Student Colloquia
The EEB Grad Group (EGG) organizes a bi-weekly colloquium at noon every other Wednesday located in the EEB Hub (1440 BPS) during the academic year. Students and postdocs are invited to present their in-progress work, where they can receive feedback on their research in a supportive environment. Colloquia also provides an opportunity for students to grab lunch and socialize with friends and colleagues. All EEB students are expected to present at colloquia at least once during their academic career at MSU. Check out the archived colloquia list to see topics presented in previous semesters.
Questions can be directed to the 2025-2026 colloquia co-chairs: Jana Woerner and Bruna Amaral.
Spring 2026
February 11
Morgan's Canon(s) and the principle(s) of parsimony
Jonah Branding
February 25
Lake Superior lake trout population genetics
Emily Bardwell-Patino
March 11
Reintroduced bison and small mammals influence plant community structure and biomass in a restored prairie
Marissa Zaricor
March 25
Communicating research, part 1: Why we struggle; recognizing the expert blind spot
Robin Smith
April 8
Investment in social relationships drives movement patterns in societies with high fission-fusion dynamics
Jana Woerner
April 22
Prescribed fires control soil biota and oak seedling growth in restored oak savannas
Narda J Trivino Silva