The Women in Science and Mathematics Spring 2009 Lecture Series includes topics in biology, earth science, and chemistry. The series begins Thursday, April 9, with a lecture from Dianna Padilla, professor of ecology and evolution at Stony Brook University.

All presentations are free and open to the public.

Dianna Padilla, professor of ecology and evolution at Stony Brook University, will speak on Thursday, April 9, during Bengal Pause (12:15–1:30 p.m.) in Bulger Communication Center West.

Carmala Garzione, associate professor of earth and environmental sciences at the University of Rochester, will present “Mountains and Their Profound Influence on Global Climate” on Friday, April 17, at noon in Science Building 272.

Amanda C. Bryant-Friedrich, associate professor of medicinal and biological chemistry in the University of Toledo’s College of Pharmacy, will present a talk on Thursday, April 30, during Bengal Pause in Science Building 272.