The Thompson Hall Science and Mathematics Seminars have been held on a regular basis since 1978. The seminar series features presentations by Puget Sound faculty, alumni, and invited guest speakers.
For the Spring 2021 semester, the Thompson Hall Seminars will be held virtually on Thursdays, from 4 – 4:50 pm (Pacific). They are open to the campus community and the general public.
We will utilize the following Google Meet address for the semester:
Join with Google Meet
meet.google.com/dci-bqpu-hgm
Join by phone
(US) +1 316-550-0106 (PIN: 141543102)
Students, faculty, staff, and guests are invited to begin entering the Thompson Hall seminar site at 3:50 pm (Pacific). If you are accessing the seminar via phone or entering the site as a guest, please allow extra time so that the moderator can grant you access into the seminar site.
Go to: Spring 2021 schedule
September 3, 2020 |
How phosphorus—the staff of life—and microbes take part in the ocean’s methane cycle: inquiries of a microbial oceanographer Oscar Sosa, Assistant Professor University of Puget Sound, Department of Biology 4:10 p.m. (PDT) Host: Jo Crane |
September 10, 2020 |
Summer Quest: A celebration of student research, scholarship, and creative work All summer research students will present posters of their research This will be a virtual event. Details TBA. |
September 17, 2020 |
Investigating Interactions at the Nano-Protein Interface Emily Tollefson, Assistant Professor University of Puget Sound, Department of Chemistry 4:10 p.m. (PDT) Host: Jo Crane |
September 24, 2020 |
Discovering the forest among the trees: Testing community assembly hypotheses in the forgotten layers of temperate and tropical ecosystems Michelle Spicer, Postdoctoral Researcher University of Puget Sound, Department of Biology 4:10 p.m. (PDT) Host: Carrie Woods |
October 1, 2020 |
Monitoring purple olive snails (Olivella biplicata) on the Makah Reservation following a mass mortality event |
October 8, 2020 |
Should We Trust the Polls?: Polling the American Electorate Jake Price, Assistant Professor University of Puget Sound, Department of Mathematics 4:10 p.m. (PDT) Host: Jo Crane |
October 15, 2020 |
Epigenetic responses to environmental stress Thelma Madzima, PhD, Assistant Professor University of Washington, Bothell 4:10 p.m. (PDT) |
October 22, 2020 |
Timescapes of Behavior: Adaptation and Long-Term Ecological Research Erika Milam, Professor 4:10 p.m. (PDT) Host: Amy Fisher |
October 29, 2020 |
Saving an Endangered Species: Using Science to Inform Policy for Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery Grace Ferrara (Class of 2013), Natural Resource Management Specialist, West Coast Region NOAA Fisheries, U.S. Department of Commerce 4:10 p.m. (PDT) Host: Dan Burgard |
November 5, 2020 |
"The View From Here: A look back at 18 years of monitoring a lizard population" Dr. Chris Agard Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biology, Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) Senior Product Manager for NAEP Process Data, at ETS (Princeton, NJ) Educational Testing Service 4:10 p.m. (PST) Host: Stacey Weiss |
November 12, 2020 |
On the Front Lines of COVID-19; Effects and Implications for American Indigenous Populations Shira Goldstein (Class of 2010) Program Director Navajo Nation Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) 4:10 p.m. (PST) Host: Barry Goldstein |
November 19, 2020 |
Exploring the aerodynamics of morphing wings and flexible feathers Brett Klaassen, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher University of Puget Sound, Department of Physics 4:10 p.m. (PST) Host: Rachel Pepper |
November 26, 2020 | Thanksgiving |
December 3, 2020 |
State of the Climate Series, Part 1 Steven Neshyba, Professor University of Puget Sound, Department of Chemistry 4:10 p.m. (PST) Host: Jo Crane |
January 21, 2021 |
State of the Climate Series, Part 2 Ellen Moore Professor, University of Washington, Tacoma and Chris James Senior Advisor, Regulatory Assistance Project and Air Quality Consultant 4 pm Host: Steven Neshyba |
January 28, 2021 |
Measuring the impact of military flights on the Olympic Peninsula soundscape Lauren Kuehne, Independent Researcher Omfishient Consulting Host: Carrie Woods |
February 4, 2021 |
"Picture a Scientist" Film Viewing Pre-register (for free) here! Host: Kena Fox-Dobbs |
February 11, 2021 |
"Picture a Scientist" Film Discussion Host: Kena Fox-Dobbs |
February 18, 2021 |
Mini-Break |
February 25, 2021 |
Salmonella, slugs and Smellicopter: The path to becoming a science writer Sarah McQuate, PhD (Class of 2007), Public Information Officer University of Washington Host: Eric Scharrer |
March 4, 2021 |
The Mountains Around Us - The Contrasting (but Interconnected) Origins of the Olympic and Cascade Ranges Jeff Tepper and Ken Clark, Professors University of Puget Sound, Department of Geology Host: Jo Crane |
March 11, 2021 |
“Where we look and why it matters: How dynamic signaling alignment shapes animal communication” Dr. Sebastian Echeverri University of Pittsburgh Host: Visible Spectrum |
March 18, 2021 |
Virology in a Pandemic Dr. Vincent Racaniello, Higgins Professor of Microbiology and Immunology Columbia University Host: Mark Martin |
March 25, 2021 |
State of the Climate Series, Part 3 Peter Hodum, Professor University of Puget Sound, Departments of Biology and Environmental Policy & Decision Making 4 pm Host: Steven Neshyba |
April 1, 2021 |
The Intriguing Mechanics of Soft Interfaces Dr. Katharine Jensen, Assistant Professor of Phyiscs Williams College 4 pm Host: Rachel Pepper |
April 8, 2021 |
The role of interleukin-2 signaling in immune health and disease Erika Hayes (Class of 2013), Graduate Student University of Washington, Department of Immunology 4 pm Host: Leslie Saucedo |
April 15, 2021 |
Senior Research Showcase |
April 22, 2021 |
Senior Research Showcase |
April 29, 2021 | Senior Research Showcase |
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