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The Cascades seminar series is a new initiative that aims to foster collaboration and strengthen relationships with colleagues at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) in our region. The monthly seminars provide a platform for PUI researchers to showcase their research efforts, including those involving students who are now Virginia Tech graduate students.

Additionally, the series aims to explore opportunities for collaborations between Virginia Tech and PUI institutions. Furthermore, the seminars offer graduate students opportunities to interact with faculty at PUIs, further enriching their educational experiences.

Upcoming Seminars

February 12    

Isaiah Sumner

James Madison University

2:30 PM - Hahn Hall North 402

Title: TBA

Host: Nick Mayhall

February 26

Kristin Wustholz

William and Mary

2:30 PM - Hahn Hall North 402

Title: "Beyond Spectral Color: Harnessing Blinking to Locate, Report & Multiplex Single Molecules"

Host:  Amanda Morris

April 8

Jonathan Chekan

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

2:30 PM - Hahn Hall North 402

Title: "Discovering New Enzyme Chemistry From Across The Tree of Life"

Host: Emily Mevers

April 22

Guijun Wang

Old Dominion University

2:30 PM - Hahn Hall North 402

Title: TBA

Host: Webster Santos