with Taren Bouwman (TLHS MSEL ’16), Ph.D. candidate at University of Hawai’i Manoa
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 7:30 – 8:30 pm
- Place: Terra Linda High School Innovation Hub [map], 320 Nova Albion, San Rafael
Description: Fungi are some of the most fascinating and overlooked organisms on Earth. In this talk, we’ll explore these hidden heroes and how the opportunities they have for carbon sequestration and the development of a sustainable and circular economy.
Bio: Taren is a PhD candidate studying the unique relationships between fungi and algae, with the goal of advancing mycology and developing innovative methods for carbon sequestration. He has been a member of the Du Lab since 2024. Before graduate school, Taren worked in the research division at BioMarin, contributing to Roctavian: one of the first approved gene therapies. He is also a graduate of the Marin School of Environmental Leadership (MSEL) at Terra Linda High School.
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