[Entm-researchstaff] FERM meeting this Saturday!

[John Heraty]

zoom link for meeting for those that can’t make it in person  :-)

https://ucr.zoom.us/j/99538971589?pwd=HlyDcY3PQEhmD4SJGDR8YQEfPNEL4z.1


The date of this year's FERM Annual Meeting is Saturday, February 15th, and the speaker will be Grey Gustafson, an assistant professor and rsearcher at Northern Arizona University. 

His talk is titled

From the depths of time to modern mountain sides: Evolutionary history of the predaceous ground and water beetles

Much of his research is focused on the family Gyrinidae – the whirligig beetles, but he has also begun investigating the phylogenomics of Cicindelidae – the tiger beetles. His talk will show how using both genomic-scale data and the fossil record have illuminated shallow and deep evolutionary history in these charismatic beetles.

For those who are unfamiliar with FERM, it is the Friends of the Entomology Research Museum, a non-profit support group, from which donations and membership fees are used to fund purchases of materials or services that benefit the Museum (such as visiting curator stipends). Non-members are welcome to attend the meeting, but we would appreciate it if you consider becoming a member; annual dues are only $10.

See https://entmuseum.ucr.edu/ferm <https://entmuseum.ucr.edu/ferm> for more information.

The usual routine will be followed for the meeting, namely:

The meeting will be in the main Entomology Building, ground floor conference room (not in the Museum).

Dinner begins at 6, the talk begins at 7. People responsible for setup will be there around 5:15 to get the room prepared.

Dinner is pot luck, and we ask that people who are able to, to please bring entrees that can feed at least 4 people; if you can'tbring an entree, then snacks or desserts.

FERM will provide cups, plates, utensils, a few snacks, and plenty of beverages.

It is helpful but not necessary to send an RSVP (to dyanega at gmail.com <mailto:dyanega at gmail.com>), to assist us in our planning.

Campus parking is actually easy; the BLUE section of Lot 6, right near Entomology, has free parking on weekends. Seehttps://transportation.ucr.edu/visitor-parking <https://transportation.ucr.edu/visitor-parking> if you want visible proof of the policy.


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