February 21, 2019
Division of Biology Seminar 1xbet best casino website . 22: 'Mechanisms of Behavioral Innovation in Birds'
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The Division of Biology will host guest speaker Chris Balakrishnan,associate professor atEast Carolina University, as part of the Division of Biology Seminar Series at 4 p.m. Friday, 1xbet best casino website . 22, in 221 Ackert Hall. Balakrishnan will present"Mechanisms of Behavioral Innovation in Birds."
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Balakrishnanalso will present a KSCI Works noon-hour presentation on his science communication efforts on Friday,1xbet best casino website . 22, in342 Ackert Hall.As a graduate student, he founded Nerd Nite, which has spread across 100 cities across the globe.
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