BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Science for Georgia - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Science for Georgia X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Science for Georgia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T205831 CREATED:20210403T224440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T224804Z UID:10000005-1618495200-1618498800@scienceforgeorgia.org SUMMARY:Conserving endangered biodiversity in the Atlantic forest of Misiones\, Argentina DESCRIPTION:Note:\n\nThis virtual event is produced by the Atlanta Botanical Garden as part of their ongoing Science Café series.\nIt is free and open to the public\, but Zoom registration is required here\nIf you register you will receive instructions on how to join the event.\n\n\nDr. Karen DeMatteo\nSenior Lecturer\, Environmental Studies. Washington University\nResearch Scientist\, Department of Biology\, Washington University\nAdjunct Research Associate\, WildCare Institute at the Saint Louis Zoo \nThis talk will highlight ongoing efforts to conserve the largest remnant of Atlantic forest\, one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. While the province of Misiones occupies only 1% of Argentina’s surface\, it is classified as the nation’s capital of biodiversity. However\, 50% of the region’s unique ecosystem is unprotected\, in a fragmented landscape matrix\, and in one of the country’s poorest provinces. Using a collaborative\, multipronged\, bottom-up approach there is hope to stop the loss of native forest\, protect watersheds\, promote reforestation\, improve human health\, and ensure long-term survival of its flora and fauna. \nKaren DeMatteo is a biologist that has used a broad range of techniques to understand basic biology and ecological interactions that occur at both the species and community level. For the majority of the year\, she can be found at Washington University in St. Louis teaching courses on the applications and use of GIS (Geographic Information System) for the Environmental Studies Program. The rest of the year\, she can be found applying these spatial mapping techniques and genetic analyses to data collected with conservation detection dogs in Misiones\, Argentina\, as a co-Director of Proyecto Zorro Pitoco. In addition to this research focused at conserving the largest fragment of Atlantic forest\, she is involved with directing hands-on training courses with Argentinean students\, securing the participation of private landowners in the biological corridor\, and supporting the anti-poaching efforts of provincial park guards. URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/dr-karen-dematteo/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Atlanta Science Tavern ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Picture8.png ORGANIZER;CN="Atlanta Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@atlantabg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210416 DTSTAMP:20260419T205831 CREATED:20210403T230556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T230724Z UID:10000006-1618257600-1618516799@scienceforgeorgia.org SUMMARY:SciComm Academy DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to advocate for science\, but they all start with good communication.\n\n\nEveryone has a voice. Maximize yours to effectively advocate for yourself\, your science\, and your fellow humans. \n\nVisit the SciComm Academy website to learn more about this regularly occurring workshop and sign up here \nNote: the fee covers the entire workshop\, not just day 1 URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/scicomm-academy/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:SciComm ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SciComm-Academy-long-e1617476589535.png ORGANIZER;CN="Science for Georgia%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@sci4ga.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T235959 DTSTAMP:20260419T205831 CREATED:20210827T215308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T215308Z UID:10000031-1617235200-1635724799@scienceforgeorgia.org SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt to the Sea DESCRIPTION:An online (and in person) journey through Georgia’s Connected Waterways – featuring stops from 12 amazing water organizations around the state. Complete every online stop by Oct 31 to qualify for prizes. URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/scavenger-hunt-to-the-sea/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T205831 CREATED:20210403T222512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T222945Z UID:10000004-1616594400-1616601600@scienceforgeorgia.org SUMMARY:Georgia Women in STEM DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Women’s History Month\, join AWIS Georgia for a virtual discussion with trailblazing Georgia women representing multiple STEM sectors and career stages.\nSpeakers will include:\n\nCDC Deputy Director\, Dr. Anne Schuchat;\nGeorgia Power Northwest Regional Director\, Cassandra Wheeler\nFounder and President of D&S Microwave\, Theresa Brunasso\nAssistant Professor of Information Science at CU-Boulder\, Dr. Casey Feisler; and\nNICHD-funded Postdoctoral Researcher with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai\, Dr. Shannon Romano\n\nParticipate in Q&A\, meet the speakers during breakouts\, engage in speed networking\, and more! URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/georgia-women-in-stem/ LOCATION:GA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/162274860_1702973476555647_6263040442035712007_n-e1617474452754.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Science for Georgia%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@sci4ga.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201219T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T205831 CREATED:20200729T190411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T190411Z UID:10000025-1608386400-1608390000@scienceforgeorgia.org SUMMARY:Breaking the Cycle of Environmental Health Disparities DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Dr. Leslie Rubin\, Dr. Dana Barr\, Dr. Julie Herbstman\, Dr. Cappy Collins\, and Dr. Peggy Gallagher\n\n\n\nFor those that live in poverty\, an unhealthy environment can contribute to being trapped in a cycle of poverty. \n\n\n\nThe effects of this vicious cycle have been highlighted by the COVID-19 epidemic. \n\n\n\nWhile there are so many things that need fixing right now\, the journey of a 1000 miles begins with one step\, and there are several positive things we can all do\, right now\, to create change and build good habits that are healthy for us\, our communities\, AND the earth. \n\n\n\nThis Atlanta Science Tavern will feature a panel discussion about successful programs and how these can be translated to other locations throughout Georgia. URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/breaking-the-cycle-of-environmental-health-disparities/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Atlanta Science Tavern ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/btc_environmetalhealthdisparities.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T205831 CREATED:20201028T233633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T233633Z UID:10000024-1605967200-1605972600@scienceforgeorgia.org SUMMARY:2020: A Trace Odyssey on the Georgia Coast DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Dr. Anthony (Tony) MartinThe Georgia coast and its barrier islands are world-famous for both their natural and human histories\, from the Pleistocene Epoch to the present. Still\, these histories aren’t always obvious to casual visitors on the coast. In this lively and visually compelling presentation\, Anthony (Tony) Martin will tell us how to detect the clues to these histories via the study of plant and animal traces on the Georgia coast. For instance\, how did trace fossils enable geologists to discover the remains of ancient barrier islands on the coastal plain of Georgia? How do traces show that Georgia barrier island ecosystems\, such as maritime forests\, salt marshes\, dunes\, and beaches\, are the products of plant and animal behaviors? What about human traces on the Georgia coast\, such as Native American shell rings on Sapelo Island\, ballast islands from slave ships\, and the effects of invasive species? And what about the ultimate human trace\, climate change: what are its anticipated effects on the coast\, and how can plant and animal traces help us predict what will happen? Please join us and learn the answers to these questions and more about our fabulous Georgia coast.About the Speaker:Anthony (Tony) Martin is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Environmental Sciences at Emory University\, where he has taught a variety of classes in geology\, paleontology\, and environmental sciences for 30 years. He has a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Georgia\, and his research specialty is ichnology\, the study of modern and ancient traces caused by animal behavior\, such as tracks\, trails\, burrows\, and nests. He has published more than 150 research articles and abstracts on a variety of modern and fossil traces and is the author of eight books\, including Life Traces of the Georgia Coast\, Dinosaurs Without Bones\, The Evolution Underground. His latest book is Tracking the Golden Isles\, published by University of Georgia Press in May 2020. In 2015\, in recognition of his accomplishments in scientific exploration and public outreach\, he was elected as a Fellow in The Explorers Club and a Fellow in the Geological Society of America. He\, his wife Ruth Schowalter\, and their two rambunctious cats (Tao and Sapelo) live in Decatur\, Georgia. \n\n\n\nDETAILS \n\n\n\n – This virtual meetup is a production of Science for Georgia.– You can join this event by clicking on the following link around the time the meetup is scheduled to begin: http://bit.ly/2020Trace– Be advised\, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are the preferred browsers for this event. Other browsers\, such as Safari\, may not work at all. \n\n\n\nHow to join the online event in Teams:On the day of the event\, follow the Microsoft Teams meeting link. You can choose to join on the web (Use Chrome\, Edge\, or Firefox) or via the Teams app. You can enter your name to join as a guest if you don’t have a Teams account (someone will let you in from the lobby soon).For more information about Teams see: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/join-a-teams-meeting-078e9868-f1aa-4414-8bb9-ee88e9236ee4 URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/2020-a-trace-odyssey-on-the-georgia-coast/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Atlanta Science Tavern ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/traceoddessy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T080000 DTSTAMP:20260419T205831 CREATED:20201028T233256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T233256Z UID:10000023-1605337200-1605340800@scienceforgeorgia.org SUMMARY:How do vaccines cause immunity in people and why doesn’t it always work? DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Dr. Weiping Cao and Dr. Zachary EndeWhen germs (e.g.\, bacteria or viruses) invade the body\, they cause illness. Vaccines can prevent this from happening. Vaccines can be made from attenuated or inactivated germs or part of the germ structures\, which help develop immunity by imitating an infection without causing disease. Once the imitation infection goes away\, the body is left with specific memory cells which will remember how to fight the specific virus in the future. However\, flu viruses can change over time and the human body sometimes fails to develop sufficient immunity. Under these circumstances\, you can still fall sick despite being vaccinated against the virus. The development of improved vaccines including universal influenza vaccines that could provide protection against all subtypes of influenza viruses is a global effort.About the Speakers:Dr. Weiping Cao\, MBBS\, PhD\, is a trained physician and immunologist. Dr. Cao’s research focuses on understanding the host immune response to influenza virus infection and vaccination with the goal of developing novel vaccine adjuvants and antimicrobial strategies to provide enhanced protection against virus infection. Dr. Cao has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers and was a speaker at several prestigious conferences.Zachary Ende\, PhD\, is a viral immunologist who currently studies vaccine induced immune responses to the influenza virus\, focusing on antibodies. He previously studied the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from 2008 to 2018 and is an author on >20 peer-reviewed scientific articles. \n\n\n\nDETAILS: – This virtual meetup is a production of Science for Georgia.– You can join this event by clicking on the following link around the time the meetup is scheduled to begin: http://bit.ly/SCIvax1– Be advised\, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are the preferred browsers for this event. Other browsers\, such as Safari\, may not work at all. \n\n\n\n\n\nOn the day of the event\, follow the Microsoft Teams meeting link. You can choose to join on the web (Use Chrome\, Edge\, or Firefox) or via the Teams app. You can enter your name to join as a guest if you don’t have a Teams account (someone will let you in from the lobby soon). \n\n\n\nFor more information about Teams see: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/join-a-teams-meeting-078e9868-f1aa-4414-8bb9-ee88e9236ee4 URL:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/event/how-do-vaccines-cause-immunity-in-people-and-why-doesnt-it-always-work/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Science Tales & Trails ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scienceforgeorgia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/vaccines2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR