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Events

Library Workshops: A Guide to Scholarly Publishing—from Journals to Open Access

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Seamans Center

Are you unsure which journal to publish in? Have you ever wondered how to identify and avoid predatory publishers? What is the difference between traditional publishing and open access? This workshop will provide answers to these questions and more, and you’ll learn strategies for navigating the jungle of scholarly publishing. Bring your own questions too! Presented by Kari Kozak, director, Sciences and Engineering Libraries.

Final Thesis Defense- Josie Welker (Stone group)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00pm
Chemistry Building

"Assessing the impacts of airborne particulate matter from plastic burning and personal care products"

Analytical Chemistry Seminar- Samantha Nania- Sr. Field Application Scientist of PerkinElmer Inc.

Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:30pm
North Hall

"I am an experienced scientist specializing in materials characterization techniques, including IR, UV-Vis-NIR, and Thermal Analysis. In my current role, I play a key role in bridging the technical gap between the internal sales teams and customers, helping to identify the most suitable analytical solutions for customer’s needs. My technical expertise and interpersonal skills aid in establishing strong customer relationships, contributing to a high lead conversion rate and successful opportunity...

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