Thursday, 07 Apr 2011
Symposium on Rare Earth Materials
Invited speakers will cover economics, research and applications of rare earth metals. Mark Smith from Molycorp will be giving the keynote address. Speakers from Arnold Magnetic Technologies, Etrema Products and GM will also give invited talks. Registration is free, deadline is April 1. Sponsored by the local chapter of the Materials Research Society.
Symposium on Rare Earth Materials Keynote Address - Mark Smith
Molycorp President and CEO Mark Smith will discuss the global outlook for rare earth markets; the groundbreaking technologies being built into Molycorp's manufacturing supply chain; the economics supporting Molycorp's business plan; and how Molycorp will help the U.S. successfully compete in global rare earth markets. Part of the Local Chapter of Materials Research Society Annual Symposium.
Undergraduate research symposium
The 6th annual Stupka undergraduate research symposium, featuring keynote speakers Robert Lamb, Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Northwestern University; and Anna Marie Pyle, Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Yale University. Presented by the ISU Undergraduate Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Club.