How Microplastics Shape Our Environment
Plastics in our environment are a growing concern. Tiny plastic particles, known as microplastics, are now found everywhere—from water and soil to animals and even humans. Join Dr. Melissa Maurer-Jones, a faculty member in Chemistry and Biochemistry, on Wednesday, November 19, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM (CT) as she discusses her research on microplastics and her team’s efforts to better understand how plastic materials break down and persist in the environment.
Bulldogs Behind the Scenes: Understanding Aging Plastics and Microplastics in the Environment
Wednesday, November 19
12:00 – 1:00 PM (CT)
Hosted on Zoom
Our virtual events are open to all alumni and friends. These events are family-friendly. Registration is free. The virtual event will be recorded live and uploaded to our YouTube channel for later viewing. Registered guests will receive a link to join the Zoom webinar from Alumni Relations.
Questions? Contact Alumni Relations at [email protected].
FAQs
What to Expect
Discover, Learn, and Connect Online
- Learn from Dr. Melissa Maurer-Jones as she shares how her research team studies microplastics and their impact on the environment
- Discover how plastics break down, persist, and move through water, soil, and living things
- Enjoy a family-friendly, virtual experience open to all alumni and friends
- Participate live on Zoom or catch the recorded session later on our YouTube channel
- Registration is free—once you sign up, you’ll receive a Zoom link from Alumni Relations
Questions?
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- Questions about this Bulldogs Behind the Scenes? Contact Alumni Relations at [email protected]