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.