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	biological invasions IGERT

information: clhom@ucdavis.edu	2004 fall conference
	The 2004 Fall Conference was noteworthy for our IGERT: when we came together for this event to start the academic year, we realized that we really are succeeding in studying biological invasions from science to society, genes to ecosystems. Want the gory details? Get 'em here, in a .pdf.
	As always, our meeting began with introductions and refreshments. Undergraduate fellow Ely Huerta de Garcia explains to trainer Rick Grosberg about her research on the impact of invasive plants on Native American basketweavers.
	Formal sessions included a discussion of the 2002 cohort's second year project on the eradication of Northern Pike in Lake Davis. Liz Chamberlin listens to Ryan Fischer make a point.
	Suzanne Olyarnik describes a day in the life of a documentary filmmaker.
	On day 2, we heard research talks and presentation of the new second year project by the 2003-2004 cohort. Jonah Piovia-Scott, Heidi Weiskel, Adrianna Muir, Kari Veblen, and Jennifer Burt.
	Heidi Weiskel and Adrianna Muir confer.
	Judah Grossman -- a plant ecologist, Teresa Sabol Spezio -- an environmental historian, and Andy Chang -- a marine ecologist -- represent the diversity of academic backgrounds in the IGERT.
	After their presentation, audience members had a chance to provide input via surveys and in an animated discussion. Members of the 2002 cohort -- Suzanne, Jarrett Byrnes, Amber Wright, and Ryan -- provided the voice of experience.
	Project mentor Ted Grosholz moderated and provided perspective.
	Members of the entering cohort Jay Sexton and Matt Hufford, and trainers Sharon Strauss and Susan Williams.
	More intellectual diversity: Ag Econ student Becky Niell, Ecology student Clare Aslan, and History student Jeff Port comprise the rest of the 2004 cohort.

2004 fall conference