10\, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
008 Mueller Building\, University Park
Featuring: \;Christopher Chen\, Penn State C ollege of Medicine
Abstract:
Despite enabling nearly all cerebellar-cortical communication\, it
is unclear how the cerebellum interacts with the thalamus. We found a p
ronounced 1-5 Hz (delta) rhythm in the thalamic membrane potential and c
erebellothalamocortical local field potentials during nonmoving periods.
We hypothesized that the resonance of thalamic neurons\, as determined
by CaV3.1\, might facilitate transmission of delta-rhythm cerebellar act
ivity to the cortex. Experiments using photometry\, multielectrode recor
dings\, closed-loop stimulation\, and dynamic clamp support this. Knocko
ut of CaV3.1 in cerebellar-thalamic neurons diminishes the thalamocortic
al delta oscillation and specifically impairs motor learning while minim
ally affecting motor performance. These results ground population oscill
ations to features of ion channels\, highlight the cerebellum and delta&
#8217\;s utility in offline motor learning\, and support a carrier frequ
ency-like encoding mechanism that underlies cerebellothalamocortical com
munication.
About the Speaker:
Chris "\;C
C"\; is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience &am
p\; Experimental Therapeutics at Penn State College of Medicine. He did
his graduate training with Kamran Khodakhah at Albert Einstein College o
f Medicine and postdoctoral training with Wade Regehr at Harvard Medical
School. His work is very much curiosity-driven\, but most of his projec
ts have a common thread: cerebellar outputs. His work has examined how t
he cerebellum rapidly influences activity in the basal ganglia\, couplin
g the two subcortical motor structures at a time when many thought they
were functionally separate. He has also determined how cerebellar modula
tion of the ventral tegmental area underlies cerebellar involvement in s
ocial function. Most recently\, he uncovered a new output pathway that e
nables the cerebellum to have broad influence over the forebrain\, enabl
ing it to have direct control over many limbic structures. These lines o
f research have provided mechanistic insights into how the cerebellum ca
n play important roles in motor and nonmotor behaviors.
S eminar Contact: Nikki Crowley
Organization: UP - Insti tute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES\, UP - Center - OHMC
Unravel ing the role of bacteriophages in plant-associated microbiomes< /p>
Featuring:
Dominique Holtappels
Cornell AgriTech
Contact:
Mallorie Smith
mqs5394@psu
.edu
Monthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting
W203\, Millennium Science Complex
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1432751517 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1432751517 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CRRB Monthly Networking Meeting LOCATION:UP: Millennium Science Complex W201 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar DTSTAMP:20260902T145139Z GEO:40.801501;-77.85989 DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESX-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Meeting X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1432181369 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1432181369 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270203T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260831T182646Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
Monthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting
W203\, Millennium Science Complex
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1432751518 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1432751518 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CRRB Monthly Networking Meeting LOCATION:UP: Millennium Science Complex W201 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar DTSTAMP:20260902T145140Z GEO:40.801501;-77.85989 DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESX-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Meeting X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1432181370 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1432181370 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260831T182646Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
Monthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting
W203\, Millennium Science Complex
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1432751519 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1432751519 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CRRB Monthly Networking Meeting LOCATION:UP: Millennium Science Complex W201 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar DTSTAMP:20260902T145140Z GEO:40.801501;-77.85989 DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESX-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Meeting X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1432181371 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1432181371 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260831T182646Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
Monthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting
W203\, Millennium Science Complex
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1432751520 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1432751520 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CRRB Monthly Networking Meeting LOCATION:UP: Millennium Science Complex W201 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar DTSTAMP:20260902T145140Z GEO:40.801501;-77.85989 DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCESX-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Meeting X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1432181372 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1432181372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270505T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270505T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Event Type";ID=12;TYPE=number:Calendar Announ cement X-TRUMBA-CUSTOMFIELD;NAME="Organization";ID=12036;TYPE=SingleLine:UP - I nstitute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES DTSTAMP:20260831T182646Z DESCRIPTION:Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
Monthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting
W203\, Millennium Science Complex
CATEGORIES:Huck - Main Calendar UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/1432751521 X-TRUMBA-LINK:https://25livepub.collegenet.com/calendars/huck-main-calen dar?eventid=1432751521 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR