Sep 23 Image Research and Societal Impact in a Changing Landscape Noon – 1:30 p.m., Today Explore funder impact categories like NSF broader impacts and learn strategies to create an impact plan tailored to community needs in an evolving landscape.
Sep 26 Image 22nd Annual Research Insights in Semiarid Ecosystems (RISE) Symposium 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Sept. 26, 2026 The Symposium will feature invited speakers and posters, including a student poster contest.
Oct 07 Spaces for Solidarity: Honoring Lorraine Lee Mural Launch & Reception 4 – 6 p.m., Oct. 7, 2026
Oct 13 Image BIO5 Research & Innovation Showcase 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Oct. 13, 2026 Join us for the BIO5 Research & Innovation Showcase to learn about work that reflects the broad range of BIO5’s interdisciplinary research scope.
Oct 16 Image Smartscape Invasive Species: Urban & Suburban Weeds and Fire Risk 3 p.m. – 10 a.m., Oct. 16 – 17, 2026 Identify invasive plants as soon as they germinate and get insights into their germination and growth, plus tips & tricks for effective manual removal and herbicide treatments.
Oct 20 Image Spatial Data Wrangling and Visualization Using ArcGIS Online 9 – 11 a.m., Oct. 20, 2026 Learn how to create a Geographic Information Systems related project using ArcGIS Online, load and explore spatial data, and perform basic data wrangling tasks
Oct 21 Image Peter and Pat Hirschman University-Community Research Partnership Fund Reception 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Oct. 21, 2026 Celebrate the awarded projects, network with community partners and learn about the 2027 grant competition
Oct 22 Image Astonished by Beauty: A Book Talk and Signing with Tom Fleischner 6 – 7 p.m., Oct. 22, 2026