19th Annual
Front Range Student Ecology Symposium

Leading Ecology: Challenging Paradigms in a Changing World

February 19th & 20th, 2013
Lory Student Center, Colorado State University

Download the 2013 program here (pdf)

Keynote speaker: Dr. Daniel Simberloff
Invasion impacts: What's the evidence, and why the controversy?

Position/Location: Gore Hunger Professor of Environmental Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

This year's keynote speaker, Dr. Daniel Simberloff, is an ecologist best known for his research on biological invasions and community ecology.

What is FRSES?

FRSES is a student-run symposium that provides an opportunity for Front Range students doing research in ecology to showcase their work and network in a friendly and supportive peer environment. Highlights of the event include a keynote address by an engaging invited speaker, a full day of poster and oral presentation sessions, an awards banquet to recognize exceptional student work, and a social gathering to celebrate the success of our participating students. The FRSES also features a lively lunchtime panel discussion related to the annual theme.

Why should I participate in FRSES?

Submitting an abstract to FRSES and presenting your research, in either a poster or oral presentation, is a great way to practice communicating science. This is a skill that students seldom get to work on so FRSES provides a valuable opportunity. Research can be presented in all stages of its development, from proposed research to completed research. The feedback gained from faculty judges is intended to help to improve your research design or your communication skills.

 

To volunteer, donate, or to ask any questions about FRSES, please contact us at ecosym@colostate.edu.