ICAT Playdate — Microbial hitchhikers on microplastics
April 4, 2025
Some microorganisms love to set up camp on microplastics (MPs), turning these tiny pollutants into floating microbial metropolises. Their sticky biofilms could change how MPs move, clump together, or even hitchhike with harmful chemicals and pathogens. Teaching the next generation about these microbial hitchhikers offers a powerful opportunity to inspire future scientists, problem-solvers, and environmental stewards to tackle plastic pollution in creative and impactful ways.
Speaker:
- Carrie Carpenter
- Dr. Hosein Foroutan
- Dr. Austin Gray
- Dr. David Schmale
Date:
- April 4, 2025
Time:
- 8:30am EST
Networking & Donuts at Community Assembly, Creativity and Innovation District LLC - 9am EST
Presentation begins in the Community Assembly and live on YouTube
Virginia Tech faculty can receive Professional Development Network (PDN) credit for attending
- Register at https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?query=playdate
- Check in with Phyllis Newbill during the event.