Lectures
May 17 & 22, 2012
Introduction to algae
Algae biotechnology: A brief history
Scott Edmundson - M.S. Interdisplinary Ecology, BEST Lab alumnus
May 24, 2012
Composting and Vermicomposting: An alternative waste management
Reginald Toussaint - Interdisplinary Ecology, BEST Lab graduate student
May 29 & 31, 2012
Anaerobic digestion: Microbiology and biochemistry
Anaerobic digestion: Terminology and benefits
Ryan Graunke - M.S. Interdisplinary Ecology, BEST Lab alumnus
June 7, 2012
Building compost & community: How Gainesville is going from waste...to food
Chris Cano - Gainesville Compost
June 12, 2012
Horse manure: Manure managemenet and more
Jaime Cohen - Farm Outreach Coordinator, Marion County Extension
June 19, 2012
Sustainable UF
Joseph Floyd - Zero Waste Coordinator, UF Office of Sustainability
July 2, 2012
Tomatoes
Justin Roberson - Lipman Produce
July 5, 2012
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Dr. Anne Donnelly - Director, Center for Undergraduate Research
July 9, 2012
Biodiesel: An overview
Scott Edmundson - M.S. Interdisplinary Ecology, BEST Lab alumnus
July 10, 2012
Anaerobic digestion of biowaste: An ecosanitation solution for developing countries
Reginald Toussaint - Interdisplinary Ecology, BEST Lab graduate student
July 12, 2012
Achieving 75% recycling: Building a sustainable solid waste program
Sally Palmi - Assistant Public Works Director, Waste Management Division
July 24, 2012
If we all work together
Anna Prizzia - Director, UF Office of Sustainability
July 26, 2012
Carbon trading: An overview of financial instruments designed to combat climate change
Mark van Soestbergen - President, International Carbon Bank & Exchange