Summary: The University of Memphis Center for Biodiversity Research (CBio; www.umbiodiversity.org) hosted a 30-minute zoom meeting on Friday, Nov. 13 at 12pm to discuss opportunities, interests, and needs for collaborative research, outreach, and education (including internships & workforce development) in biodiversity science and education with representatives from Memphis-area organizations.

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Organizations Represented (26 individuals attended):

Christian Brothers University

City of Memphis, Division of Public Works

LeMoyne-Owen College

Lichterman Nature Center

Memphis Zoo

Overton Park Conservancy

Pink Palace Museum

Rhodes College

Shelby County Schools

Strawberry Plains Mississippi Audubon Center

State of Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation

T.O. Fuller State Park

University of Memphis Department of Biological Sciences

University of Memphis Agriculture & Food Technology Research Cluster

US-Biologic

Wolf River Conservancy

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Next Meeting: Friday January 29, 2021: Workforce Development: (jobs, job shadowing, internships, other training, etc.)

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Interested in attending a future meeting? Contact us at the email address below.