Trail Blazers
Featured Speakers

The Trail Blazers speaker series highlights the exceptional work of the faculty at the College of Arts and Sciences. Discover why the Trail Blazers tradition has continued for more than 45 years as we engage in captivating discussions and gain exclusive access to cutting-edge research. This year we welcome faculty from the departments of chemistry, anthropology, religious studies, integrative biology, and communication.

Deby Cassill, PhD
September 26, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.
鈥淐ompetition vs. Cooperation: What Ants Reveal About Our Contradictory Nature鈥

Bill Baker, PhD
November 21, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.
鈥淔rom Beach to Bedside: Advancing Marine Biomedicines鈥

Christian Wells, PhD

William Schanbacher, PhD

Heather O鈥橪eary, PhD
February 27, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.
鈥淭ransforming Local Communities: Insights from 无码专区's Top Researchers鈥
Aisha Durham
March 26, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.
鈥淏elonging: Life Matters of the Home鈥