The Michigan State University and University of Eastern Finland forestry programs have joined together for a joint webinar series. The aim is to present ongoing research and teaching activities and explore opportunities for collaboration in research and teaching to enhance this partnership.
February 29
8-10 am ET | 3-5 pm Finnish time
Forest Ecology and Processes
Moderated by: David MacFarlane (MSU) & Eeva-Stiina Tuittila (UEF)
MSU: Andy Finley (Ecological Modeling), Jeremy Johnson (Genomics), Akihiro Koyama (Ecology)
UEF: Dr Samuli Junttila (Forest Health and Earth Observation), Dr Heli Peltola (Silviculture), Dr Tuomas Aakala (Disturbance Ecology of Forests), Dr Olli-Pekka Tikkanen (Forest Ecology)
March 21
9-11 am ET | 3-5 pm Finnish time
Social Sciences and Economics
Moderated by: Jukka Tikkanen (UEF), Emily Huff (MSU)
UEF: Teppo Hujala (Forest Bioeconomy Foresight), Jari Vauhkonen (Forest Planning), Jouni Pykäläinen (Forest Policy and Economics)
MSU: Sam Gailey (Health Equity), Emily Huff (Human Dimensions), Raju Pokharel (Economics), Asia Dowtin (Urban Forestry)
April 10
8-10 am ET | 3-5 pm Finnish time
Wood Products
Moderated by: Sandra Lupien (MSU)
MSU: George Berghorn (Sustainable Wood Construction), Mojgan Nejad (Bioproducts), Chris Saffron (Biofuels)
UEF: Blas Mola (Biomass Production), Antti Haapala (Sustainable Technologies), Laura Tomppo (Materials Characterization)