The Ohio State University at Marion lecture series Buckeye Talks on Tap welcomes Director of The Ohio State University Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory, Christopher Winslow, Ph.D. Tuesday, June 10, 5:30 p.m. to Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen for a lecture entitled “The State of Lake Erie: Nutrients and Harmful Algal Blooms.”
Lake Erie is a vital resource for the state in terms of economics, transportation, recreation & tourism, as well as a source of drinking water for millions of Ohioans. Dr. Winslow will take a high-level glimpse into Lake Erie nutrient sources today, including our understanding of agricultural nutrient losses, best management practices, farmer decisions, possible strategies to move toward a 40% phosphorus reduction, information gaps and research needs. Dr. Chris Winslow Coordinates Ohio Sea Grant and Ohio State's Stone Lab Lake Erie research, education, and outreach efforts in partnerships with state and federal agencies and universities.
Winslow coordinates Ohio Sea Grant and The Ohio State University’s Stone Lab Lake Erie research, education, and outreach efforts in partnerships with state and federal agencies and universities. Winslow earned his master’s and doctorate degrees from Bowling Green State University and his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University. Prior to joining The Ohio State University and Ohio Sea Grant, Winslow was an instructor at Bowling Green State University from 2002 to 2009 and an assistant professor at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania from 2009 to 2011.
Buckeye Talks on Tap are held the second Tuesday of each month at Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen, on The Dock, at 320 W. Center St., Marion, Ohio. Buckeye Talks on Tap is patterned after the successful international phenomenon Science Cafe that features engaging conversation in casual environments like pubs, restaurants and cafes between academic/scientific experts and the community on topics of interest to us all.
During Buckeye Talks on Tap, Ohio State faculty and other community experts will share the latest research and scholarly information on timely subjects from the environment, astronomy, agronomy, health and wellness, linguistics, crime, engineering a better Marion, food safety, Ohio migration patterns and much more. The goal of the lecture series is to bring the campus and the community together in casual open discussions about timely thought-provoking topics of interest to citizens of the Marion regional area.
Attendees are encouraged to eat, drink and relax during the lecture portion of the evening. Doors open for the event at 5 p.m., allowing attendees to place any food or drink orders. The lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. and a question-and-answer open discussion begins at 6 p.m. Those attending May’s event will be entered to win a door prize provided by Marcie DeWitt from Anchor and Away Travel. Have dinner, a drink, and join this lively casual presentation/discussion.
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