The annual Conservation Ecology Seminar Series begins Jan. 18, ushering in 13 talks from scientist around the country. The seminar series is organized by the Conservation Ecology field of study at the School of Natural Resources and Environment. The lectures are Fridays from 3-4 p.m. in Room 1028. They are open to the public and followed by a question-and-answer session with the speakers; no registration is required.