College of Biological Sciences

Join us for a celebration of women in science with an evening of fast-paced “lightning talks” on a range of topics relating to life sciences. Come early for food and hands-on activities with Market Science, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve and the College of Biological Sciences Conservatory.

April 10, 2019

5:30 - 8 p.m.

Coffman Union Theater

• Food and activities: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Lightning talks: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Panel discussion: 7:30-8 p.m.
• ​It's free! Register at z.umn.edu/scispark2019

Join us for a celebration of women in science with an evening of fast-paced, five-minute “lightning talks” by University of Minnesota researchers on a range of science topics. Come early for hands-on science activities, food and community. All ages are welcome!

Presenters include:

• Dr. Kate Adamala
• Dr. Silvia Balbo
• Dr. Erin Carlson
• Dr. Atena Haghighattalab
• Dr. Holly Menninger
• Dr. Laurie Parker
• Dr. Christine Salomon
• Dr. Cara Santelli
• Dr. Elena West
• Dr. Marlene Zuk

Panelists include:

• Dr. Valery Forbes
• Dr. Sehoya Cotner
• Dr. Erin Treiber

Hands-on activities with:

• Market Science
• Eyes on the Wild/Cedar Creek
• College of Biological Sciences Conservatory

The event is co-hosted by the Bell Museum, the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, the College of Science and Engineering, and the School of Public Health.