Keynote Sessions

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Joe Barnes

Our keynote speaker on Thursday, May 7th at noon is wildlife biologist Joe Barnes from the US Department of the Interior. His talk “Twenty-two Years of Raptor Studies in the Arid Lands of Nevada”, is a description of various aspects of raptor research and monitoring he has been conducting across the Great Basin and Mojave deserts. Joe has specialized in Peregrine Falcons, Golden Eagles, and Ferruginous Hawks with emphasis on understanding population dynamics, studying movement and habitat use, diet, and assessing exposure to environmental contaminants.  Much of his research has been conducted with state and federal agencies with an underlying goal to address conservation threats and to understand impacts raptors face from large-scale landscape development projects.  His presentation will detail various aspects of the rise and subsequent decline of Peregrine Falcons and understanding the population dynamics of the iconic Golden Eagle. 

Faculty Keynote Sessions

The Faculty Showcase keynote session on Wednesday, May 6th at noon will highlight six LC State professors in various academic disciplines.

Evolving the Library: Partnerships, Student Support and Future of Innovation

Participation of First Semester Nursing Students in an Unhoused Simulation with Use of Standardized Patients

Biomedical Research Spotlight: 25 Years of INBRE at LC

Dynamic Social Influence

AI in 2026: A Practical Overview