- The Panama Canal will soon have competition, as construction has started on the Nicaraguan Interoceanic Canal. Geologist Paul Mann of the University of Houston will share details in his April 9 talk.
- Mount Holyoke Professor Darby Dyar will give an insider's look at the Mars rover Curiosity, reflect on the accomplishments achieved thus far, and look forward to a new year on Mars.
- Melting of the ice sheet has important implications for global climate change, according to University at Buffalo Geologist Jason P. Briner, who will give the 2013 Lester W. Strock Lecture in Geosciences on Feb. 22.