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Tag: Natural and Applied Sciences

  • Geology Club President leads Baird Creek walk, Saturday, Nov. 18

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    Sue Bodilly

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    On Saturday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m., join UW-Green Bay graduate student and Geology Club President, Zachary Ashauer, at Christa McAuliffe Park (3100 Sitka St.) to learn about glacial formations and the landscape of the past on the Geology Hike through the Baird Creek Greenway. Remember to dress for the weather, and be prepared to…

  • NAS Seminar features ‘Dairy Manure and Human Wastewater Contamination’ Oct. 13

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    Sue Bodilly

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    In the next NAS Seminar, Mark  A. Borchardt, Ph.D, USDA, Agricultural  Research  Service, Laboratory for Infectious Disease and  the  Environment, tackles the topic, “Dairy  Manure and Human Wastewater Contamination in the Dolomite Aquifer in Northeastern Wisconsin.” The presentation begins at 3:30 p.m. in ES 301 and is preceded by refreshments in ES 317 at 3…

  • UW-Green Bay student Eli Broman reflects on selective summer undergraduate research experience

    UW-Green Bay student Eli Broman reflects on selective summer undergraduate research experience

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    Sue Bodilly

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    As one of only 20 students selected from about 150 applications for a prestigious summer research experience, UW-Green Bay chemistry student Eli Broman knew he needed to make the most out of the experience. The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the University of Minnesota – Materials Research Science Engineering Center (MRSEC) provided an experience…

  • Fox 11 calls upon Prof. Draney once more to identify spiders

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    Editorial Student

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    As the weather gets cooler, many spiders are being found in and around houses. Once again, Fox 11 invited their viewers to share pictures of spiders near them and asked UW-Green Bay Prof. Mike Draney (Natural and Applied Sciences) to help identify and discuss them.

  • Prof. Patricia Terry (and sister) says ‘thanks’ for hurricane relief

    Prof. Patricia Terry (and sister) says ‘thanks’ for hurricane relief

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Eileen Terry, sister of Prof. Patricia Terry (Engineering, Natural and Applied Sciences), sends images of her first grade classes at Oleson Elementary School in Houston, Texas, to thank UW-Green Bay faculty and staff who contributed more than $1,400 to help students impacted by Hurricane Harvey. In addition to some new clothes, shoes and school supplies,…

  • Prof. Draney on Fox 11 next week

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Look for Prof. Michael Draney (Natural and Applied Science) and student Katie LaPlante featured in a few “fall spiders” live shots next Tuesday, Sept. 26 on Fox 11.

  • Faculty note: Luczaj featured in another showing

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    Sue Bodilly

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    It was another busy weekend for UW-Green Bay Prof. John Luczaj (Geology). Following a showing of the “The Great Ledge,” a documentary about the Niagara Escarpment, Sept. 9, 2017, he led a hike along the escarpment at Bayshore County Park for about 40 people. The event was sponsored by the Brown County Parks.  

  • UW-Green Bay faculty present at next STEAM Engine event, Sept. 19

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Assistant Prof. Brian Welsch (Natural and Applied Sciences), Dean Susan Gallagher-Lepak (College of Health, Education and Social Welfare and Nursing), and Associate Lecturer Susan Frost (Humanities) will each present at the next STEAM Engine event on Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Neville Public Museum. These change makers have innovative ideas to share at…

  • Strategy session regarding gender inequity in academia is Sept. 18

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    Sue Bodilly

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    There will be a strategy session Monday, Sept. 18, from 3:40 to 5 p.m. in the Gathering Room (201) of Mary Ann Cofrin Hall, for any who wish to discuss gender inequity in academia. Information on gender inequity, including UW-Green Bay HERI survey results will be shared as strategies are formed to implement change. Faculty…

  • UW-Green Bay science professors perform in ‘Foxfire’

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    Editorial Student

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    UW-Green Bay science professors (and chairs) Mike Draney (Natural and Applied Sciences) and James Marker (Human Biology), are playing in a bluegrass group as part of the Green Bay Community Theater’s production of “Foxfire.” The show opens on Sept. 14 and the professors will be playing several numbers on stage during the performance, as well…