Science Events this week!

Monday, October 15, 2007

• What: Discussion on graduate opportunities and careers in Psychology and Neuroscience
• When:12:15 pm
• Where: McConnell B05
• Who: Dr. Christina Wllliams

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• What: Hormones and Cognition: Are male-female differences qualitative or quatitative?
• When: 4:00 pm
• Where: McConnell 103
• Who: Dr. Christina Wllliams, Duke University (hosted by Richard Olivo and Margaret Anderson)

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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

• What: Math at IBM
• When: 12:00 pm
• Where: Math Forum (Burton 3rd floor)
• Who: Brenda Dietrich, Director of Mathematical Sciences at IBM’s Thomas J. Watson Research Center,
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• What: Study Away Information Session for SEA (Sea Education Association)
• When: 4:00 pm
• Where: Bass 102
• Who: Kimberly Gniadek

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• What: Reclaiming the Future
• When: 7:00 pm
• Where: Graham Hall
• Who: David Lowenthal, Professor Emeritus of Geography at University College London

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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

• What: Duke University Graduate School Info Session
• When: 4:15 pm
• Where: Bass 102
• Who: Lisa Rattray, Admissions Officer for Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences

Refreshments will be served

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• What: Economics Department Lecture: “Are ‘Smart Taxes’ the Answer to Global Climate Change”
• When: 4:15 pm
• Where: Stoddard Auditorium
• Who: N. Greg Mankiw, The Robert M. Beren Professor of Economics at Harvard University and Chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers from 2003-2005. His research includes work on price adjustment, consumer behavior, financial markets, monetary and fiscal policy, and economic growth. He is recognized as one of the pioneers in New Keynesian economics

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Thursday, October 18, 2007

• What: LUNCHBAG: “Can Undergraduates do Interdisciplinary Work?
• When: 12:00 pm
• Where: Bass 102
• Who: Virginia Hayssen, Biological Sciences (ES&P) and Leslie King, Sociology (ES&P)

Lunch will be provided
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• What: Neuroscience Presentation of the Major & Minor…Come get connected!
• When: 12:15 pm
• Where: McConnell 404

Lunch will be provided . . . bring a beverage

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Friday, October 19, 2007

• What: Presentation of the Geology Major and Minor
• When: 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
• Where: Sabin-Reed 101A
• Who: Come meet the faculty and learn about what they teach. Find out what research opportunities are available.

Lunch will be provided
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• What: Fluorescence Microscopy: Visualizing light emitting molecular markers
• When: 1:30-3:30 pm
• Where: Sabin-Reed 411
• Who: Judith Wopereis, CMI

In fluorescence microscopy light emitting stains are used to visualize the localization, concentration or movement of one or more selected molecules or organelles within a sample. Optical components and applications will be discussed in this workshop designed for anyone intending to use the fluorescence microscope in their research or teaching.