Now, wildlife data are being mapped onto a similar real-time geographic information system to show researchers which species’ habitats are located in the region of the Gulf affected by the spill over time.
Archive for August, 2010
Supercomputers Help Track Species Affected by Gulf Oil Spill, by ScienceDaily
Sunday, August 29th, 20105 Lessons for Study of the Health Effects of Oil Spills, by David A. Savitz, PhD; and Lawrence S. Engel, PhD
Saturday, August 28th, 2010Each environmental disaster is unique, with health consequences that depend on the intersection of the event, the geographic setting, and the characteristics of the local population. Yet, all environmental disasters require the identification of health consequences and strategies to mitigate them and provide lessons for how to do better in future disasters.
Campus Sustainability Meeting Sees Governor Renewing Commitment
Saturday, August 28th, 2010“The goal of the compact is to encourage universities and colleges within the state to incorporate sustainability into their campus operations, academic and research programs, student activities and community outreach.”
Ken Ramirez Biography – Disaster in the Gulf
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010…develops and supervises animal care programs, staff training and development as well as public presentation programs for the entire animal collection at Shedd Aquarium.
Biography of Disaster in the Gulf’s Dr. Ilze Berzins
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Prior to her position at the Shedd Aquarium, she was the Vice President of Biological Operations and Veterinarian at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida. She was with the Aquarium for over 12 years and was responsible for husbandry, animal health, dive programs, and conservation and research programs. She has also helped established The Florida Aquarium’s Center for Conservation.
PRI’s Bob Edwards Talks Explores the Impact to Wildlife After the Gulf Oil Spill
Monday, August 23rd, 2010Bob Edwards “…people are worried about the migratory birds coming back in the fall.”
Todd Baker “…we’re very worried… if that oil’s here, we’re gonna have some impacts.”
Dr. Ilze Berzins on the Michigan Oil Spill
Friday, August 20th, 2010Dr. Ilze Berzins is Executive VP of Animal Health and Conservation Education at Shedd Aquarium. She has 20 years experience in veterinary medicine, doctoral and postdoctoral research, teaching, and establishing and managing conservation programs for public aquariums.
Institute for Genomics and System Biology Fellows Series: Dr. Mary Hendrix Ph.D.
Sept 16, 2010IGSB Fellows Series: Mary Hendrix, PhD, Children’s Memorial Research Center and Northwestern University.
Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Biochar Symposium
Sept 1, 2010This symposium is an opportunity to learn about the latest biochar research in the Midwest, exchange ideas, and discuss ways to collaborate on future projects. The symposium will feature presentations on biochar production, properties, and use in agricultural environments.
