Biology Department Seminar Series
Comparative toxicity of pesticides to tropical and temperate anurans, implications for ecological risk assessment
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019
4 - 5 p.m.
Rankin Science West, Room 183
Open to the campus and community
Dr. Scott Weir is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Queens University of Charlotte, N.C. Weir's research has generally focused on the effects of chemical contamination on the environment with a special emphasis on amphibians and reptiles. He is interested in performing research that can be directly applied to environmental problems faced by private industry, consulting firms and the government, e.g., EPA. He will speak on campus about "Comparative toxicity of pesticides to tropical and temperate anurans, implications for ecological risk assessment."
Weir has published manuscripts in several journals including Bioscience, Public Library of Science (PLoS) One, Environmental Pollution and Biological Invasions. He is the faculty advisor for QUEST Journal, and works with students on a variety of projects focused on toxicology.
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About the Department of Biology
The Department of Biology is a community of teacher-scholars, with faculty representing the full breadth of biological specializations — from molecular genetics to landscape/ecosystem ecology. The department seeks to produce graduates with sound scientific knowledge, the skills to create new knowledge, and the excitement and appreciation of scientific discovery. Learn more at https://biology.appstate.edu.
Jan. 29, 2019
Dr. Scott Weir, image from Queens University, Charlotte, N.C.
Dr. Scott Weir, image from Queens University, Charlotte, N.C.