The MSU KBS 2021 Eminent Ecologist series starts this Monday, June 7th. The speakers this summer may be of interest to you - read a brief introduction to the seminars below. For more information on the series, check out the website! https://www.kbs.msu.edu/research/seminar-program/eminent-ecologist-series/ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Francesa Cotrufo, Ph.D., Colorado State University [https://www.kbs.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Cotrufo-215x300.jpg]<https://www.kbs.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Cotrufo.jpg> Professor, Dept. of Soil & Crop Sciences Website: https://www.nrel.colostate.edu/investigator/francesca-cotrufo-homepage/ Dates: June 7-11, 2021 Seminar: Advancing understanding of soil organic matter to provide solutions to our wicked challenges Monday, June 7 | 5 p.m. | Meeting link<https://msu.zoom.us/j/598073986?pwd=bkpFUnhZVHREUXdMS3B6NDNaYXgyZz09> Contact Isabela Borges<mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you need the password or with any questions about the seminar. Keith Paustian, Ph.D., Colorado State University [https://www.kbs.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Paustian-216x300.jpg]<https://www.kbs.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Paustian.jpg> Professor, Dept. of Soil & Crop Sciences and Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory Website: https://www.nrel.colostate.edu/investigator/keith-paustian-homepage Dates: June 7-11, 2021 Seminar: Soils as a negative emissions option: Needs, challenges and emerging opportunities Wednesday, June 9 | 5 p.m. | Meeting link<https://msu.zoom.us/j/598073986?pwd=bkpFUnhZVHREUXdMS3B6NDNaYXgyZz09> Contact Isabela Borges<mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you need the password or with any questions about the seminar. Taylor Ricketts, Ph.D., University of Vermont [https://www.kbs.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ricketts-300x293.jpg]<https://www.kbs.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ricketts.jpg> Professor, Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources Director, Gund Institute for Environment Website: https://www.rickettslab.com/ Dates: June 28 – July 2, 2021 Seminars: TBD