Understanding Aging Plastics and Microplastics in the Environment

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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

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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].

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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

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  • Questions about this Bulldogs Behind the Scenes? Contact Alumni Relations at [email protected]