Head on out to check out Shark Awareness Day at the NC Aquarium, which takes a closer look at these amazing animals. From Shark Trivia to Ring-a-Toss, participants can play fun games, win prizes and find out more about sharks. Dr. Yopak will be speak about all of the things we can learn about a …
Are you aged 10-12 with an interest in sharks? Dr. Yopak is going to be leading a shark dissection and walking you through anatomy of the brain as part of the UNCW MarineQuest program "Shark Trek:! Spaces are limited - check out the MarineQuest website for more details and to register.
The ZoMBiE lab is hitting the road and heading to Snowbird, Utah for the Joint Meeting of the American Elasmobranch Society and the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. We've got two talks and one poster scheduled - safe to say brains might be taking over the meeting. Hope to see you there!
ZoMBiE's take Chicago! Grad student Emily Peele presents some of our recent work on ontogenetic shifts in the brain of the Atlantic sharpness shark. Learn more about JBJC: https://www.jbjclub.org
Dr. Yopak is giving a webinar for the Ocean First Institute (https://www.oceanfirstinstitute.org). Ever wondered if sharks are smart? Hope to see you there... (if you missed it, check out the talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w18L_3N1_2Y&list=PLHXqq6BqX2kcnH8wUK42n-9av9Y1e9KzP)
Summer Ventures in Science & Mathematics (SVSM)Â 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? …
Drumroll please: ZoMBiE Lab honors student Rachel Zino is defending her thesis, "The effects of temperature on peripheral nervous system development in cartilaginous fishes." She's worked hard and pivoted to a fully virtual defense. We couldn't be more proud!
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!