Thursday, 25 Feb 2010
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar Series
"Pyrolysis Based Technologies for the Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass into Fuels and Chemicals" by George W. Huber, Univeristy of Massachusetts-Amherst
OLLI at ISU Spring Preview
Preview of OLLI at ISU (formerly College for Seniors) spring classes offered March-May, 2010
Staniforth Lecture: Sustainable weed management
"Navigating a Critical Juncture for Sustainable Weed Management," David A. Mortensen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park. A reception will follow the lecture in the Agronomy Commons.
Art Class: Woodshop Studio
Class meets Mondays, 6-7pm for first meeting; 6-8:30pm for the following 4 weeks.
Lecture: Constructivism, Learning, Humor & Art
"Constructivism, Learning, Humor & Art - What do they have in common?" We construct knowledge based on experience and what we know about the world. If someone presents us with something unusual, different or novel, we have to construct what that means. An evening of laughter and learning with Michael Stanley, ISU art and design; and Patricia Carlson, ISU curriculum and instruction.
Lecture: Microbial Survival Strategies
"What Can Slimy Rocks in the Deep Sea Tell Us about Microbial Survival Strategies at High Temperatures?" Matt Schrenk is an assistant professor of microbiology at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C.
Matthew Coley, percussion
Matthew Coley, percussion, will offer a recital of works by composer Bjorn Berkhout. Mr. Berkhout will be on hand for the performance.
Lecture: America's Energy Future
"America's Energy Future." Lawrence Papay is the National Academy of Engineering Sigma Xi Lecturer, with a distinguished career in the energy sector, including business management, technology integration, nuclear and electric power, and system planning. He is CEO and Principal of PQR, a management consulting firm for a variety of clients in electric power and other energy areas.