The Modesto Junior College Science Colloquium has been offering weekly science presentations for over 20 years to MJC and our community. We offer a variety of engaging and informative presentations and our adudience incorporates students, employees, and members of our local community. All are encouraged to attend and admission is free. Please come out and join us, we hope to you there!
Wednesdays from 3:15pm - 4:15pm
West Campus, Science Community Center, Rm. 115
Event and Parking are Free
Tethered Through Turbulence: Human & Environmental Impacts on Mussel Attachment
Discover the resilience of Mytilus californianus, the California mussel, as it navigates extreme daily temperature shifts in the rocky intertidal zone, showcasing its role as a foundational species and dominant space-holder in this dynamic environment.
A nurse is a nurse is a nurse, right? LVN, RN, and CNA, what's are the differences?
Explore the diverse and vital roles of Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), shedding light on their distinct responsibilities, qualifications, and the crucial impact each has on the healthcare system.
Diving into Careers in Fisheries Science
Learn about different career paths in fisheries science and ongoing conservation and monitoring efforts throughout California.
NASA’s Citizen Science Opportunities
NASA’s citizen science projects are collaborations between scientists and interested members of the public. Learn how these volunteer “citizen scientists” have helped make thousands of important scientific discoveries. Open to anyone around the world, some 410 NASA citizen scientists have been named on refereed scientific publications.
Sustainable Winegrowing
As one of Wine Enthusiast magazine's "Future 40" for her contributions to sustainable wine growing and viticulture science, Dr. Bolton will focus on viticultural studies of sustainability, exploring agricultural biodiversity, grapevine viruses, and rootstocks and discuss the LODI RULES program, a pioneering sustainable winegrowing initiative that certifies winegrowers who adhere to over 150 sustainable practices.
Biomass/Biomanufacturing MESA Projects
Learn about how scientists and engineers are creating materials, energy and products that reduce waste by repurposing biological residues from agriculture and municipal sources. Four MESA student teams will present semester-long research projects on different areas and how this area of research can impact our region.
Talks will be recorded for the Science Colloquium’s YouTube Site for later viewing.
*Science Colloquium Committee: Daniel Chase, Jill Cross, Elizabeth McInnes, Denise Godbout-Avant, Troy Gravatt, Deborah Martin, Monika Schortner, Michael Shirley, Catherine Tripp
