IGERT Graduate Training Grant for Risk Analysis for Introduced Species and Genotypes

Archives & Past Events

Minnesota Futures and IGERT Symposium March, 2008

The purpose of the Symposium was to discuss the impact of exotic species with stakeholders, enhance the public dialogue in Minnesota on risks to economy and environment, and initiate international collaborations with Minnesota faculty to solve these issues. The general public was encouraged to attend the Public Day on March 3rd. On March 4-5 there were Research Discussions, aimed at researchers on the topics of invasive species. Click here for more detail about the symposium.

Mini-Symposium 16 November, 2007

Our first symposium was Friday 16 November, 2007. Morning events included a discussion of program goals, Risk Analysis, and presentations by our invited guests, Moses Kairo (FAMU, Center for Biological Control), Jeff Feder (Notre Dame Globes IGERT), and Sharon Strauss (UC Davis, Biological Invasions IGERT). The afternoon focused on research related to Predicting Invasive Potential of Exotic Species, with talks by IGERT faculty, breakout sessions and commentary by faculty and invited guests. A schedule of events can be reviewed by clicking here.

Award Abstract

IGERT: Risk Analysis for Introduced Species and Genotypes

MN Daily Article - September 18, 2007

Risk analysis now for animals too: Trainees in the program will pair with experts in the field to study species interaction firsthand.

Undergraduate Research

Each summer we recruit a select group of undergraduates to conduct summer research with our faculty and students on topics related to invasive species and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Prepare to apply for summer 2009; learn more about the program and potential projects by clicking here.