Thursday, 23 Sep 2010
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar, Hoppe Lecture
"Electrolyte-Dependent 2-D Aggregation of Colloidal Particles on a Planar A/C Electrode" by Dennis C. Prieve, Carnegie Mellon University
Open forum: Vet Med dean candidate Lisa Nolan
Nolan has been associate dean of research and graduate studies in the College of Veterinary Medicine since 2009. She also currently serves as adjunct professor in the department of veterinary and microbiological sciences at North Dakota State University, Fargo.
Computer science colloquia: Ying Cai
ISU associate professor of computer science, Ying Cai, will discuss "Cloaking and Modeling Techniques for Location Privacy Protection."
Works in Progress lecture series
"A Riveting Argument in Favor of Asceticism in Plato's Phaedo," Travis Butler, associate professor of philosophy and religious studies. All are welcome to attend.
A Biofuels Update
"A Biofuels Update," Biofuels Conference keynote by Jim Lane. Lane is editor and publisher of Biofuels Digest, an online source for research, policy and financial news related to the biofuels industry. Part of the Live Green! Sustainability Lecture Series.
The Poetry of Art
"Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks." - Plutarch Accompany University Museums as we explore the relationship between images and language by sharing poetry inspired by the current exhibitions with special guest Mary Swander, Iowa's Poet Laureate and ISU distinguished professor in Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Identifying, Assessing and Supporting Children with Movement Difficulties
"Identifying, Assessing and Supporting Children with Movement Difficulties," David Sugden. Sugden is an expert on children's developmental disorders, particularly children's movement difficulties. His research focuses on the assessment and intervention of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) in preschool children. The 2010-11 Pease Family Scholar.