College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at The University of Toledo

The University of Toledo Lake Erie Center Public Lecture ? Title: “Great Lakes, Healthy Lives: What We Know About the Health Impacts of Harmful Algal Blooms and How You Can Drive Change” ? Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 7-8 p.m. ? Speakers: Dr. David Kennedy, Dr. Steve Haller and Dr. Joan Duggan, UToledo Health ? Summary: Join us for an engaging discussion about the health impacts of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the Great Lakes region. This talk will provide an overview of what we currently know about HAB-related health risks, what remains unknown and why your involvement is critical. We will introduce the Great Lakes Aerosol Monitoring (GLAMR) Community Health Study, explain how you can participate and discuss how this study will help answer key questions and guide future public health measures to protect those who live, work and play in HAB-affected areas. ? Plus, don’t miss a special opportunity! Before the talk, from 5-7 p.m. at the Lake Erie Center, the UToledo Mobile Health Unit will be on-site. This unit is a key part of the GLAMR Community Health Study, designed to reduce travel barriers for participants. Stop by for a tour, see demonstrations of health screenings and lung function tests, and learn how this state-of-the-art mobile clinic is expanding access to healthcare in our region. ? Take a shuttle from The University of Toledo's Main Campus to the Lake Erie Center. ? The shuttle will depart at 6:15 p.m. from the south side of Bowman-Oddy Laboratories on Towerview Blvd. Passengers will be returned to Main Campus following the lecture. ? Passengers must reserve their spots by Tuesday, March 25, by emailing [email protected] or calling 419.530.8360. ? #UToledoCommunityEngagement #UToledoPublicLecture #UToledoLakeErieCenter #HABs #LakeErie #UToledoNSM #UToledo #GreatLakes The UToledo Alumni Association

With decades of experience in photovoltaics research, UToledo is a worldwide leader in advancing the potential of generating reliable, sustainable power from the sun. The Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization, led by Michael Heben, Ph.D., Distinguished University Professor and McMaster Chair in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, is leading high-tech development for the future of solar energy generation. ? The University of Toledo has earned its place among the country’s top-tier research universities with the prestigious Carnegie R1 Classification, an acknowledgement of the institution’s sustained excellence in pursuing high-impact scientific discoveries that address real world problems. ? Learn more: bit.ly/4hmqO8o ? #UToledoRocketScience #UToledo #UToledoNSM #Photovoltaics #SolarEnergy #ThePowerToDo

Need assistance with registration for summer or fall classes at The University of Toledo? ? The Academic Advising Center has “Drop-In Advising Hours” available in a couple of convenient locations on campus in the next two weeks: ? ??????Thursday, March 20, 2025, 1-4:00pm- Bowman-Oddy, Room 1099? ??????Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1-4:00pm- Rocket Hall, Room 1550? ? Need more info or have questions, email: [email protected]! ? #UToledo #UToledoRocketScience #UToledoNSM #ChooseUToledo #ThePowerToDo

We had a great morning at The University of Toledo for the Latino Youth Summit! ? Thank You to the amazing #FutureRockets and their families/friends for coming out to meet with us on campus … we even had a surprise visit from Rocky and Rocksy! ? We enjoyed every minute and hope to see you back on campus soon! ?? ? Want to explore your academic program at a more in-depth event, come visit us on Friday, April 4, for the Choose UToledo event. For more info and to register: bit.ly/41E7UUN ? #UToledoRocketScience #UToledoNSM #LatinoYouthSummit #ChooseUToledo

ICYMI, Nishanth Siva, an undergraduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences (Krishnamurthy Lab) The University of Toledo, who is the president and founder of UT CPR, a student organization devoted to teaching lifesaving skills, was recently interviewed by WTOL 11’s Dan Cummins about the group's efforts to train Northwest Ohio residents in life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques. ? You can watch the interview on YouTube: bit.ly/4kNe3GK ? #UToledo #UTCPR #ThePowerToDo #UToledoRocketScience #UToledoNSM #UToledoBiology #ThePowerToSaveLives

NSM Undergraduate Research Expo – Call for Abstracts! ? The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) at The University of Toledo is thrilled to announce its 1st Undergraduate Research Expo will take place this spring! ? Thursday, April 10, 2025 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Field House, Atrium ? ·??Any NSM undergraduate student who is performing research is invited to submit a research abstract for a poster session. ·??Poster sessions will occur in 1.5-hour time slots. ·??If you’d like to be considered to present your research as a 15-minute talk, you can indicate this on your abstract submission form. Students selected to give a talk will be contacted after all abstracts have been reviewed. ? Deadline to submit an abstract: Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5pm. ? For more information and to submit your abstract: bit.ly/4hMvEg9 ? #UToledo #UndergraduateResearch #ThePowerToDo #UToledoRocketScience #UToledoNSM Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Toledo Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization

TONIGHT, March 13, 2025! ? Please join the Ritter Astrophysical Research Center and Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Toledo for the 2025 Excellence in Astronomy Talk! ?? ? “The Terrestrial Worlds of Other Stars” Guest speaker: Dr. David Charbonneau ? Fred Kavli Professor of Astrophysics, Department of Astronomy, Harvard University, Center for Astrophysics l Harvard & Smithsonian Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 7:15 p.m. UToledo Main Campus Wolfe Hall, #1205 ? This is a public lecture, FREE and open to the community, as well as all faculty, staff and students at UToledo! Note: Parking will be free in Areas 12 and 12S from 6:30pm-9pm. ? For Dr. Charbonneau’s talk abstract, visit the NSM Events Calendar: bit.ly/4bob5V4 ? #UToledoRocketScience #UToledo #UToledoNSM #BlackHoles #ExoplanetResearch #Astrophysics #KavliPrize #ThePowerToDo

Dr. Michael Cushing, professor of physics & astronomy and director of the Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory at The University of Toledo, explains that the moon will move into the shadow of the Earth and appear red in color early Friday in 13abc’s feature "Spacing Out" with Meteorologist Ross Ellet. ? A lunar eclipse is when the moon moves into the shadow of the Earth. This is the first lunar eclipse in our area since Nov. 2022. When its in totality, the moon looks crimson red because the Earth’s atmosphere filters out the blue light and only leaves the red behind! ? The viewing time for the lunar eclipse on Friday, March 14th, starts very early in the morning, around 2:30am, and ends around 3:30 am. A beautiful sight for early risers! The next lunar eclipse in our area will be in March 2026. ? #UToledo #SpacingOut #UToledoNSM #UToledoRocketScience #RitterPlanetarium #LunarEclipse #13ABC #RedMoon

Tuesday Testimonial ? “This is what really won my son over. He loved the experiment they did and LOVED the interaction with the professors. Hearing that he will get to work with the equipment, and in fact it is very much pushed, was huge. The research base that the undergraduate program provides was gigantic to him as he learns best that way. This was the part of the trip that truly was the best for him.” – R.S. ? A campus visit is the best way to find out if The University of Toledo is a great fit for you. Add an academic appointment to meet personally with your program of interest. This one-on-one visit in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is available Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:15 p.m. You'll meet personally with a faculty member in your academic program of interest for a short department tour and have plenty of time to ask questions about studying abroad, research opportunities, future careers, etc.! ? Schedule a campus visit at UToledo today! > bit.ly/42BDqEW ? #UToledo #UToledoRocketScience #ThePowerToDo #FutureRockets #TuesdayTestimonial #CareerEverywhere Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Toledo Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization The UToledo Alumni Association

Shout out to Dr. Todd Crail, Distinguished University Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Sciences at The University of Toledo, who was the Keynote Speaker at the 38th Annual Michigan Native Plant Conference held March 1-2, 2025, at the Kellogg Convention Center in East Lansing, Mich.? ? Dr. Crail presented, “Plants, People and Perseverance: Incorporating Native Plantings in Urban Environments - Greening Toledo Through Service”. Greening UToledo Through Service (GUTS) is a student-led project that works to increase native plantings on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo. Student employees convert turf to prairie, implement formal garden projects, and support these efforts through greenhouse cultivation of plant material. Much of the work is facilitated through service-learning opportunities where students experience real-life applications of what they have covered in class. In 2022-2024, GUTS facilitated 1000 student volunteer hours (600 for credit, 400 completely voluntary each year) to grow and plant ~20,000 native plant plugs.? ? Current and past undergraduate students also participated at the conference during the poster session: Caleb Thompson, a sophomore seeking a B.S. in Environmental Sciences; Emma Heslop, a senior seeking a B.A. in Environmental Studies; Emily Brach, a junior seeking a B.S. in Environmental Sciences; and Brock Hochanadel, a fall 2024 graduate who earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies and graduated Magna Cum Laude and with departmental honors. The UToledo Alumni Association ? Congrats Dr. Crail, Caleb, Emma, Emily and Brock on the great research taking place at UToledo! ? #ThePowerToDo #GUTS #UToledo #UToledoNSM