The Fall 2024 CMS Faculty Seminar Series highlighted groundbreaking research with eight faculty members presenting their innovative studies. Topics included Sargassum monitoring, ocean drilling, and the environmental interactions affecting marine ecosystems. New faculty members also introduced their areas of focus, enriching the seminar experience.
The College of Marine Science hosted its annual faculty seminar series, showcasing groundbreaking research conducted by its faculty members. This year, eight scholars presented diverse topics ranging from the monitoring of Sargassum to cutting-edge ocean drilling. New faculty Weiyi Tang and Patrick Rafter shared their future research focuses, enriching the academic narrative within the CMS community.
Dreux Chappel, a biological oceanographer, delved into the interplay of iron, light, and silica and how these elements dictate phytoplankton composition in the Subantarctic region. Boris Galperin, specializing in physical oceanography, highlighted his intriguing work linking Jupiter’s atmospheric patterns to improved forecasting of hurricanes on Earth.
Amelia Shevenell spoke on the scientific ocean drilling program, detailing its critical role in revealing insights about Earth’s climate over the last 65 million years. Brian Barnes shared advancements in monitoring Sargassum using satellite technology and the Optical Oceanography Lab’s efforts towards fine-tuned forecasting abilities.
Chad Lembke presented on the diverse capabilities of the Ocean Technology Group, which spans sensor innovations to underwater glider operations. Meanwhile, Brad Rosenheim explored the destiny of terrestrial organic matter off Brazil’s coast, unveiling secrets of oceanic interactions with land-based materials, each presentation a glimpse into the vast ocean sciences.
The annual faculty seminar series of the College of Marine Science serves as a platform for the academic community to engage with high-impact research. It highlights innovative projects undertaken by faculty members, encouraging collaboration and knowledge dissemination. This event not only showcases individual research paths but also emphasizes the interconnected nature of marine science disciplines.
The Fall 2024 CMS Faculty Seminar Series reinforced the dynamic research landscape at the College of Marine Science. Faculty members shared insights into their groundbreaking studies on various phenomena, illustrating the profound impacts of marine science on our understanding of Earth’s climate and ecosystem. With new faculty members contributing fresh research angles, the future of marine science at CMS looks promising.
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