On May 14th, 2019 (Tuesday), professors from the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University will deliver academic speeches in Room 517, the west wing of the Main Building(the School of Forestry). Your participation is warmly welcome.

1. Topics 1 & 2:

1.Overview of the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University - Programs and opportunities.

2.Insights into the Next 5 years at Michigan Technological University and Opportunities for Collaborative Research and Education.

Speaker: Professor Andrew Storer, Dean of the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University. His research includes forest insect ecology, forest fires, pests, disease relationships, and urban forest health.

Time: 9:00 -10:00 a.m.

2. Topics 3 & 4:

3.Efficient and Innovative Uses of Forest Biomaterials

4.Carbons Derived from Lignocellulose

Speakers: Associate Professor Xinfeng Xie, the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University. His research includes lignocellulose, wood science, wood protection.

Time: 10:00 -11:00 a.m.

3. Topics 5&6:

5.The Ecosystem Science Center at Michigan Technological University

6.Impacts of Global Change on Below Ground Processes in Forests

Speaker: Professor Andrew Burton, Deputy Dean of he School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University.His research includes forest and global change, global carbon and nitrogen cycle, tree root physiological ecology.

Time: 14:00-15:00 p.m.

4. Topics 7&8:

7.Winds and Trees

8.Fostering the Circular Bioeconomy in Michigan

Speaker: Professor Mark Rudnicki, the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University. His research includes forest biomass materials, tree biological mechanism, tree ring science.

Time: 15:00-16:00 p.m.