An Event to Benefit Whitney's Graduate Student Association
Thursday, June 11, 2026
5:15 p.m. - 7 p.m.
The evening showcasing science and art will include scientific research talks from Whitney Lab graduate students and scientists in the Lohman Auditorium from 5:15 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Speakers will include graduate students Raul Chavarria, Zain Khalid, Cody Miner, and Emily Skinner and Postdoctoral Research Associate Dr. Claire Gabe. They will discuss their research in the areas of jellyfish cell biology, zebrafish neuroscience, biomineralization, ctenophore (comb jelly) regeneration, and sea turtle environmental DNA (eDNA).
Marine themed original art and smaller gifts will be available for purchase after the talks from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. A select few silent auction items will have in person bidding ending at 6:45 p.m.
| 5:15 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. | Whitney Student & Scientist Research Talks | Center for Marine Studies, Lohman Auditorium |
| 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. |
Fundraiser items for purchase, refreshments Original pieces, smaller items (apparel, notebooks, bags, etc) made with art from Marine Researchers at Whitney Lab |
Center for Marine Studies |
Location
UF Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, Center for Marine Studies
9505 Ocean Shore Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32080
Questions - Wh-whitneylab@ufl.edu
The Whitney Graduate Student Association is committed to the betterment of graduate student life and professional development at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience.