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CBS signature events

Connecting curious members of the community to advances in our understanding of the living world underpins the college's events programming. 

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Petri Dish

Petri Dish

A conversation series featuring University of Minnesota experts exploring how biology affects our lives and what it means for our future. Launched in 2017, past topics have included assisted migration, gene editing, personalized medicine and more!

Fall 2023 Petri Dish lineup

  • OCT 11: Signal and Noise: Nature's underground networks and what they reveal
  • NOV 15: Fantastic Plastic You: Understanding the impact of plastic on living things
2019 SciSpark group photo

SciSpark

Each spring, the college presents SciSpark, an event highlighting the contributions of women in science at the University of Minnesota whose work intersects with the biological sciences. 

Watch past programs

SciSpark 2022 | SciSpark 2021 | SciSpark 2019

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      • Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics
      • Biology Teaching and Learning
      • Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
      • Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
      • Plant and Microbial Biology
    • Faculty directory
  • Research
    • Research at CBS
    • Undergraduate research
    • Field stations
      • Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve
      • Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories
    • Centers and institutes
    • Facilities, resources and programs
  • About
    • About CBS
    • College leadership
    • Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice
    • Outreach and engagement
    • College directory
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      • Dean's office directory
      • Advancement
      • Facilities
      • Human resources
      • Research & Learning Technologies
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    • News and events
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    • Update your contact info
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    • Support CBS
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