The ZoMBiE's go virtual: Emily, Sarah, and Rachel all presented their research at the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology's virtual conference this year. Learn more about SICB: https://sicb.org

Dr. Yopak gave a talk on her work and lead lead her Build-A-Brain Activity as part of the UNCW MarineQuest program Sea GEMS (Girls Exploring Marine Science)! Age 11-14 and interested in sharks? Learn More about Sea GEMS here: https://uncw.edu/marinequest/summerenrichment/intermediateprograms/seagems.html

Drumroll please: ZoMBiE Lab MSc student Sarah Rheinsmith is defending her thesis, "Ontogenetic shifts in the nervous system of the sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka." Just goes to show - a pandemic can't keep a ZoMBiE down. We are so proud of you!

Drumroll please: ZoMBiE Lab honors student Alayna Mahon is defending her thesis, "Sexual dimorphism in brain size in cartilaginous fishes" She's worked so unbelievably hard and pivoted to a fully virtual project and defense. We are so proud of your hard work!

Dr. Yopak will give a talk on her work, we'll take some shark quizzes, and then Build-A-Brain together with the UNCW MarineQuest program Coastal GEMS (Girls Exploring Marine Science)! Age 11-14 and interested in sharks? Learn More about Coastal GEMS here: https://uncw.edu/marinequest/summerenrichment/intermediateprograms/seagems.html

ZoMBiE Derek Sauer is presenting at the NZ Marine Science Society meeting in Tauranga, New Zealand on Inner ear morphology and directional hearing in sharks

Summer Ventures in Science & Mathematics (SVSM) is a cost-free, state-funded program for academically talented students who may pursue careers based in science and mathematics. The program brings rising juniors and seniors together for four weeks of intensive study on university campuses including UNC Wilmington. Dr. Yopak will be giving a talk entitled, "Are Sharks Smart? …

Still virtual and undaunted. ZoMBiE Emily Peele presents work with former honors student Krista Laforest on Ontogenetic shifts in brain organization of the Atlantic sharpnose shark, Rhizoprionodon terraenovae

Super excited to be joining forces with former ZoMBiE Victoria Camilieri-Asch to lead a chat with other Oceania Chondrichthyan Society members entitled “The sensory world of chondrichthyans - from brain to behaviour.” Want to learn more about OCS? https://www.oceaniasharks.com.au

Dr. Yopak was invited to present some of the lab's recent for at Florida Atlantic University's Marine Science Seminar Series!