Stream Algae in the Sierra Nevada, Past, Present and Future

As part of the NCC Science Series, Dr. Andy Rost will discuss Stream Algae in the Sierra Nevada, past, present, and future. The presentation and discussion will be held on Tuesday evening May 12, from 6:30-7:30 pm, in the Multipurpose Center, building, N-12. This presentation is free, and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come early for a meet and greet and refreshments at 6:00 pm.

“The interesting and complex world of stream algae is often poorly understood. My talk will introduce stream algae by taking a broad perceptive of algae and the vital roles it plays. This will be followed by a closer look at stream algae with an emphasis on contemporary issues in Sierra Nevada streams. I will close by discussing what the future may look like for stream algae in the Sierra.” Dr. Andy Rost

About our presenter: Dr. Andy Rost is an Associate Professor at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village, NV. He teaches a range of Earth and Environmental Science courses in the Science and Technology Department. He received his doctorate in Hydrology from the University of Nevada, Reno where he studied the freshwater stalked diatom, Didymosphenia geminata in Sierra Nevada streams. He lives in Truckee, CA with his wife and three kids.

The Nevada County Campus is located at 250 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945. There is a $3 parking fee on campus. Parking permits are available for purchase at the dispenser located at the main campus entrance. For more information about this seminar and others in this series, contact the series coordinator, Jason Giuliani at: jgiuliani@sierracollege.edu.