The colloquium series launched in the Biological Systems Engineering Department last fall was so popular with the department’s staff and students that the committee heading it up has launched a new series for spring 2018 and opened it to the public.
Six colloquia will be offered at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from February 7 to May 2 in 219 Chase Hall.
Christopher Neale, Director of the Water for Food Institute and professor of biological systems engineering, will present the first of these, “Monitoring Natural and Agricultural Resources with Remote Sensing at Different Scales,” on February 7. The presentation will discuss the evolution of remote sensing and how different types of remote sensors are used.
The spring schedule of presenters is as follows:
Feb. 7 – Christopher Neale, Director of the Water for Food Institute and professor of biological systems engineering, “Monitoring Natural and Agricultural Resources with Remote Sensing at Different Scales”
Feb. 21 – Jenny Keshwani, professor of biological systems engineering, “Science Literacy: Empowering Decision Makers and Problem Solvers”
March 7 – Amy Schmidt, professor of biological systems engineering, “Manure Happens. Make the Most of It.”
March 14 – Santosh Pitla, professor of biological systems engineering, “From Horses to Hands-Free Cab-Less Tractors: Trends in Agricultural Machinery Automation”
April 4 – Angie Pannier, professor of biological systems engineering, “Medical Applications of Gene Therapy, Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering”
May 2 – Suat Irmak, Harold W. Eberhard Distinguished Professor of Biological Systems Engineering, “Veritable Integration of Research, Extension/Education, and Science to Enhance Agricultural Water Management and Crop Production Efficiency”
All talks are free, and refreshments will be served.