Fighting climate change with mathematics
Hope you all had a wonderful Halloween! Join us for our November SUTS event, featuring Dr. Nikunj Goel, a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Statistics and Data Sciences at UT Austin. Dr. Goel completed his PhD at the Department of Integrative Biology, studying how dispersal shapes ecological and evolutionary processes using mathematical models. will illuminate the fascinating realm of animal weaponry found in nature, discussing their diverse manifestations, evolutionary origins, and the captivating reasons behind their existence.
Our evening kicks off at 7 pm with engaging activities at our natural history and kids' activities tables. At 7:15 pm, there will be a guided tour of the Brackenridge Field Laboratory, offering you a unique glimpse into the ongoing field research. The main event begins promptly at 8 pm with Dr. Goel's talk, followed by an interactive Q&A session.
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When you see a tree while walking on a trail, do you ever wonder why it is here? Where did it come from? Or will it remain here for another hundred years? Essentially, we are asking what mechanism shapes species distribution on our planet. Although this quest has captivated the curiosity of many naturalists, such as Darwin and Humboldt, for more than three centuries, we still have significant gaps in our understanding of why species occur where they do.
Outside curiosity, understanding the determinants of biodiversity is also closely tied to human well-being. Many species are rapidly changing distribution due to human activities, such as increasing carbon emissions and land use change that are eroding ecosystem services. In this talk, Dr. Nikunj Goel will explain how mathematics can be used to elucidate mechanisms of biodiversity change, and how can we use this knowledge to fight against global change.
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