Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019
4 p.m.
Rankin Science West, Room 183
This event is open to the campus and community
Refreshments will be provided
The Biology Seminar Series will presents Dr. Nicole Hughes from the Biology Department at High Point University. She will be giving a research talk titled, "Anthocyanin pigments in leaves: ecological and physiological functions."
Hughes received her M.S. in Biology from Appalachian State University, under the supervision of Dr. Howie Neufeld. Her thesis research on winter leaf reddening actually forms the foundation of the new work that she will be presenting. Hughes received her PhD in Biology from Wake Forest University. Since 2010, she has been a faculty member at High Point University, where she has continued her research and taught courses in ecology, evolution, botany and climate change.
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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.
Dr. Nicole Hughes, High Point University. Photo submitted.
Dr. Nicole Hughes, High Point University. Photo submitted.