Biology Events

"Methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): a model for the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes"

The Hampton Roads Alliance for Environmental Education will hold its annual meeting at VIMS. The conference theme is "Keeping Hampton Roads G.R.E.E.N."

"Using R and information-theoretical statistics approaches in undergraduate research"

The National Institute of Standards and Technology offers a valuable summer internship experience to students in the sciences.

"Virus Hunting in the Age of Metagenomics"

Students who received summer research scholarships from the Charles Center will present their work in poster and oral presentation sessions during the week of September 24-28.

There are many potential career paths to pursue with a science degree. Learn about your options and how to best prepare to travel your chosen path.

On Tuesday, September 25th, celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring at 7:30 in Swem Library's Botetourt Theater with a film screening and a panel discussion.

Swem Library marks the 50th Anniversary of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring with a documentary film, panel discussion and reception.

This event brings to campus representatives from up to 100 graduate and professional schools and programs across the country. Students can learn about specific programs and discuss the application process with informed representatives of the schools.

Join professor Ryan Carnegie for VIMS' After Hours lecture as he explores how development of disease resistance among Bay oysters calls for a shift in restoration strategies. {{ http://www.vims.edu/public/afterhours/registration/sept.php,Register here.}}

"Zooplankton and biogeochemical cycling in the changing ecosystem of the West Antarctic Peninsula"