Thursday, 01 Dec 2011
Chemical and Biological Engineering Graduate Seminar Series
"Microfluidic Engineering of Cell Microenvironments" Shuichi Takayama, University of Michigan
Agronomy Seminar
Molly Jahn, University of Wisconsin.
Broadband is in Jeopardy! - Joseph Cassis
The U.S. is trailing behind other countries in broadband adoption and speed. It is crucial that broadband be considered a fundamental part of a community's infrastructure, says Joseph Cassis, deputy director of the Iowa Communications Network.
Self-assembling Polymers for Gene Delivery and Biomineralization
Surya K. Mallapragada is chair of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Stanley Chair in Interdisciplinary Engineering at Iowa. Her research on new polymeric materials for medical applications has implications from cancer therapy, to nerve regeneration, to single-dose vaccines. Sigma Xi Series and Women in STEM Series.
Policy Responses to the Great Recession: The Interaction of Leadership and Economic Ideas
As Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers from January 2009 until September 2010, Christina Romer was one of the four economics principals who met with President Obama daily to design and guide the Administration's response to the Great Recession. She is the class of 1957-Garff B. Wilson Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. Fall 2011 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics
Friday, 02 Dec 2011
Planetarium Show
"The Galaxy and Beyond"
Saturday, 03 Dec 2011
Wreath Making Workshop: Saturday Session
Learn how to assemble a holiday wreath with Reiman Gardens' staff. They will guide you through the steps to use evergreens, specialty greens, and other materials to create your own seasonal decoration for your home - all for the price buying one in the store!
Wednesday, 07 Dec 2011
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
What to do next? Presenter: Nick Jordan, Univeristy of Minnesota, Agronomy
Thursday, 08 Dec 2011
Brown Bag Lecture
"Insects in Our Everyday Lives" by Donald Lewis, ISU Extension Entomologist
Agronomy Seminar
Mr. Clay Mitchell
Countdown to the Caucuses with Ron Paul
Congressman Ron Paul is a physician, congressman, and presidential candidate from the state of Texas. A Republican, he has represented Texas's 14th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1997 and previously served as the representative from Texas's 22nd district in 1976 and from 1979 to 1985. He serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Financial Services Committee.
Object Lessons: Exhibition Design and Installation
Have you ever wondered what is involved in the installation of an exhibition? Join Nancy Girard as she takes you behind-the-scenes of the current exhibitions at the Christian Petersen Art Museum to show you lighting design techniques and exhibition layout strategies.
Monday, 12 Dec 2011
Osborn Club Lecture
"Computer Simulations of Nanomaterials at Large," Monica Lamm, ISU chemical and biological engineering. The lecture is open to the public.
Tuesday, 13 Dec 2011
Floral Design Series
"Underwater Arrangements" - While important for the longevity of your cut flowers, water will take an even bigger role in this arrangement where you will learn how to incorporate elements both above and below the top of the vase.