Event Details
When:
-
Location:
Online: Zoom
In-Person at WWU:
Academic West 204
Price:
Free
Brought to you by:
College of the Environment, The Foundation for WWU & Alumni
Description
Check out this video to watch the Six Decades of Environmental Stewardship, Community-Engaged Research, and Student Mentorship.
The Institute for Watershed Studies exists to support research on freshwater lakes, streams and wetlands, serving faculty and students on campus, as well as the broader community. The Institute provides training, supervision of student projects, and assistance with program development; collaborates with local governmental and non-governmental organizations on significant local and regional water quality issues; and takes an integrated approach to watershed studies, bringing together students and faculty from different disciplinary backgrounds.
Dr. Strecker’s talk will focus on some of the core Institute programs, integration of students into high impact learning opportunities, and community-engaged research. She will also highlight the Institute’s long-term monitoring of Lake Whatcom, including recent water quality trends, and other examples of community outreach and engagement.
The Environmental Speaker Series is free and open to the public. Talks are held each Thursday at 4:30pm in Academic Instructional Center West, room 204. Join us at WWU or online on Zoom!
Featuring:
Dr. Strecker holds a BSc (Hons) in Biology from the University of Regina and a PhD in Biology from Queen's University. As Director of the Institute for Watershed Studies, she manages research, operations, and collaborations with various organizations. She also oversees staff and promotes student involvement in Institute programs.
Her research examines human-induced stressors in freshwater ecosystems, such as invasive species and climate change. Dr. Strecker's lab uses field surveys, experiments, and modeling to study how human activities impact ecosystem functions. She also collaborates with social scientists to explore socio-ecological systems.
Questions and Accommodations
- Your point of contact for this event is The Foundation for WWU & Alumni. Call (360) 650-3353 or email Alumni@wwu.edu.
- Advance notice for disability accommodations and special needs is appreciated. Please mention your needs when registering.
- There will be auto-captions for the Zoom webinar.
Visitor Parking at WWU on Weekdays
- Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm: limited paid parking is available at the south C lots and north 6V and 7G lots.
- Purchase your permit at the lot pay stations or use the Parkmobile app.
- More parking details for campus visitors are available online.
Parking at WWU on Weekdays for Visitors with Disabilities
- Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm: both a WWU permit and state disability placard are needed.
- Purchase your permit at the pay stations in lot C or 6V or use the Parkmobile app (use Zone 1200). This allows parking in any disability space. If these are full, you can use a non-reserved space nearby.
- More parking details for campus visitors with disabilities are available online.
The views expressed by our speakers do not necessarily reflect those of Western Washington University.