Monday, 21 Feb 2011
GIS Seminar: Virtual Environments
"Here, There, or in the Air: Issues with Perceptions of Space, Place, and Embodiment in Virtual Environments." Brian Mennecke, ISU management information systems, will discuss the role of geographic thinking and spatial relationships in virtual worlds and what we can learn about spatial analysis, spatial cognition and perceptions of self and others. Part of the GIS Seminar Series.
Horticulture seminar
"Diversity in Education and Experience," Neric Smith, landscape and turfgrass, Indian Hills Community College.
Creation science presentation
"Best Evidences for Special Presentation," Charles Jackson, Creation Truth Foundation, Noble, Okla. A special presentation of the scientific evidences for Special Creation as opposed to Darwinian evolution by natural forces. A Q&A session will follow.
Symposium keynote: Diversity in the Environmental Movement
"Diversity in the Environmental Movement: Our Collaborative Opportunities," Jerome Ringo. Jerome Ringo worked for more than twenty years in the petrochemical industry before turning to a career in conservation and environmental justice. Ringo is senior executive for global strategies with Green Port. University Symposium on Sustainability reception and research poster display precedes the talk, 6:30-8 p.m.