Events

The School for Marine Science and Technology Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences Seminar Announcement "Bivalve filter feeding at multiple spatial scales: centimeters, meters, and kilometers" Dr. Raymond Grizzle Research Professor of Biological Sciences Jackson Estuarine Laboratory University of New Hampshire Wednesday, February 20, 2019 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm SMAST East Rooms 101/102 836 S. Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford Abstract: My presentation will look at the filter feeding process of marine bivalve molluscs across a wide range of spatial scales, focusing on what I think might be some next steps in research. Much of the relevant literature has been done by physiologists in the laboratory, followed by direct extrapolation to the whole ecosystem. There are limitations to this "beakers-to-bays" approach that I think can only be addressed by field studies. Many questions remain unanswered. My aim will not be a thorough review, but rather to stimulate discussion. ******************************************************************************** To access the live broadcasting, go to https://echo360.org/directLogin and click on "Alternate login". You will have to login as "smast@umassd.edu" with the password: smastumassd. After login you will have to click on ALL CLASSES (MAR 700-01 - DEOS Seminar or MAR 700-02 - DFO Seminar) and click on the green LIVE streaming. To view a video of an SMAST seminar (post-October 1, 2014), go to https://www.umassd.edu/smas For additional information, please contact Sue Silva at s1silva@umassd.edu.

This is a great opportunity to discuss your personal situation with an experienced representative on a confidential basis right here on campus. Please contact the Retirement Plan Advisor Vito DeSimone directly to schedule your appointment. Vito can be reached via e-mail at Vito.DeSimone@empower-retirement.com or via phone at Direct: 401.439.3715.

The School for Marine Science and Technology Department of Fisheries Oceanography Seminar Announcement "Fisheries and protected species research at a small nonprofit foundation" Dr. Liese Siemann Coonamessett Farm Foundation Wednesday, February 20, 2019 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm SMAST East Rooms 101/102 836 S. Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford Abstract: Coonamessett Farm Foundation (CFF) was formed to conduct scientific research that supports sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and agricultural industries. Despite its small size, CFF has projects that encompass a wide range of cutting-edge research focused on fisheries and protected species. This presentation will focus on projects using innovative methods in computational fluid dynamics, open-source technologies, and video surveys to design bycatch reduction technologies, model animal-fishing gear interactions, and assess marine animal populations. About Dr. Siemann Dr. Liese Siemann started working at Coonamessett Farm Foundation in September 2014. Previously, she worked for seven years at the Marine Biological Laboratory studying animal camouflage using novel image analysis and statistical methods and raising multiple species of cuttlefish and octopus. She also spent five years as the administrator of the Woods Hole Science and Technology Education Partnership. Dr. Siemann received her PhD in Biological Oceanography from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program, where her dissertation focused on modelling the molecular population genetics of long-finned pilot whales. Her current research projects focus on using computer modelling and flume tank testing to design scallop dredge modifications, using video surveys to assess marine animal populations, and developing a smart buoy for reducing whale and sea turtle entanglements in fishing gear. ******************************************************************************** To access the live broadcasting, go to https://echo360.org/directLogin and click on "Alternate login". You will have to login as "smast@umassd.edu" with the password: smastumassd. After login you will have to click on ALL CLASSES (MAR 700-01 - DEOS Seminar or MAR 700-02 - DFO Seminar) and click on the green LIVE streaming. To view a video of an SMAST seminar (post-October 1, 2014), go to https://www.umassd.edu/smast/events/seminar-series/ and click on a highlighted title. For additional information, please contact Sue Silva at s1silva@umassd.edu

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This is a great opportunity to discuss your personal situation with an experienced representative on a confidential basis right here on campus. Please contact the Retirement Plan Advisor Vito DeSimone directly to schedule your appointment. Vito can be reached via e-mail at Vito.DeSimone@empower-retirement.com or via phone at Direct: 401.439.3715.

This is a great opportunity to discuss your personal situation with an experienced representative on a confidential basis right here on campus. Please contact the Retirement Plan Advisor Vito DeSimone directly to schedule your appointment. Vito can be reached via e-mail at Vito.DeSimone@empower-retirement.com or via phone at Direct: 401.439.3715.

This is a great opportunity to discuss your personal situation with an experienced representative on a confidential basis right here on campus. Please contact the Retirement Plan Advisor Vito DeSimone directly to schedule your appointment. Vito can be reached via e-mail at Vito.DeSimone@empower-retirement.com or via phone at Direct: 401.439.3715.