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10/23/2026

Dear Colleagues,

Join us for the next OES Fall Seminar featuring Daniel Christian, L.P.G., Project Manager with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's Clean Water Financing and Assistance Program.

Topic: Department of Environmental Quality 101

📅 Thursday, October 29
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Oceanography/Physics Room 200
💻 Zoom available (contact [email protected])

Learn about Virginia DEQ's mission, environmental programs, clean water funding opportunities, and career pathways within the agency.

We look forward to seeing you there!

OES Seminar Committee

10/22/2026

🌊 Our students are getting their hands dirty for science!

Freshman students from Victoria J. Hill’s 130G class recently participated in Measure the Muck, gaining hands-on experience with this community science effort.

We love seeing our undergraduates take their learning beyond the classroom and get involved! 💙🌎

10/22/2026

🌊🔬 Science in action!

Teachers are getting hands-on experience learning how to Measure the Muck and use a PlanktoScope!

We love seeing educators explore tools and techniques that bring environmental and marine science to life. 🌎💙

10/02/2026

🔬🌊 Undergraduate Research Spotlight: Jimmy Bailey

Meet Jimmy Bailey, a junior Environmental Sciences major at Old Dominion University and an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Alexander Bochdansky's Biological Oceanography Lab. Jimmy studies methanotroph populations across the Chesapeake Bay, Eastern Shore, and Virginia Beach Oceanfront, examining how these microorganisms consume methane and contribute to the health of coastal ecosystems.

Through his research, Jimmy investigates methane consumption rates, microbial biodiversity, and the important role microorganisms play in our environment. His work is helping scientists better understand the processes that influence coastal ecosystem health while gaining valuable hands-on research experience.

"I've been able to explore my passion for marine ecology, learn from incredible scientists, and study how microorganisms influence the health of coastal ecosystems." - Jimmy Bailey

👏 Congratulations to Jimmy on being featured in our Undergraduate Research Spotlight!

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10/02/2026

🌟🔬 Undergraduate Research Spotlight: Jamie McLaulin

Meet Jamie McLaulin, one of our outstanding undergraduate researchers in the Department of Ocean & Earth Sciences! Jamie's dedication to scientific research and discovery exemplifies the hands-on learning opportunities available at ODU.

Through undergraduate research, students like Jamie gain valuable experience, work alongside faculty mentors, and contribute to projects that advance our understanding of the natural world. We're proud to showcase Jamie's hard work, curiosity, and commitment to scientific exploration. Come check out her poster on the 4th floor of the oceanography/physics building!

👏 Congratulations, Jamie, on being featured in our Undergraduate Research Spotlight!

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10/02/2026

🌊 Join Us for the OES Fall Seminar! 🌊

Plastic pollution is one of the defining environmental challenges of our time, impacting ecosystems from our coastlines to the deepest oceans. Discover how scientists are measuring and understanding this complex issue in marine environments.

🎤 Featured Speaker: Dr. Meredith Evans Seeley
Assistant Professor, Ecosystem Health
Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary

📚 Seminar Topic:
“Measuring a Moving Target: The Complexity of Plastic Pollution in Marine Environments”

📅 Date: October 8
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Oceanography/Physics Room 200
💻 Zoom Available: Contact OES Admin at [email protected] for access.

Learn how ocean processes transform plastics over time and why accurate measurement is critical for understanding their environmental impact. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion on one of today’s most pressing marine science challenges! 🌎♻️

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09/22/2026

🌊🔬 Join us for the next OES Fall Seminar!

We're excited to welcome Dr. Brian Collister, Research Physical Scientist at NASA Langley Research Center and ODU Oceanography Ph.D. alumnus (2021), who will share how lidar technology is helping scientists uncover what traditional satellite observations miss in the ocean.

🌎 Filling Gaps in Our View of Upper Ocean Ecosystems Using Lidar Remote Sensing

Learn how innovative lidar measurements are providing new insights into ocean ecosystems, phytoplankton populations, and the processes that help regulate Earth's climate.

📅 September 24
⏰ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Oceanography/Physics Room 200
💻 Zoom available (contact [email protected])

09/22/2026

What do you get to do when you take class OEAS 307? Enjoy a beautiful day out on the Lafayette River collecting samples.

09/22/2026

Shout out to all 71 incredible volunteers for coming out to Measure the Muck!! There were over 200 samples collected.

09/11/2026

🌊 Join us for the next OES Fall Seminar!

Dr. Matthew Falcone, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, will present:

"Coastal Ecosystems & Nearshore Processes: Insights from Vegetation-Hydrodynamic Interactions"

Learn how coastal ecosystems contribute to shoreline protection, explore the dynamics of wave-vegetation interactions, and hear about ongoing research in the Lafayette River and future directions at ODU.

📅 September 17
🕒 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Oceanography/Physics Room 200
💻 Zoom available (contact OES Admin: [email protected])

Address

406 Oceanography & Physical Sciences Building
Norfolk, VA
23529

Telephone

+17576834285

Website

https://www.odu.edu/oes

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