March 30 EASC Colloq: Frank Paladino

The eighth East Asian Colloquium of the spring semester is Friday, the 30^th of March.

PRESENTER: Frank Paladino (Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University FortWayne)

TOPIC: Undergraduate and Graduate Student Involvement in International Research in China with Pandas and the Mediterranean, South Africa, and Central America with Sea Turtles and Crocodiles. How do I Get Involved?
DATE: Friday, March 30, 2012

TIME: 12:00-1:15 p.m.
LOCATION: Ballantine 004

(Light refreshments will be served. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch.)

Pandas and Red Pandas in China have been endangered but recent advances in captive animal breeding have produced a significant number of animals now being held.  The Chinese scientists at the Chengdu Panda Breeding Base are interesting in reintroduction of these captive breed extras back into protected reserves.  Frank Paladino will discuss methods of understanding endangered species in the wild and where and when they move.  He will also discuss impacts of climate change on endangered species movement and include discussions and research involving students in Greece, South Africa, and Costa Rica.

Frank Paladino received his BS in Biology at State University of New York in Plattsburgh 1974, MS in Ecology at State University College at Buffalo in 1976, and Ph. D. in Zoo physiology, Washington State University in 1979.  He is the Jack W. Schrey Distinguished Professor of Biology at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne and serves as the department chair.  He is also the President of the International NGO (Non Governmental Organization) “The Leatherback Trust”, which is focused on saving endangered sea turtles throughout the world and also Vice President of the NGO “Global Cause” established to help reintroduce Pandas back into Chinese wildlife preserves.

Persons with disabilities interested in attending our events who may require assistance, please contact us in advance at (812) 855-3765.

East Asian Studies Center

Indiana University

1021 East Third Street

Memorial Hall West 207

Bloomington, IN  47405

Phone:  (812) 855-3765

Fax:  (812) 855-7762

http://www.iu.edu/~easc/

E-mail:  easc@indiana.edu

Find EASC and NCTA on Facebook!