Mote-ivational Mondays

Mote’s Science Lecture Series

Every January, Mote hosts its Science Lecture Series featuring Mote scientists who share their world-class research on Monday evenings. Each lecture takes place from 6 –7:30 p.m. in the Wave Center on the main aquarium campus (doors open at 5 p.m.) and includes a live presentation and a Q&A session. Lectures are also live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person.

2024 Lineup:

January 8 – Dr. Demian Chapman, Senior Scientist & Program Manager, Sharks & Rays Conservation Program
“Fifty shades of gray sharks: New hope to save species in the family Carcharhinidae”

January 15 – Dr. Jennifer Toyoda, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Ecotoxicology Program
“Turning the tide: Research to monitor, measure, and mitigate Florida red tides”

January 22 – Dr. Ryan Schloesser, Senior Scientist & Program Manager, Fisheries Ecology & Enhancement Program
“Not your average fish tale! Exploring sustainability through fisheries ecology and stock enhancement science”

January 29 – Dr. Kirstie Francis, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Molecular Microbiology Program
“From the seafloor to the medicine cabinet: Establishing a natural product drug discovery program at Mote Marine Laboratory”

Event presented by Bank of America