Friday, 13 May 2011
Retirement symposium: Richard Larock
Larock, a Distinguished Professor in chemistry, is retiring. A series of scientific lectures will honor his contributions to the university and to the field of chemistry. The university community is invited to come and go from the various lectures. The symposium continues May 14.
Keynote: Symposium on the Ethical Challenges of Communicating Science
"Climate Shift: Clear Vision for the Next Decade of Public Debate," Matthew Nisbet, American University, Washington, DC. Matthew Nisbet is a social scientist who studies strategic communication in policymaking and public affairs, focusing on debates over science, the environment and public health.