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

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Meeting ID: 817 8028 2041

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Rafael Espejel Venado

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

Upcoming Spring 2025 Seminars
DateTitleSpeaker and Affiliation
March 20, 2025Biological Nitrogen Fixation on the Aerial Roots of Maize and Sorghum for Sustainable AgricultureDr. Rafael Espejel Venado, University of Wisconsin-Madison
March 27, 2025TBATBA
April 10, 2025TBADr. Maricela Maldonado, CSU Long Beach
April 17, 2025TBADr. Taylor Rabe, Yellowstone Wolf Project
April 24, 2025TBADr. Math Cuajungco, CSU Fullerton
May 1, 2025TBADr. Nancy Buckley, Cal Poly Pomona
May 8, 2025TBADr. Sarah Luongo, CSU Long Beach

Previous Seminars

Previous Spring 2025 Seminars
DateTitleSpeaker and Affiliation
March 13, 2025From Tendons to Terrain: Integrative insights across the multiscale dynamics of locomotionDr. Crystal Reynaga, UC Riverside
March 6, 2025You Can't Hide from the Toilet: Sequencing SoCal's SewageDr. Jason Rothman, UC Riverside
February 27, 2025From Ecology to Physiology: Creating Sustainable Solutions in a Changing OceanDr. Racine Rangel, UC Santa Cruz
February 20, 2025Exploring Individual Differences in Nonhuman PrimatesDr. Nalina Aiempichitkijkarn, CSU Long Beach
February 13, 2025Conservation through Cultivation: Advanced Propagation of Rare PlantsKevin Alison, Catalina Island Conservancy
February 6, 2025Long-term restoration success in coastal wetlands: Lessons learned from Galveston Bay, TXDr. Anna Armitage, Texas A&M University Galveston

The Seminar Series Archive has topics from previous semesters.