Seminar Series
Upcoming Seminar
Biological Nitrogen Fixation on the Aerial Roots of Maize and Sorghum for Sustainable Agriculture
Dr. Rafael Espejel Venado, University of Wisconsin-Madison
March 20, 2025
4:00pm-5:00pm via Zoom
Join 3/20 Zoom
Meeting ID: 817 8028 2041
Abstract
I am Rafael Venado, a plant biologist dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture through research in biological nitrogen fixation. I hold a master's degree in plant breeding from Purdue University, USA, and a PhD in plant genetics from the University of Munich, Germany. Currently, I am working on nitrogen fixation in cereals, applying transcriptomic and breeding approaches to enhance crop resilience. I am passionate about fostering inclusive science and actively support minorities in STEM.
About the Seminar Series
The Seminar Series is a unique opportunity for students to learn about new developments in biology and what biologists do after they graduate. Hosted by the Department of Biological Sciences at California State University, Long Beach, the weekly meetings invite guests from universities, research laboratories, and industry to present and discuss current topics in biology. All students are encouraged to attend.
Seminar Coordinator
For information and suggestions about our Seminar Series, please contact the seminar coordinator:
Dr. Houng-Wei Tsai
Houng-Wei.Tsai@csulb.edu
Schedule
| Date | Title | Speaker and Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Biological Nitrogen Fixation on the Aerial Roots of Maize and Sorghum for Sustainable Agriculture | Dr. Rafael Espejel Venado, University of Wisconsin-Madison |
| March 27, 2025 | TBA | TBA |
| April 10, 2025 | TBA | Dr. Maricela Maldonado, CSU Long Beach |
| April 17, 2025 | TBA | Dr. Taylor Rabe, Yellowstone Wolf Project |
| April 24, 2025 | TBA | Dr. Math Cuajungco, CSU Fullerton |
| May 1, 2025 | TBA | Dr. Nancy Buckley, Cal Poly Pomona |
| May 8, 2025 | TBA | Dr. Sarah Luongo, CSU Long Beach |
Previous Seminars
| Date | Title | Speaker and Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | From Tendons to Terrain: Integrative insights across the multiscale dynamics of locomotion | Dr. Crystal Reynaga, UC Riverside |
| March 6, 2025 | You Can't Hide from the Toilet: Sequencing SoCal's Sewage | Dr. Jason Rothman, UC Riverside |
| February 27, 2025 | From Ecology to Physiology: Creating Sustainable Solutions in a Changing Ocean | Dr. Racine Rangel, UC Santa Cruz |
| February 20, 2025 | Exploring Individual Differences in Nonhuman Primates | Dr. Nalina Aiempichitkijkarn, CSU Long Beach |
| February 13, 2025 | Conservation through Cultivation: Advanced Propagation of Rare Plants | Kevin Alison, Catalina Island Conservancy |
| February 6, 2025 | Long-term restoration success in coastal wetlands: Lessons learned from Galveston Bay, TX | Dr. Anna Armitage, Texas A&M University Galveston |
The Seminar Series Archive has topics from previous semesters.
