Dr. Peng is an Assistant Professor at the University of Carolina in the School of the Earth, Ocean, & Environment College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in studying the way microbes interact among themselves and with the physical world. He will be presenting, "Uncovering the Role of Fungi in Nitrogen and Carbon Cycling in Marine Environments".
"Microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, fungi, and protists) form complex relationships…
Dr. Walter Torres is a Postdoctoral researcher for the University of Washington, Applied Physics Laborartory. Dr. Walter Torres studies the dynamics of wave-driven flows such as rip currents and reef pass jets using theory, numerical modeling, and observations.
Dr. Bill Miller is a professor in Marine Science and Oceanography. He began his academic career at Dalhousie University in Halifax, moved to the University of Georgia as Director of its Marine Institute, serving there for almost 10 years, after which he served a 2.5 yr. rotation with NSF’s ChemOCE Program. His research is in biogeochemistry and marine photochemistry. His favorite color is UV. Dr. Miller gives a brief description of his seminar…
Title: Dune plant ecophysiology, oyster spat settlement patterns, and undergraduate research opportunities in barrier island ecosystems
Abstract: In this seminar, Tom will discuss his work with dune plants growing on North Carolina barrier islands, his experiences teaching at undergraduate institutions, how this led to a position at the Bald Head Island Conservancy, and eventually to Middle Georgia State University (MGA).…