Elizabeth Parkinson
Head of the Freshwater Forum at Cranbrook Institute of Science
National Science Foundation Fellow Lizz Parkinson will present a portion of her NSF research into light pollution on insect ecology. Artificial light at night is one of the most rapidly changing human impacts on the natural world, but much remains unknown. As human habitation, and illumination, of freshwater coastlines worldwide continues to grow, the importance of understanding the implications of these changes for freshwater ecosystems grows with it. A huge, but often overlooked, component of our freshwater communities are insects - their response to artificial light at night can give us greater insight into our waterways and their connected shorelines.
This lecture is presented in partnership with the MSU Extension’s Michigan Conservation Stewards Program.
Event Schedule
5:00pm: Doors open. Guests can enjoy complimentary refreshments in the lower lobby.
6:00pm: Lecture begins in the Auditorium
8:00pm: Event Ends