SPRING 2015

January 30  “Cardiovascular Stem Cell Engineering”
Dr. Kara McCloskey (UC Merced) will discuss how her laboratory team is using stem cells with the goal of generating functional stem cell-derived cardiac and vascular tissue in vitro.

February 27  “Marine Sanctuaries”
William Douros is West Coast Regional Director for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.

March 20  “Outdoor Education in Our Community”
Professor Emerita of Biological Sciences of MJC Lynn M. Hansen will highlight examples of effective outdoor education programs in our community.

April 10  “Ocean Acidification: The Other CO2 Problem”
Tessa Hill, U.C. Davis Associate Professor in the Earth & Planetary Sciences Department and Bodega Marine Laboratory, will explore the basics of ocean acidification and its impact on marine ecosystems.