Science Week
Natural Sciences Department
November 14 – 20, 2022
The Natural Sciences Department invites the Hostos College community to participate in Science Week. During this exciting week our students, faculty, and invited guest speakers will give live and virtual presentations on a diverse range of topics in Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Engineering, Earth Science, Environmental Science, and Food Science. Select the “Schedule” button to see a complete list of events, dates, and locations.
Keynote Speaker
Schedule
Welcoming remarks: Dr. Francisco Fernandez, Natural Sciences Dept. Chair; Dr. Shiang-Kwei Wang, Provost
Time: 9:30 – 9:40 am
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Maite Sanchez-Aparicio: “COVID-19 Pandemic, lessons from a virus and future perspectives” [zoom-link]
Time: 9:40 am
BIO 220: The most pressing topics of our time: climate change (Discussion)
Time: 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
Careers in Forensic Science: Where to Start and What to Expect? [zoom-link]
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
STEM: Conversation with Advanced Science and Engineering Students [zoom-link]
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
BIO 230: Identification & Recognition of Common Backyard Botanicals
Time: 9:45 – 10:45 am
Food Studies: Plant-Based Proteins for an Ever-Growing Consumer Demand and Hydroponic Propagation of Selected Legumes
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
BIO130/131: Urban Agricultural Systems: Hydroponics Student Poster Presentations
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Science Week Committee Co-Chairs:
Prof. Maria Inda Garcia
Prof. Biao Jiang
Prof. Zvi Ostrin
Prof. Marcia Ribeiro
Prof. Yoel Rodriguez
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