January 20, 2013
Amanda Fujikawa and Christian Elowsky (doctoral students in the School of Natural Resources) presented "Blowflies, Beetles and Bad Guys: Ecology and Forensic Science" for children and families as a part of the Sunday with a Scientist program.
Their presentation at Morrill Hall centered on the importance of blowflies and beetles in regards to their roles in decomposition, ecology and their use in forensic science.
In addition, visitors were provided the chance to view magnified blowflies and beetles through a microscope, and to create an art project using live maggots. More...