Memphis-Area Biodiversity Researchers & Educators
1st (Introductory) Meeting (November 13, 2020)
Summary: The University of Memphis Center for Biodiversity Research (CBio; www.umbiodiversity.org) hosted a 30-minute zoom meeting on Friday, Nov. 13 at 12pm to discuss opportunities, interests, and needs for collaborative research, outreach, and education (including internships & workforce development) in biodiversity science and education with representatives from Memphis-area organizations.
Organizations Represented (26 individuals attended):
Christian Brothers University
City of Memphis, Division of Public Works
LeMoyne-Owen College
Lichterman Nature Center
Memphis Zoo
Overton Park Conservancy
Pink Palace Museum
Rhodes College
Shelby County Schools
Strawberry Plains Mississippi Audubon Center
State of Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
T.O. Fuller State Park
University of Memphis Department of Biological Sciences
University of Memphis Agriculture & Food Technology Research Cluster
US-Biologic
Wolf River Conservancy
Next Meeting: Friday January 29, 2021: Workforce Development: (jobs, job shadowing, internships, other training, etc.)
Interested in attending a future meeting? Contact us at the email address below.