LSU Computational Biology Seminar Series
Event Date: multiple events, see below for each speaker.
Location: LSU Digital Media Center
Sponsored by the LSU College of Science, the Department of Biological Sciences, the Center for Computation & Technology and the Louisiana Biomedical Research Network
About
The primary goal for the seminar series is to increase student awareness of the importance of computational approaches to modern biological research. Traditional biology majors may receive no exposure to computational techniques, yet such skills are fast becoming de facto requirements for many careers in the life sciences. Conversely, majors in computational disciplines may receive little or no exposure to modern biological research that would make them aware of the pressing biological problems to which their skills could be applied.
We hope that this seminar series…
- Encourages students to take classes, do research, and seek out resources that allow them to cross the boundaries between biology and computation
- Raises awareness of the computational biology research being done at LSU and around Louisiana
- Encourages biology students to consider careers that leverage computational methods
- Encourages students in computational disciplines to consider careers in biological research.
LSU Computational Biology Seminar Media: Seminar Videos
When & Where
Location:
Talks are being held at the LSU Digital Media Center, at the Center for Computation and Technology LSU Digital Media Center
Address:
Current Seminar Series Speakers
Dr. Lex Flagel
University of Minnesota, Adjunct Professor, Department of Plant and Microbial Biology and Bayer Crop Sciences, Research Scientist
An introduction to deep learning and its applications in evolutionary biology
February 27, 2019, 4:30 PM, DMC Theater
Dr. April Wright
Southeastern Louisiana University, Faculty
Estimating phylogenetic trees from discrete morphological data- Modeling evolution to understand the past