A Bite of Science
Seminar Series
'A Bite of Science' is a series of seminars bringing insight and discussion into modern scientific topics while remaining accessible to a wider audience. Each seminar is open to the public; all who have or do not have a scientific background are encouraged to join.
The series is hosted by the College of the Sciences, the Department of Biology, the Department of Chemistry, and the Department of Geography, in partnership with The Ridge Restaurant & Bar. The seminars are hosted every second Tuesday of each month during the academic year. The series will return October 2026.
You can view previous seminars below. For general inquiries, please reach out to COTS_Events@cwu.edu.
A Bite of Dental Chemistry
Thank you for attending! The series returns October 2026.
Seminars
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2026-2027 Academic Year Seminars
COTS Faculty: Interested in presenting or know someone who would like to speak? Reach out to COTS_Events@cwu.edu. We would love to make it happen!
Dates and content are subject to change.
2027 Tuesday June 8
2027 Tuesday May 11
2027 Tuesday April 13
2027 Tuesday March 9
2027 Tuesday February 9
2027 Tuesday January 12
2026 Tuesday December 8
2026 Tuesday November 10
2026 Tuesday October 13
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2025-2026 Academic Year Seminars
A Bite of Dental Chemistry
Dr. Joshua Kirk, DMD
2026 Tuesday June 9The Department of Chemistry invites Dr. Joshua Kirk, DMD, for the June installment of 'A Bite of Science.'
Dr. Kirk is a local dentist and owner of Mountain View Dental in Ellensburg. He is a CWU alumnus and graduated from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Arizona. He was awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry after years of additional education and extensive testing.
There is no shortage of information barraging us each day when it comes to our health. Join Dr. Kirk in 'A Bite of Dental Chemistry,' exploring the science of dentistry and more broadly, how to think scientifically as we receive information that impacts our health decisions.
'A Bite of Dental Chemistry' marks the last seminar for the academic year. It will be hosted at The Ridge Restaurant & Bar on Tuesday, June 9, at 5:30 PM, and is open to the public. For inquiries, reach out to the Department of Chemistry (chemistry@cwu.edu). The series returns October 2026.
Mountain Carnivores in the Face of Climate Change
Dr. Jocelyn Akins
2026 Tuesday May 12Join Jocelyn Akins, PhD, at The Ridge Restaurant & Bar for the next 'A Bite of Science' seminar! This series of seminars is hosted by your College of the Sciences Biology, Chemistry, and Geography Departments.
Mountain Carnivores in the Face of Climate Change is presented by wildlife biologist Jocelyn Akins, Founder and Executive Director of Cascades Carnivore Project. Dr. Akins has dedicated her nearly three-decades long career researching and addressing conservation issues facing rare carnivores in the Cascade Mountain Range.
Dr. Akins will share their critical research and insights on Tuesday, May 12, at 5:30 PM at The Ridge Restaurant & Bar.- Letter-size poster (.pdf)
- "CWU to host nationally recognized conservationist tonight at The Ridge" (cwu.edu)
Learning from a River: What 5-yrs of Drone Monitoring has taught us about Teanaway River Restoration
William Meyer
2026 Tuesday April 14- Letter-size poster (.pdf)
Of Mice and Men: Insights into Human Brain Development from Studying Mice
Dr. Todd Kroll
2026 Tuesday March 10- Letter-size poster (.png)
What goes on out there? A Look at Public Lands Management at the LT Murray Wildlife Area
Shaun Morrison
2026 Tuesday February 10- Letter-size poster (.png)
Yakama Nation Fisheries: Pacific Lamprey Project
Dave'y Lumley & Alexis Massey
2026 Tuesday January 13- Letter-size poster (.png)
CWU News
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