Tuesday, 01 Feb 2011
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar
"Pathways to energy-dense bio-fuels by catalytic conversion of g-valerolactone" by Jesse Q. Bond, University of Wisconsin
Crop Production and Physiology Seminar
"Modeling Framework for Prediction in Agricultural Research" Dr. Fernando Miguez, Professor of Agronomy
POSTPONED: Picture Books, For Children of All Ages
This event will be rescheduled at a later date.
CANCELED: Horse Owners Seminar
The "High-Risk Pregnancy" seminar has been canceled due to weather.
Wednesday, 02 Feb 2011
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
"The Interface between Climate Change and Agriculture," Dr. Ray Arrit, Professor of Agronomy.
Plant Breeding Seminar
"Exploiting heterosis and population buffering to increase yield and yield stability of wheat and barley under unpredictably variable drought stress environments," Adel Abdel-Ghani, Mu'tah University, Jordania.
Soil Science Seminar
"Evaluation of Crop and Soil Responses to Limestone Application Using On-Farm Research and Precision Agriculture Technologies," Agustin Pagani, Department of Agronomy.
Thursday, 03 Feb 2011
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar, L.K. Doraiswamy lecture
"Particle Dispersion in Nanocomposites and Concentrated Polymer Solutions: The Role of Particle-Polymer Segment Interations," Charles Zukoski, University of Illinois.
Studying Earthquakes Three Miles under the Ocean
"Drilling into Plate Boundaries: Studying Earthquakes Three Miles under the Ocean," Demian Saffer, Pennsylvania State University. Part of the Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences Distinguished Lecture Series.
The 23rd Census of the United States and statistics
Robert M. Groves is the director of the United States "The 23rd Census of the United States: Official Statistics and the Academic Discipline of Statistics," Robert Groves, director of the U.S. Census Bureau. A dessert reception follows in the Howe Hall atrium. The Wayne A. Fuller Lecture.
Giving AVATAR Its Voice: Creating the Na'vi Language
Linguist Paul Frommer found himself on an unexpected Hollywood adventure when he was hired to create the language spoken by aliens on the distant moon of Pandora. Frommer developed the Na'vi language for Avatar, including its grammar, syntax and vocabulary. He worked with the actors to perfect Na'vi pronunciation and handled all translations. The Quentin Johnson Lecture in Linguistics and part of the National Affairs Series on...
Friday, 04 Feb 2011
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar
"Research for Economic Development: The Singapore Agency for Science Technology and Research," Charles Zukoski, University of Illinois.
Sunday, 06 Feb 2011
Will Climate Change Impact the Sustainability of Iowa Farms?
Gene Takle is director of Iowa State's Climate Science Initiative team that was established in response to the public concern over global climate change and its impact on every segment of society. The 2011 Shivvers Memorial Lecture and part of the Live Green! Sustainability Series.
Monday, 07 Feb 2011
GIS Seminar: Conservation Subdivision Design: using bluffland protection to aid residential development
Clint Sloss, ISU graduate student in community and regional planning, established a bluffland protection district model and identified potential sites adjacent to scenic areas to minimize the ecological effects of residential development. He then used Randall Arendt's Conservation Subdivision Design methodology to establish a regional conservation map for Allamakee County.
Black Faces of War
Robert V. Morris is the author of the new illustrated history Black Faces of War: A Legacy of Honor from the American Revolution to Today. The grandson and son of two decorated army officers, Morris founded the Fort Des Moines Memorial Park and the WWII Iowa Tuskegee Airmen Memorial at the Des Moines International Airport. His documentary Tradition And Valor was broadcast on Iowa Public Television.
Tuesday, 08 Feb 2011
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar
"Optoelectronics: Making a Material Difference" by Heather Hunt, University of Southern California.
Coach Talk: Fred Hoiberg
Cyclone head men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg will meet with fans and answer questions about the season. Bring your lunch and your questions! Door Prizes will be distributed!
Picture Books, For Children of All Ages
Chuck Richards, author, illustrator and associate professor in art and design, will share aspects of his picture books for young readers, including the artwork currently on display in the "Relationships" exhibition. He will be joined by Amy Popillion, ISU human development and family studies, who will discuss historical and contemporary trends in children's literature and help put Chuck's books and illustrations in context.
Wednesday, 09 Feb 2011
Trouble in the Trailer Park
"Trouble in the Trailer Park," Lee Rood, The Des Moines Register. An investigative reporter, Rood has written a series of articles over the last year on health, safety and legal issues arising in Iowa's mobile home parks. This is a critical topic for anyone interested in social justice, urban planning, design, housing advocacy, social services, etc. Come learn about this issue that is having an impact on communities in Iowa and the Midwest.
Works: Ken Smith
Ken Smith is the landscape architect handling the new design of Nollen Plaza in downtown Des Moines. Trained in both design and the fine arts, he explores the relationship between art, contemporary culture, and landscape. Smith owns a landscape design firm in New York City with an office in Irvine, Calif. He is a 1972 graduate of Iowa State University.
Lecture: Game development
Game developers Mike Boxleiter and Greg Wohlwend of Mikengreg Games Co. will reveal their process for developing Flash, Unity and iPhone games in relatively short amounts of time. Projects covered will include Solipskier, Liferaft: Zero, Fig. 8 among others. Learn from working game code, assets and numerous prototypes what it takes to finish a game and apply it to your own projects. All are welcome to attend.
Thursday, 10 Feb 2011
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar
"Catalytic pathways for depolymerization of cellulose and lignin in liquid solvents," Z. Conrad Zhang, R&D KiOR, Inc.
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar Series
Z. Conrad Zhang, Directore of Science and R&D, KiOR, Inc. Pasadena, Texas.
Case study: Immigration
"Local actions to create a hospitable environment for immigrant workers: The case of Sioux County, Iowa," Cornelia Flora, ISU sociology. Part of the Research on Latinos in Iowa series.
Computer science distinguished lecture
"P versus NP: Approaches, Rebuttals, and Does It Matter?" Neil Immerman, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Immerman is one of the key developers of an active research program called descriptive complexity, an approach he is currently applying to research in model checking, database theory, and computational complexity theory.
The Next Phase of Martian Exploration: The Search for Life
"The Next Phase of Martian Exploration: The Search for Life," Peter Smith, University of Arizona. Smith was responsible for the Phoenix Mars Mission and participated in many of NASA's space missions. He is a recent recipient of the American Geographical Society's Cullum Geographical Medal and Arizona's first Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Chair in Integrative Science. Part of the National Affairs Series.
Friday, 11 Feb 2011
Entrepreneur Forum: Kevin Maher
Kevin Maher, Founder and President of GlobalVetLink LC, will share the now decade-old story of his company, from it's humble beginnings to what is now the accepted "gold standard" of electronic regulatory certification for animals - approved by all 50 United States! Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch, and join us for an hour of learning and discussion.
Difficult Dialogues: Conflict Management
This workshop is designed for faculty considering a difficult dialogue in their work that fosters greater understanding of varied viewpoints on important issues. It will prepare faculty to prevent unproductive or destructive conflict and from overwhelming the educational benefit of dialogue. Facilitated by Paul Ladehoff, University of Missouri, Columbia. (Offered three times: 9-10 a.m.; 12:10-1:10 p.m., 3:10-4:10 p.m.)
Monday, 14 Feb 2011
Coach Talk: Bill Fennelly
Cyclone head women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly will meet with fans and answer questions about the season. Bring your lunch and your questions! Door Prizes will be distributed!
GIS Seminar: Addressing Emergency Management Requirements
"Using GIS Capabilities to Address Emergency Management Requirements," LTC Jared L. Ware, Deputy Commander, Rock Island District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Ware will describe the Rock Island District's GIS capabilities and services to support emergency situations. Part of the GIS Seminar Series.