Mahmood Shivji, Ph.D., will discuss the importance of shark research and conservation on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Â鶹ÊÓƵ at Stark.
Shivji, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, focuses his research on shark, billfish, and coral reef fish conservation biology, genomics, movement ecology, system connectivity, and DNA forensics for fish identification and fisheries law enforcement.
Thanks to a generous grant from the , Shivji will speak at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20 in Room 101 in the Science & Nursing Building at Â鶹ÊÓƵ at Stark, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m.
The event is open to the public; no tickets or reservations are required.
For more information, contact Dr. Greg Smith, associate professor of biological sciences, at 330-244-3395 or gsmith62@kent.edu.