Although scientific breakthroughs are communicated to the public on a daily basis, the true meanings of these breakthroughs are often obscured by misinterpretation though the media lens and lack of context for the intended audience. The free and public Spring Seminar Series features leading scientists communicating scientific breakthroughs to a mixed audience of campus and community members.

This year we explore life in the ocean highlighting current research happening locally at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology and Oregon State University. Dr. Craig Young speaks April 15^th about the mysteries of reproduction in the deep sea. Dr. Bruce Menge speaks April 22^nd about the critical loss of sea stars and what that means for the future of the marine ecosystem. Dr. Markus Horning speaks April 29^th about new insights into the life and behaviors of marine mammals.  
The lectures are all in 282 Lillis Hall from 7 pm to 8 pm (April 15th,April 22nd, & April 29th)

Dr. Craig Young – Wednesday, April 15^th (Oregon Institute of Marine Biology)

“Sex under pressure: how babies are made in the depths of the sea”

Dr. Bruce Menge – Wednesday, April 22nd (Oregon State University)

“Loss of intertidal sea star “Asteroid Belts”: Catastrophe or not?”

Dr. Markus Horning – Wednesday, April 29th (Oregon State University)

“Observing the unseen: studying marine predators in our changing coastal ecosystems”